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Mott Hall School: STEM Projects Encourage Students to Excel

A commitment to projects and widespread use of laptop computers has spelled success for students at this New York City math, science, and technology academy. More to this story.

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Release Date: 11/1/2001
Running Time: 8 min.

Video Credits

Produced, Written, and Directed by

  • Ken Ellis

Associate Producers:

  • Roberta Furger
  • Leigh Iacobucci

Editor:

  • Karen Sutherland

Camera:

  • William Turnley
  • Gabriel Miller

Narrator:

  • Susan Blake

Intern:

  • Morgan Ho
  • © 2001
  • The George Lucas Educational Foundation
  • All rights reserved.

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Since this video was produced in 2001, Miriam Acosta-Sing, Susan Herzog, and Marc Briller have retired from the Mott Hall School. Cynthia Arndt has been principal for several years, and the school continues to employ a one-to-one laptop program.

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Linda Emm
Posted on 7/23/2008 7:06am

Powerful Video

This video is a powerful example of what kids can do when challenged to go beyond paper and pencil bubble sheets to demonstrate their knowledge.
Thank you.

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