Hundreds of schools and thousands of students across the Bay area took part in the 2011 Great American Teach-In on Thursday.
The Teach-In allowed students to ask questions and get answers from professionals across many disciplines they may be interested in. Professionals came to the schools to show students what it's like to be a professional in the real world.
At the Progress Energy Great American Teach-In in Pinellas County, officials said 123 schools participated with around 5,200 volunteers who conducted 15,000 presentations in the schools.
Bay News 9 Morning Anchor Erica Riggins spoke to 5th graders at Folsom Elementary in Thonotosassa. Bay News 9 Reporter Josh Rojas spoke to 300 students at Tyrone Middle School.
Eric and Josh weren't the only Bay News 9 personalities who took part in the Teach-In on Thursday. Numerous Bay News 9 personalities participated in the Teach-In:
Al Ruechel
Mike Clay
Chuck Henson
Anna Tataris
Melissa Eichman
Josh Rojas
Brian McClure
Juli Marquez
Jason Lanning
Cheryl Glassford
Rick Elmhorst
Erica Riggins
Dalia Dangerfield
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