Education Counts Michiana - January 17th, 2024

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  Wawasmogishek, Syd Bastos, Marcia Stucki More Information

  Food Sovereignty

  

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  Food sovereignty represents the right of peoples to control their land and food production. At the Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center, members of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi shared knowledge of culturally significant food and other natural resources. The event created opportunities for community members to learn about food sovereignty and take part in shared healing.

  For additional information visit:

  • Food Sovereignty Goes Global
  • NHBP Wild Rice Restoration
  • What Is Food Sovereignty, and Why Is It Important?

  Guests:

  1. WawasmogishekCulture SpecialistNottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
     
  2. Syd BastosProject Manager and Board MemberVicksburg Cultural Arts Center
     
  3. Marcia StuckiAttendeeFood Sovereignty Presentation
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Pokagon Band of Potawatomi - Natural Resources, Wildlife and Conservation
  • NHBP Culture Resources
  • Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Culture and History Resources

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  Katie Jenner, Ph.D., Jane Foley, Josh Dingeldein, Tynley Gantz, Preston Wolfe More Information

  Excellence in Teaching

  

  City: Plymouth, IN

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  Josh Dingeldein, a teacher at Plymouth High School, recently received the prestigious Milken Educator Award at a surprise event. The Milken Family Foundation presents this award to a select group of educators nationwide who represent excellence in their professions. Mr. Dingeldein, his students, and the Milken Family Foundation shared their thoughts on what excellence in teaching looks like and how we can support educators in our community.

  For additional information visit:

  • Milken Educator Awards
  • Building Authentic Relationships with Students
  • Attrition in Teaching - And How We Can Help

  Guests:

  1. Katie Jenner, Ph.D.Secretary of EducationState of Indiana
     
  2. Jane FoleySenior Vice PresidentMilken Family Foundation
     
  3. Josh DingeldeinEnglish TeacherPlymouth High School
     
  4. Tynley GantzStudentPlymouth High School
     
  5. Preston WolfeStudentPlymouth High School
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Classroom Resources for Educators
  • Teaching Matters - NPR Podcast Series

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  Tyann Miller, Megan Hartman, Lara Palmer More Information

  JA in a Day

  

  City: Middlebury, IN

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  The JA in a Day event is one of the economic education programs created by Junior Achievement, and it covers all age ranges. K-3 students at Orchard View Elementary in Middlebury took part in activities such as creating piggy banks and designing businesses. They also learned from local professionals in different career fields. The goal of JA in a Day is to improve financial literacy skills and inspire students to dream big.

  For additional information visit:

  • Career Readiness at Early Ages
  • The Importance of Community Involvement in Schools
  • More States Requiring Financial Literacy Classes

  Guests:

  1. Tyann MillerVolunteerJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
     
  2. Megan HartmanProgram ManagerJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
     
  3. Lara PalmerSchool CounselorOrchard View Elementary School
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Education Programs
  • Financial Literacy Instruction Resources

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  Natalie Davis Miller, Naomi Evans More Information

  NaNoWriMo

  

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  NaNoWriMo is a free, global opportunity every year in which anyone can participate. The goal is to write 50,000 words during the month of November. Writers, students, teachers and new participants connect locally and online to be part of the NaNoWriMo community.

  For additional information visit:

  Guests:

  1. Natalie Davis MillerNaNoWriMo 2018 Winnerhttps://nanowrimo.org/
  2. Naomi EvansNaNoWriMo 2018 Participanthttps://nanowrimo.org/

  Additional Resources:

  • You Can't Afford to Doubt Yourself
  • NaNoWriMo Pep Talks
  • The Professor and Me
  • Art Scars
  • Your Elusive Creative Genius
  • Magic Lessons: Big Strong Magic

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