Schoenbar Middle School
Ketchikan, AK

The "Schoenbar Student Success" program was created by the Response to Intervention (RTI) team at Schoenbar Middle School. The team consists of Smith, Hewitt, Nausid and O'Brien, a teacher, the principal, the dean of students and a counselor respectively. The team developed the program to provide the entire student body of 300 students with tools and support to be academically successful. It consists of three components: the opportunity for a nutritious breakfast, an organizational system with directed instruction, and after-school homework assistance. Having a nutritious breakfast will help the students start their day off right. For the organizational system, students will receive a notebook, folders, pencil pouch, planner, and flash drive and will learn how to use the system through the S.O.A.R Study Skills model. The homework component includes providing students with a quiet, teacher-supported environment where they can get help with homework at the end of the school day. An increase in organizational skills and test scores, as well as a decrease in behavioral issues and the number of missed and late homework assignments will determine the program's success. The RTI team hopes the program will increase school connectedness and improve the academic environment for students and staff.

Hazel Green High School
Hazel Green, AL

"Bringing Broadway to the Country" is the winning program developed by Merritt to provide students with the opportunity to have fun and express themselves through words, music, dance, and creativity. Since August 2007, theatre students at Hazel Green High School have produced 11 contemporary plays. They have been short, one-act plays with little to no set, and costumes provided by the students. With the funds from ING, the students will be able to produce a full-length play supported by a proper set and with all of the costumes, props and technical components needed to make a play successful. They will purchase copies of one new play, the royalties to perform the play four times, the materials for a theatrical set, and costumes that will be made or rented for that particular play. The production will involve 50-75 students; however, it will be seen by over 500 students during school and several hundred people in the community. Merritt, who lives in Madison, hopes that the program will build a bridge with the community by having a strong performing arts program.

Greystone Elementary School
Hoover, AL

Womack's "Diggin Up Bluegrass" program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for 690 students at Greystone Elementary School. The students will engage in broad-based musical experiences while participating in hands-on, cutting-edge lessons that connect bluegrass music of the past to future musicians of the genre. They will learn from project-based activities that integrate subjects across the curriculum including patterns in musical form (math), sound (science), historical events (history), maps (geography), CD cover design (art), and clogging (physical education). In addition, the students will participate in hands-on sessions to discuss musical elements and instrument techniques. They will also learn history and current trends from local and regional bands and will eventually participate in an interactive concert with the bands for their families and the community to attend. With the funds from ING, the students will have the opportunity to build their skill sets and learn how to read, arrange, and perform music. Womack, who lives in Hoover, hopes that the program will develop enduring music makers among her students.

Alma Bryant High School
Irvington, AL

The "Freshwater Lobster Aquafarm" is the winning program developed by Stewart. Bryant High School is home to one of the largest high school aquaculture programs in the country. The school is nearing the completion of a long-term project to establish a commercial aquabusiness that is operated by students. For the past 10 years, the students have conducted pilot scale research studies on various seafood species to identify one for commercial production and found that the top contender is a freshwater lobster called the Australian Red Claw. The students have been successful in growing this prize species and several local gourmet restaurants are awaiting the first crop of the lobsters. In addition to growing the lobsters, Stewart has conducted summer aquaculture camps for students to perform routine operations and activities, conduct scientific research, and go on related field trips. The funding from ING will help complete the project. Stewart, who lives in Mobile, hopes that the program will prepare students for a successful business life and encourage them to pursue post-secondary studies.

eStem Elementary Public Charter School
Little Rock, AR

Felton's winning program, "Astronomer Unleashed," will provide more than 300 second- through fourth-grade students at eStem Elementary Public Charter School with the opportunity to explore the field of astronomy and use current technology to study objects in space. Students will join an astronomy class and begin the project by establishing personal learning goals, selecting the information they need to gather, and determining what areas of the sky to observe. They will then document their findings by using observational notes with drawings, student journals, photographs, learning logs, and notes from guest speakers and interviews. In addition, the students will learn to use lab equipment to document and publish their learning, capture discoveries, and share information with other members of their group. The final publication will be a science journal with information, drawings, and research completed by the students. The goal is to have the information published into a student-created book about space for students. Felton hopes that the program will positively impact the students' ownership of their learning and their attitudes toward school. He lives in Little Rock.

