Patchwork – Children at Old Farmers Road Elementary school in Washington Township (Morris County) learn about geometry through the art of quilting. A Dolores Corona Hipp Grant is awarded to outstanding math programs each year in New Jersey. See what Patchwork of Polygons, Patterns and Prose is all about. This program is funded through the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Leaping into Literacy – It all starts with literacy in the home. That is the conclusion educators have made at the Academy Project at the Lincoln Annex in New Brunswick. Thanks to a grant, parents of first graders will receive bookcases in their homes to encourage reading at home. This program is funded through the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Meet the Authors – Third Grade Author’s program at Countryside School in Mt. Laurel will host an evening where 250 family members and friends can meet the young authors as they display their books.

Above and Beyond – South Amboy Elementary and Middle schools have a program called Above and Beyond that encourages students to read more books. Each grade level participates in a Quiz Bowl contest to answer questions based on the book.