Education Counts Michiana - February 9th, 2022 and February 22th, 2022

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Episode #620 - February 9th, 2022 and February 22th, 2022

Education Counts Michiana seeks to promote education inside and outside schools by highlighting programs and initiatives that are innovative and engaging. This week we spotlight four regional stories in education. We explore the value of teaching kindness and meet an author of a children\'s book about the gift of giving. The Wagon Wheel Conservatory is a place where students can learn about theater on stage and backstage. We speak to an expert about how to choose the right educational toy for a child. We watch architecture students at the University of Notre Dame participate in a hand drawing marathon and learn about the disappearing skill in the trade.

Original Airdate: February 22, 2022

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Little Netta's Gift

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Learning to be kind isn't just good etiquette, it's also an important part of social emotional learning. One of the best ways for kids to learn these lessons is through examples. The story of Little Netta is meant as a way to show just how powerful kindness can be.
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- Soulstir
Guests:
1. Tami SilvermanPresident & CEOIndiana Youth Institute
2. Mike BrownFound/CEOSoulstir
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Amanda Gummer, Ph.D. More Information
Educational Toys

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Play is an important part of development and there are many different kinds of toys to choose from. Deciding which toys work best for a child's development while also being enjoyable can sometimes be a tricky. We take a look at some of the ways to determine the right toys for learning.
For additional information visit:
- Good Play Guide
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1. Amanda Gummer, Ph.D.Founder/CEOGood Play Guide
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Matt McNicholas, Adrian Taylor, Jennifer Frantik, Eric Kerke, Nicole Larkin, Andrew Seago More Information
Scenographia

City: South Bend, IN

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The University of Notre Dame School of Architecture hosted a live-drawing marathon. Architecture students spent two days hand drawing large murals of South Bend as it was in 1920. The not-for-profit Scenographia presented the event to celebrate the city and preserve the dying art of hand drawing in architecture. The public was invited to watch the creation of the murals over two days.
For additional information visit:
- Scenographia
Guests:
1. Matt McNicholasCo-FounderScenographia
  Scenographia
2. Adrian TaylorCo-FounderScenographia
  https://scenographia.art/
3. Jennifer FrantikMedia DirectorScenographia
  https://scenographia.art/
4. Eric KerkeGraduate StudentUniversity of Notre Dame School of Architecture
  University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
5. Nicole LarkinStudentUniversity of Notre Dame School of Architecture
  https://architecture.nd.edu/
6. Andrew SeagoStudentUniversity of Notre Dame School of Architecture
  https://architecture.nd.edu/
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Scott Michaels, Kira Lace Hawkins, Alana Hernley More Information
Wagon Wheel Conservatory

City: Warsaw, IN

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The Wagon Wheel Conservatory gives students the opportunity to know what it takes to play a part in large productions. With courses run by experienced theater professionals, they teach students the importance of finding their own unique-authentic voices on stage or behind the scenes.
For additional information visit:
- Summer Workshops
Guests:
1. Scott MichaelsArtistic DirectorWagon Wheel Conservatory
  https://www.wagonwheelcenter.org/wagon-wheel-conservatory/
2. Kira Lace HawkinsEducation DirectorWagon Wheel Conservatory
  https://www.wagonwheelcenter.org/wagon-wheel-conservatory/
3. Alana HernleyAssistant Stage Manager for Summer SessionWagon Wheel Conservatory
  https://www.wagonwheelcenter.org/wagon-wheel-conservatory/
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- Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts Announces New Conservatory
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