Highland High School
Gilbert, AZ

Carroll's "Biotechnology in the Classroom" program will involve 21st century technology and concepts to expose students at Highland High School to real-world science and applications. It will be the only dedicated biotechnology program in the Gilbert Public Schools System and the first high school program in the district to really teach 21st century skills to students who are falling behind in math and science. The 150 participating students will extract and sequence DNA and do a transformation lab where they will take a gene out of one species and put it in another species. They will also learn how forensic laboratories function. Students will gain hands-on experience with new technologies using biotech equipment, the DNA electrophoresis chambers, power packs, and pipettes. Carroll will essentially set up a small-scale biotech lab in one location. He hopes the program will help students achieve more, become more, and want more from their education. Carroll lives in Queen Creek.

Skyline Ranch K-8 School
Queen Creek, AZ

Thompson's winning program, "The Skyline Ranch Monsoon Research Station," is a student-run weather center dedicated to the study of a weather phenomenon unique to the Sonoran Desert. With the guidance of science teachers, 300 students at Skyline Ranch K-8 School will gather and analyze weather data to gain a better understanding of monsoon thunderstorms and the effects of urban development on the local climate. Using state-of-the-art technology, the students will identify and catalogue weather conditions before, during and after a thunderstorm and record, analyze, and interpret data from the atmosphere. They will also construct charts and tables on the computer and design and execute experiments. The goals of the project are to ignite a passion for learning within students, provide a hands-on approach to learning in a real world environment, and to cultivate scientific reasoning skills. Thompson hopes that the students will be encouraged to use problem- solving skills to address issues facing their communities and that they will better understand the impact of human activity on nature. Thompson lives in Gilbert.

California Academy of Math and Science
Carson, CA

Fisher's "CAMS Inventors, Inc." is a program developed for high school seniors at the California Academy of Math and Science. The student-centered project will take the classroom environment and combine it with the real world as students interact with a variety of individuals, agencies, and institutions to learn and become entrepreneurs. The program is unique because it transcends learning about entrepreneurship and actually has students make real offerings to a consumer market. Participating students will develop a start-up company where they will create a business plan, conduct market research, and develop a professional marketing and advertising campaign for a product or service that has a social value for commercial use. They will present their concepts to venture capitalists and business and financial professionals from the local community in the form of a Business Convention where they will create display booths and make formal presentations. The students will then go out as "Entrepreneur Ambassadors" to teach two-hour classes on entrepreneurship to approximately 70 local elementary and middle school students. Fisher hopes the program will have far reaching effects and will become a positive entrepreneurial influence in the community for years to come. He lives in Laguna Niguel.

John W. North High School
Riverside, CA

"Taking the Sun With You!" is a program developed by Foutz to help students appreciate and understand the power of the sun and the basics of electricity. The 30 participating students from John W. North High School will construct their own "solar backpack," a backpack with a solar panel installed on it that can be used for charging their cell phones, MP3 players, and other electronic devices. The program will use a hands-on, minds-on approach to teach the students about the fundamentals of electricity and solar energy, help students appreciate technology, and give them confidence to study other ways to use solar power for larger projects. As the students carry their backpacks between home and school, the program aims to create curiosity and encourage conversations with hundreds of their peers, teachers, and community members regarding the use of solar energy. Foutz hopes her students will realize that they can make a difference in the world by applying their knowledge to make small and simple changes that can lead to larger ones. Foutz resides in Highland.

Will Rogers Learning Community
Santa Monica, CA

In an effort to infuse academic vocabulary with visual representation, Hamilton-Menjivar's winning program, "Digital Image Vocabulary Enrichment," was developed to push students to expand their vocabulary through the creation of a school-wide digital image database. Teachers at the Will Rogers Learning Community will use teacher-directed instructional strategies to emphasize the importance of vocabulary for 90 fourth-grade students. Students will learn creative ways to represent key academic vocabulary words visually through digital or hand-drawn images. Using digital cameras and scanners, the images generated by the students will be placed on a school-wide server and used by the entire school for creating media projects, presentations, and presenting new material. The program will begin with an introduction to the student "Vocabulary Word Journal." Each student journal will include sections on subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, social studies, art, and technology. Students will keep and sort words that are specific to the respective content area. Hamilton-Menjivar hopes the program will guide students to learn how to make and seek out connections to what they learn in and outside of school. She lives in Inglewood.

