Education NOW

Students in Poquoson City Public Schools are learning more than language and math skills. With Ambassador Teachers from South America they learn about other cultures and become equipped for today's global marketplace.

Students in Northampton Country Public Schools will enjoy new learning activities thanks to an anonymous donation from a local Eastern Shore organization.

At one local high school, science students are learning about the life cycle of plants, while culinary arts students are enjoying cooking up the "fruits" of their labor. It all started with an Eagle Scout project.

Students at Bayside Sixth Grade Campus demonstrated poise under pressure in last week's competition. Ten students have advanced to the next round.

Local professionals, including several from WHRO Public Media, recently visited Bayside Sixth Grade Campus in Virginia Beach to help students explore careers.

WHRO is in the field this week filming students and teachers at Poquoson City Public Schools as they take part in the Virginia is for Learners initiative.

Chances are if you watch WHRO TV 15 during primetime, you have seen some of the Education NOW promotions highlighting WHRO member owner school divisions. A recent addition to the line-up features the W.R.A.T. Pack at Georgie D. Tyler Middle School in Isle of Wight County.