Linking Math & Literature
For the past several years, the New Providence School District has used the University of Chicago ‘Everyday Mathematics’ project to promote a meaningful mathematical experience for all students as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century society. The program combines real-life problem solving, multiple methods of instruction, and appropriate […]
Navigate through Learning
Some of the classrooms are currently equipped with mobile laptop carts, which carry six laptops. To increase classroom productivity, the purchase and use of an external mouse allows students to navigate the computer at a much faster pace. When combined with headphones and microphones, it gives the students an even higher level of interaction. The […]
A SMART! Classroom / Special Education
The NPEF grant helped purchase a mobile Smartboard that is an asset to the entire special education population at the Salt Brook School. The students used technology as an important part in creating meaning and relevance in all areas of their learning and the Smartboard helped teachers differentiate the lessons to the needs of all […]
Pixels to PowerPoint
“Pixels to PowerPoint” will enable the students and teachers to develop, create, customize and develop presentations through the use of technology while employing a wide range of strategies to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. Students within the gifted and talented program work primarily on projects which include creative and critical thinking […]
Step up to the Plate
Each year, the students at Salt Brook School learn and practice lessons in social decision-making and conflict resolution as part of their Character Education program. This year the Character Education Committee has developed a program called “Step up to the Plate”. The theme, having the strength and courage to do what is right even when […]