Community Magnet Charter School
Los Angeles, CA

"Solarbotics" is the winning program created by Saunders and his colleagues, where teams of third-grade students at the Community Magnet Charter School will build a remote-controlled, battery-powered robot. The 60 "scientists" will convert the robot to run on solar power while gathering data and conducting research to help them compare the environmental, financial, and performance factors of solar power and battery power robots. In addition, participants will learn what it takes to make a robot, the cost of purchasing and disposing of batteries, and how fast one can travel on battery versus solar power. Near the end of the project, the students will have robot races and develop written reports and graphs on their findings. They will also give oral presentations and display their work to the school, parents, and the community. With the funds from ING, these teachers will establish a full robotics program, and the participating students will get more hands-on experience. They hope that "Solarbotics" will teach their students that they can each play a personal role in the transition from conventional to reusable energy, deepen their understanding of robotics and solar energy, and empower them to teach others about the benefits of solar power.

Hayden Valley Elementary School
Hayden, CO

Epp's "Classrooms Bridging Continents" project is designed to foster a sense of stewardship and global responsibility in her students at Hayden Valley Elementary School. Last year, Epp's class adopted a kindergarten class on the island of Gizo in the Solomon Islands whose school was destroyed by a tsunami. Since that time the school has been rebuilt; however, it has minimal supplies. Epp and her students now plan to expand the project for the entire school to participate in helping those who are less fortunate. The first-grade students will become the "ambassadors" to present the idea to the school and enlist the support of their fellow students. They will then send supplies and books to the school, including books with photos and drawings of themselves and their own school to provide the village children with a snapshot of what school and life are like in rural northwestern Colorado. Epp, who lives in Hayden, hopes the program will help improve the education for young children with limited resources and encourage leadership, teamwork, empathy, and an overall understanding among her students of the diversity of human lives.

Plainfield Central School
Plainfield, CT

"Lights, Camera, Documentary!" is a three-part program created by Grant where eighth-grade students at Plainfield Central School will incorporate language arts and social studies to develop and produce a series of motivational and inspiring instructional films, historical skits, and reenactments. First students will develop instructional movies on key lessons in reading and writing which will include techniques such as animation, claymation, video clips, news reports, voiceover lessons, and animated text. All of the movies the students create will be edited on their computers using editing software. During the second part of the program, they will focus more on the films by creating historical skits, reenactments and primary source documents. For the third part, the language arts students will write a series of short film scripts and produce the best scripts from each class. The final goal is to design the films as DVDs for the entire student body, community, and for the film festival. Grant, who lives in Norwich, hopes that through the constant exchange of ideas, the development of quality films, and consistent reading and writing, the students' learning will continue to improve.

Barnard Elementary School
Waterbury, CT

"Cultural Awareness Regarding Ethnicity (CARE)" is a project designed by McCasland and her team members Ieronimo and McKeeman that uses a unique approach to encourage first-grade students to enjoy reading, involve family members in reading, and improve reading proficiency. Approximately 55 students at Barnard Elementary School will have the opportunity to begin developing a home library. Innovative techniques and strategies including having the teachers dress the part of characters and portray roles will be used to promote reading among the students to enhance their reading skills and foster cultural awareness. During the upcoming school term, students will be introduced to five books that involve the awareness of various cultures from countries including China, Ireland, Mexico, the United States and certain African countries. They will learn about the history and traditions of these cultures such as Cinco de Mayo, Flag Day, St. Patrick's Day, Black History, and the Chinese New Year. McCasland and her team members hope that the program will promote a greater awareness of the importance and pleasure of reading, involve parents/family in shared reading, and ultimately help students develop skills for the Connecticut Mastery Test.

Terryville High School
Terryville, CT

The "World War I Memorial Restoration Project" was developed by Nave after visiting Washington, D.C., in 2007. He saw that the World War I Memorial was in need of repair. Upon his return to school that year, he formed a club with his U.S. history students at Terryville High School where they would research the memorial and determine what needed to be done for the restoration efforts. They researched World War I, identified all major people and organizations that would help bring the restoration to fruition and worked with members of Congress to discuss the feasibility to accomplish their goal. They also researched the building of the World War II Memorial, worked with the media to get public support, and networked/partnered with other schools across the country to partner with. During the process they learned of and joined with the efforts of the World War I Memorial Foundation and are currently working with the group. Nave, who lives in Waterbury, hopes that they will continue making restoration advances by the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I in 2014.

