The School Connection - February 2004
The February edition of The School Connection features the following segments, which you can view by clicking on each link (you will need the free QuickTime Player from Apple):
Spanish Immersion at Joyner Elementary: See how Joyner Elementary, a Language Explorations Magnet School, is preparing students to be successful in a multicultural world.
Exceptional Employees: Meet Johnny Gatlin, Wake County's Teacher of the Year, and find out what makes him deserving of this award.
Moore Square Museums Magnet: Moore Square Middle has been named the recipient of several major awards. Find out why.
Online Survey: Find out how you can help improve The School Connection.
Improved Math Curriculum: See how a new standards-based curriculum and textbook will help promote a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts for all students.
National Board Certified Teachers: The Wake County Public School System is a national leader in the number of teachers earning certification. Find out how this certification benefits our teachers as well as our students.
Student Performance: Students in the Broadway Bound class at Powell GT Magnet School of the Visual and Performing Arts perform "Sit Down, John" from the musical "1776."
Artwork: Students from West Cary Middle School share their artwork.
The Answer Man: Jeff Nash shares information on how to become a substitute teacher.
Parent Tips: Liza Weidle gives tips on ways to cope with sibling rivalry.
You can watch the full program by clicking here. (You can also download the program to watch later by right-clicking on the link and choosing, "Save Target As....") This is a large QuickTime file. If you're on a standard dial-up connection, you might be more satisfied with downloading the individual segments listed above.