Bronxville fifth-graders showcase student-run 'b300' radio program to the board

Fifth graders presented a student-run radio program called “b300” to the Bronxville Board of Education, describing how five-step creative and technical work teaches leadership, critical thinking and community engagement.

Jim Mitchell, a computer-science teacher at Bronxville Elementary School, said three fifth graders first proposed the idea and worked with him to learn recording and editing, create scripts, and publish short episodes during morning announcements. He described the project as a hands-on way to practice digital-fluency skills and to collaborate across grade levels.

Student speakers described roles and learning outcomes: Eva Gergiev said the program "shows we are good leaders because we are the ones who run the whole thing," Sloan Harper called the project "innovation" and noted it was the first fifth-grade radio show at the school, and William Doron emphasized researching facts to ensure accuracy. Other students described editing, teamwork, inclusion and plans to interview teachers and principals in future episodes.

Board members praised the students and asked a few follow-up questions about the program name and plans; students said they plan to continue and expand the show next year. The board recessed regular business to hear the presentation before proceeding to the budget hearing.