The NEW School Connection - April 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):Getting the Band Together: Meet the dynamic band director of Apex Middle, Bob Jackson. Sixth-grader Casey Nash reports.
Helping Families: Parent Liaisons are crucial in our efforts to eliminate achievement gaps by empowering families. Bill Poston reports.
The Modern Media Center: Media coordinators in today's schools are more than librarians; they're also teachers and leaders of information literacy. Chip Sudderth reports.
21st Century Learning: See how modern technology is enriching classroom discussion by connecting students to issues and resources across the globe. Christy Barnett reports.
Changing Demographics: Wake County's changes reflect the demographic shifts of our entire country. See how WCPSS is responding to the "graying" of America and our increasing diversity. Ashley Smith 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.