Technology for 2nd Grade
To further enhance the role of technology and differentiation play in the second grade curriculum, this grant provides for two digital cameras and two flip video cameras. The students will be able to use them in all academic areas to allow more visual and motivating photos and videos in everyday learning.
Differentiated Leveled Classroom Reading Library
The main goal of this project was to provide materials for all students in Salt Brook and Roberts Schools to help improve their reading ability. In order to ensure that students will become literate and avid readers, their classroom library needs to be leveled according to reading ability and interest. When students are improving their […]
Maximizing Literacy Learning: SMART Boards & Projector
The NPEF awarded a grant towards the purchase of a Smartboard to allow high school language arts teachers to maximize the learning environments of their classrooms. The use of the Smartboard provided enhanced teacher and student presentations, increased the amount of information and interdisciplinary awareness that comes into the classroom, and maximized the use of […]
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 […]