Selbyville Middle School
Selbyville, DE

Heck's winning program, "Teacher Researchers: Helping Students Find Their Math Voice", is part of a five-year professional development project that incorporates action research targeting at-risk math students at Selbyville Middle School. The program involves capturing and analyzing video and audio of instruction and interactions between students and teachers. Heck has had the opportunity to observe academic and social behaviors of students that may have otherwise been overlooked such as the student who turned in an assignment but did not fully understand it and the student who seems to pay attention in class but is really doodling on paper. Her eyes have been opened to many of the errors the students have been making and Heck has gained more insight into how to differentiate their instruction and their assessments. The program has resulted in the desire to spend more time listening to students and probing their thinking which will include interviewing the students about their questioning and solution strategies for problem-based tasks. Heck plans to share this information with her fellow colleagues and hopes they will use the research to integrate and balance proficiency and ultimately guide sustained teaching and learning of math at the middle school level. Heck lives in Dagsboro.

Manatee High School
Bradenton, FL

Through Brunner's "Gamble Plantation Historic Park Restoration Project," students at Manatee High School who are enrolled in the Center for Design & Construction (CDC) will partner with the Governor's Advisory Council of the Gamble Plantation Historic State Park to apply classroom skills into a tangible project. Participating students will review recent historical studies and the park's master plan to assist with the historical and overall renovations of the park and mansion located in the park. The first phase of the project will consist of students reviewing documents, visiting the facilities, and interviewing staff and community leaders connected to the park. The students will then begin gathering data and required specifications for the design software to create historically accurate designs for the interior and structural renovations and improvements. They will work in teams to propose their plans to the Advisory Council and park staff. The winning proposal will be chosen and used for the actual renovation. Once the renovations begin, the goal is for students to participate in the hands-on construction and restoration and to be involved in the selection, procurement, and decorating of the mansion's interior. Brunner lives in Palmetto.

Olsen Middle School
Danie Beach, FL

"Animals Around the World - Here's My Habitat" is a multidisciplinary project developed by Currie that incorporates geography, language arts, science, math and reading. Seventh-grade students at Olsen Middle School will explore major biomes located in specific countries and discover how the biomes interact with the environment and affect human actions. Students will be graded on the five parts of the project. In Part 1: Geography - the students will do research to create a map to establish place and location of their assigned biome. In Part 2: Language Arts - students will write an "adventure story" or "autobiography" chronicling facts about the life of their biome from birth. For Parts 3 and 4: Science and Math respectively - students will construct a three-dimensional model of their biome and study their biome's population. In Part 5: Reading - the students will give a presentation on their biome and will be critiqued on their speaking skills. Currie, who lives in Plantation, hopes that this unique project will allow students of all learning abilities to see the ways the various subjects are connected, reducing the fragmentation of learning.

Blountstown Middle School
Blountstown, FL

"Changing the World - One Molecule at a Time" is a biotechnology program created by Romer for the students in her Intensive Science Academy class at Blountstown Middle School. The unique program, which is the only one of its kind in Calhoun County, will provide students with an opportunity to explore fields and activities related to current scientific advances. They will study genetic engineering, commercial biotechnology, and forensic science by transforming bacteria, participating in a simulation and creating a gene clone of a medicinal rainforest plant. In addition, the students will extract their own DNA, separate and visualize DNA fragments at a "crime scene," and employ DNA profiling. The program will not only benefit the 25 students in the class but the resources will also be utilized by more than 100 additional science students. Romer hopes that the program will prepare students to live and compete effectively and prosperously, open their eyes to current events happening around them, learn about the types of scientific jobs available, and inspire them to enter the world of science. Romer lives in Bristol.

