Education Counts Michiana - February 28th, 2024

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  Emily Lovell, Leann Dincolo More Information

  SB Ready

  

  City: South Bend, IN

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  SB Ready is a partnership between the St. Joseph County Public Library and schools in South Bend. Kindergarten and first grade students visit the library to receive library cards, check out a book, and take part in reading and play-based learning activities. The partnership encourages early literacy development and inspires curiosity among young learners.

  Videographer - Kristen Franklin

  Editor - Greg Banks

  For additional information visit:

  • St. Joseph County Public Library
  • Early and Emergent Literacy
  • Making the Most of Your Local Library
  • Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

  Guests:

  1. Emily LovellEarly Literacy LibrarianSt. Joseph County Public Library
     
  2. Leann DincoloKindergarten TeacherMadison STEAM Academy
     

  Additional Resources:

  • St. Joseph County Public Library Events

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  Maggie Dosch, Sarah Martin More Information

  Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

  

  City: South Bend, IN

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  The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame provides new opportunities to explore art and culture throughout history. The museum is free and open to the public, and it places accessibility at the heart of its mission to share knowledge through art. The museum’s extensive collections and education programs help stimulate critical thinking and creativity.

  Videographer - Kristen Franklin

  Editor -  Greg Banks

  For additional information visit:

  • Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
  • How Art Museums Provide Science Education
  • Improving Accessibility of Museums

  Guests:

  1. Maggie DoschAssistant Curator of EducationRaclin Murphy Museum of Art
     
  2. Sarah MartinCurator of EducationRaclin Murphy Museum of Art
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Education Resources
  • Smithsonian Learning Resources

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  Taylor Showley, Sarah Anguilm, Breidon Vanderwall More Information

  The Outlet Youth Center ASE Nutrition Program

  

  City: Rochester, IN

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  The Outlet Youth Center in Rochester hosts a weekly cooking and nutrition program for local teens. Students from Rochester Community High School learn how to cook simple and healthy meals alongside nutrition experts from Purdue Extension. Over the course of several months, the students gain important culinary skills and knowledge that they can use later in life.

  For additional information visit:

  • How Cooking and Gardening in Schools Can Inspire Better Nutrition
  • Skills and Knowledge Teens Can Gain from Cooking
  • Tips for Healthier Cooking
  • The Outlet Youth Center

  Guests:

  1. Taylor ShowleyExecutive DirectorThe Outlet Youth Center
     
  2. Sarah AnguilmNutrition Education Program AdvisorPurdue University Extension
     
  3. Breidon VanderwallStudentRochester Community High School
     

  Additional Resources:

  • PBS Cooking Show Recipe Resources
  • Nutrition Education Classroom Resources

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  Jeremy Gillespie, Pamela Blair, Jake Webster, Jessica Hightower, Jean Carter More Information

  A Black History Month Celebration - Arts & Culture

  

  City: Granger, IN

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  Community members gathered at Beacon Health System in Granger to celebrate arts and culture as part of Black History Month. During the event, artists shared the inspirations and processes behind their works. They also emphasized the importance of education, innovation, and creation for younger generations.

  Videographer - Kristen Franklin

  Editor - Greg Banks

  For additional information visit:

  • What Is Black History Month?
  • Celebrating Black History Month Through Art

  Guests:

  1. Jeremy GillespieDirector of Workforce Development & Talent AcquisitionBeacon Health System
     
  2. Pamela BlairArtist
  3. Jake WebsterArtistStudio 11
     
  4. Jessica HightowerArtist
  5. Jean CarterArtist

  Additional Resources:

  • Black History Month Classroom Resources
  • Black History Month - PBS Learning Resources

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  Jacqueline Kronk, Karla Lee, Mason Mishler, Zerina Cardaklija More Information

  STRIVE - Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County

  

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  Thanks to a nearly eight-million-dollar recovery grant, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Saint Joseph County are taking wraparound programs to a whole new level. Not just new curriculum, but a new culture of sharing information with schools that helps both programs get aligned in ways they never were before.

  Guests:

  1. Jacqueline KronkCEOBoys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
     Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
  2. Karla LeePrincipalHarrison Elementary, South Bend, IN
     http://harrison.sb.school/
  3. Mason MishlerLaSalle Elementary Unit DirectorBoys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph County
     https://www.bgcsjc.org/
  4. Zerina CardaklijaSchool Social WorkerHarrison Elementary, South Bend, IN
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County

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  Mary Beth Grisoli, Joseph Dits, Dinah Hawkins More Information

  Special Outdoor Leisure Opportunities (SOLO)

  

  City: South Bend, IN

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  Special Outdoor Leisure Opportunities (SOLO) provides educational and recreational opportunities in winter for community members with special needs and disabilities. The program offers downhill and cross-country skiing sessions, in which volunteers help students learn movement skills. Participants experience the wonders of nature, build confidence, and make new friends.

  For additional information visit:

  • Adaptive Technologies Create New Opportunities
  • SOLO Website
  • Accessibility in Outdoor Education

  Guests:

  1. Mary Beth GrisoliParticipantSpecial Outdoor Leisure Opportunities
     
  2. Joseph DitsVolunteerSpecial Outdoor Leisure Opportunities
     
  3. Dinah HawkinsNordic ChairpersonSpecial Outdoor Leisure Opportunities
     

  Additional Resources:

  • National Resources for Parents of Children With Disabilities
  • Resources for People with Disabilities - St. Joe County Public Library

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  Bri Taylor More Information

  STEM with a Story

  

  City: Middlebury, IN

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  The Middlebury Public Library hosts “STEM with a Story” events for kindergarten and elementary school students. The events feature a read-aloud story and a STEM experiment that builds on the theme of the book. The combination of reading aloud and hands-on learning helps students engage in STEM subjects and understand our world.

  Videographer - Kristen Franklin

  Editor - Greg Banks

  For additional information visit:

  • Middlebury Public Library
  • Why Is STEM Important in Early Childhood Education?

  Guests:

  1. Bri TaylorYouth Services LibrarianMiddlebury Public Library
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Middlebury Public Library Programs and Events
  • PBS Early Childhood Science Learning

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