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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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.