Monroe Area High School
Monroe, GA

Giacchino and her colleagues, Peacock and Sutton, developed "Genes to Jobs," a biotechnology project that will introduce students at Monroe Area High School to science professionals and allow them to operate equipment used in research laboratories. Students will complete laboratory experiences that represent the major techniques used in the biotechnology industry. Such experiences include conducting DNA fingerprinting with gel electrophoresis and genetically transforming bacteria and purifying proteins through chromatography. The students will also use Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques to test food for genetic modification and participate directly in long-term scientific research by performing genetic sequencing of local plants. This project will provide an academically rigorous and engaging learning opportunity to standard curriculum and expose students to biotechnology careers. The program will benefit approximately 450 students during the upcoming school year. The funds from ING will be used to purchase supplies to carry out the research and to buy durable, high-quality equipment that will benefit the students for years to come. Giacchino, a resident of Bishop, hopes the project will demonstrate to students that science is connected to real-world situations and give interested students an advantage in the biotechnology field. Peacock and Sutton live in Athens and Loganville respectively.

Brookwood High School
Snellville, GA

"Bio-teach-nology" is a unique peer mentoring and staff development program designed by Wetherington that incorporates new technologies and cultivates fresh approaches in science education. For the first time, Brookwood High School will enroll biotechnology students in the 11th and 12th grade in two biotechnology classes to receive advanced training in applicable and modern techniques in the biosciences. The goal of the program is to provide 60 students with materials and training needed for them to leave their own class and teach challenging concepts such as DNA technologies to freshmen in biology classes. In addition, students will take their new-found expertise and provide support for teachers in specific laboratory experiments. Wetherington, who lives in Lilburn, hopes that the program will improve the students' understanding of content areas, prepare them to serve as teaching assistants and peer tutors, and provide innovative training and instructional support to all teachers.

Farrington High School
Honolulu, HI

Ho's digital media classes and media club at Farrington High School are constructing a recording studio for "The Farrington Show." Students will produce, direct, film, and edit shows that explore social issues, culture, historical aspects of schools in the Farrington Complex, and current events. The half-hour special will broadcast monthly on a community television station. It is Ho's objective for "The Farrington Show" to instill school spirit and civic pride in students as they produce shows about their school and community. She also hopes that the project will allow students the opportunity to gain experience using industry equipment and interact professionally with others through interview skills. The ultimate goal for the project is to broadcast daily and convert shows to podcasts that will be available online to share with a greater audience. Ho resides in Honolulu.

Weiser High School
Weiser, ID

At Weiser High School, Chavez will be instructing students to create a three-phased project entitled "Remembrance Camp" that depicts the Holocaust. The first phase will be transforming classrooms into learning stations to illustrate Hitler's rise to power, propaganda against the Jews, Kristallnacht, and the ghettos. The next phase is to have the gymnasium simulate a concentration camp including constructed walls with razor wire around the top. Visitors will view the exhibit riding a cattle car through a gate with the Nazi concentration camp slogan, "Arbeit Macht Frei," imprinted on it to see living conditions at camps. The final phase will be a survivor testimony where a Holocaust survivor will share his/her memories and answer questions. The camp will allow students to visually experience the monumental effects of discrimination, hatred, and genocide. Chavez, who resides in Weiser, wants to offer the school a powerful lesson to emphasize the importance of future generations not repeating or allowing such an atrocity to occur again.

Nicholson Specialty School
Chicago, IL

Sanks and her two colleagues Drake and Robinson, have developed the "Nicholson's Math/Game Week" to reinforce mathematical and technological skills. The project will promote strategic thinking and parental involvement among Nicholson Specialty School students. Students will apply problem-solving skills to create exciting games to advance mathematical skills. Games will be graded on originality, project design, presentation, and academic content. Parents will be invited to attend a family game night to play math games created by students. This project will be especially geared to empower special education students and those struggling in mathematics. Students will also film videos to demonstrate how to play the games. Videos will be uploaded to Nicholson Specialty School's Web site.

Jacqueline Vaughn Occupational High School
Chicago, IL

Bonness and Murray are planning to expand their school's garden program with the "Real Science, Real Food" project. Jacqueline Vaughn Occupational High School specializes in preparing its special education students for independence. "Real Science, Real Food" integrates science and culinary arts by introducing preparation and preservation techniques for produce grown in the school's garden, greenhouse, and hydroponics lab. Students will learn how to make delicious and healthy foods such as bread, pesto, and herb vinaigrette. Seniors will be responsible for marketing and selling goods at school events and on the Web site. The goal of the project is to foster self-reliance and social development in students who are quickly approaching graduation. The project may even spark interest in students to pursue employment in the production and marketing of food. Bonness and Murray are residents of Chicago.

