Show #15
Initial Air Dates:
Monday, February 26, 2007, at 6:30 pm
Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 9:00 am

Galapagos – Last autumn, Linda Strauss from Hunterdon Central High School was one of 20 teachers selected to participate in the Toyota International Teacher Program, which sponsored a 10-day tour of the Galapagos Islands. Linda explored the islands, and exchanged information and ideas with local teachers. She returned to her students in Flemington to share her first-hand experiences about the flora and fauna, the culture and the environment. For more information, go to http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/toyota/default.htm.

Friends Beyond Borders – Soehl Middle School in Linden adopted a school in Batey Caraballo, a border community in the Dominican Republic populated by families of Haitian migrant workers. The New Jersey students learn about the problems faced by their peers by communicating with volunteer workers in the adopted community. The students attend a youth led conference on global migration and human rights and the School of the Future in Philadelphia. This program is funded through the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Pay it Forward – Eighth graders at Millstone Township Middle School in Clarksburg learn about generosity, compassion and literary skills. Audrey Ferrara's class is writing and illustrating children's books that will be donated to the children of Liberia. The inspiration for this project is from Sarah Zlogar, a native of Liberia who currently works as a food service employee at RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick.

Math Out of the Box – Students at Lawrenceville Elementary and Intermediate schools in Lawrence are learning “Math Out of the Box”, which is an inquiry-based math program developed by Clemson University. The teachers in Lawrence Township schools are receiving professional development training in algebra, geometry, and measurement. The Educational Testing Service observes classrooms and collected student data to make sure the program meets the needs of the students.