Classroom Close-up to tape innovative business run by VTHS class

VERNON — Classroom Close-up, NJ will be visiting Vernon Township High School to tape a story about the “Bow Wow Biscuits,” a business run by the students in Tracy Powell’s Pre-DILS (developing independent life skills) program. The students are involved in the entire process, where all the tasks incorporate vocational and daily living skills.

Classroom Close-up, NJ, an 11-time Emmy winning show, is a co-production of the New Jersey Education Association and NJTV, with additional funding by PSE&G. Classroom Close-up airs on NJTV every Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5:30 a.m. This show will air on Oct. 27, Nov. 2, Dec. 1 and Dec. 7.

Now in its 19th season, Classroom Close-up features innovative programs going on in public school classrooms. Each half-hour program shows how caring school professionals inspire and motivate students. Each week, the excitement of learning comes alive as teachers, children and parents work together for success.

NJEA is the state’s largest association of education professionals, representing 195,000 public school teachers and administrators, higher education faculty, education support professionals, retired educators, and students preparing to become teachers.