St. John the Evangelist School
St. John, IN

Each year, St. John the Evangelist School explores a different world culture through an interdisciplinary project. "Egypt Unwrapped" is the selected project for the 2009-2010 school year. Cerwinske plans to integrate Ancient Egypt in all academic subjects for students in third through sixth grades to continuously investigate and learn about Egypt. Students will play Egyptian games, build pyramids, write using hieroglyphics, and even make ancient Egyptian instruments. Research will be conducted to gather information and develop presentations on the traditions, beliefs, and customs of Egyptians. A visit is scheduled to the "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" exhibit at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis. Lastly, the school will hold an Egyptian Fair for students to share projects, games, and food with parents and community members. Cerwinske resides in St. John.

Manning Community School
Manning, IA

"Community.com" is the newest project of Petersen's third-grade class at Manning Community School. The focus of the project will be for students to design a Web site based on the Manning community. Students will research the history and early settlement of Manning's first residents. The class will execute a number of research methods to gather a well-rounded perception of the community. Such methods include interviewing, taking field trips, scanning newspaper articles, and reading history books. Students will learn the importance of government by visiting the city hall to speak with the mayor and council members. Students will also travel to the fire station to learn about volunteer firefighters and visit the police station to learn about community safety. The "Community.com" project will introduce students to positive role models and develop social skills. Petersen is a resident of Manning.

Gardner Edgerton High School
Gardner, KS

The "Bach-n-Roll" mobile music workstation is a project designed by Easley and Burd to advance range of ability skills of students at Gardner-Edgerton High School. The interactive musical experience will engage students through singing, keyboard instructions, and musical composition. While improving musical skills, "Bach-n-Roll" will assist students' reading and math development, along with historical research and social skills. Students will receive immediate feedback after completing an assessment. General education and special education classrooms will have access to "Bach-n-Roll" including students not participating in traditional music programs due to social anxiety, communication deficiency, or being unable to perform musically at a high school level. Easley resides in Olathe and Burd lives in Gardner.

Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS

"Aces in the Community" is a student-driven project developed by Jones to improve the community. Jones will offer students a chance to positively impact their community through a hands-on experience. A theme will be introduced to the class and teams of students will conduct research to connect a community need with the classroom theme. Each team will draft and present a multimedia proposal suggesting a community service event to address the need in the community. The classroom will vote on and implement the winning plan. Jones, who lives in Cheney, will encourage students to reach out to parents and community members for information and assistance to improve the community.

Spring Hill High School
Spring Hill, KS

Environmental science students at Spring Hill High School will design and construct a series of six raised-bed flower gardens with built-in irrigation systems during the "Water Conservation and Raised Bed Gardening" project. Strohschein developed the program for the students to plant six gardens: a tulip garden, two butterfly gardens, a native Kansas plants garden, a cut-flower garden, and a perennial garden. Students will learn specifics about water conservation and erosion protection techniques, along with the importance and benefits of rain barrels in the community. This hands-on project will provide students interested in landscaping and horticulture with career experience. Students may volunteer to maintain gardens over the summer. Once the gardens are ready for observation, other classrooms may utilize them for various projects and enjoy the beautiful area for outdoor lessons. Strohschein, who lives in Edwardsville, would eventually like to add trees, walking paths, park benches, and a water feature to enhance the area.

Bethany Christian School
Baker, LA

"Waste Not-Want Not" is a recycling program developed by Hodges to encourage Bethany Christian School to save natural resources and reduce waste. Fourth and fifth-grade students will manage a school-wide initiative to increase the amount of materials recycled. Students will create an online interactive newsletter to encourage parents and community members to adopt recycling practices at home. They will also research environment-friendly and recyclable alternatives to replace wasteful and environmentally harmful products used throughout the school. Lastly, online lessons will help students apply scientific reasoning to understand how recycling can eliminate air pollution. The "Waste Not-Want Not" project is designed to build strategic problem-solving skills and emphasize the importance of environmental stewardship. Hodges resides in Baker.

Molly Ockett Middle School
Fryeburg, ME

Swank's winning program, "Maine Metaclassroom," will connect rural schools for colla