Nintendo Wii Debuts in D.C. School

A D.C. School is turning to the Nintendo Wii to win over support for its music program.

Representatives with Nintendo showed students how it worked at H.D. Cooke Elementary school Thursday. Teachers say it will be used as a supplemental tool to get children more engaged in music.

The Wii music program shows a renewed effort to make music an important part of the curriculum. D.C. School Chancellor Michelle Rhee made it part of her policy to make sure every school has a music teacher on staff.

The Wii music program will eventually be in 50 cities throughout the country.