The New School Connection - February 2008
You can watch the following segments from The New School Connection by clicking on each link (you will need the free QuickTime Player from Apple):
Generous Donation: Veteran teacher assistant Julie Brown made a fantastic gift happen for Rolesville Elementary. Ashley Smith reports.
Teacher of the Year: Three students and a parent laud Paige Elliott, Wake County's 2007 Teacher of the Year and one of nine state finalists for the honor. Chip Sudderth reports.
Data Wall: Durant Road Middle has a innovative approach to helping students and educators stay focused on academic progress. Bill Poston reports.
Lateral Entry Fair: What does it take to enter the teaching profession from outside a school of education? Jeff Nash reports.
Energy Savers: Students at Washington and Fox Road elementaries are learning about conservation. Ashley Smith reports.
Boosters: Older middle school students who have been retained are at higher risk of dropping out. See how Mt. Vernon Middle is helping them get back on track. Christy Barnett reports.
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.