Episode #702 - January 18th, 2023
Education Counts is back for a new season of programs and initiatives in education. Learn about a leadership and ethics program at Culver Academies that's teaching students how to incorporate ethics into everyday decision-making and discussion. Journey with us to Ox Bow Park to learn about Books and Boots and the collaboration between the Elkhart Public Library and Elkhart Parks for families. See how students are gaining access to the internet in St. Joseph County through Citywide Classroom. Always wanted to write a novel? Discover an international writing initiative that offers a doable challenge to would-be authors.
Original Airdate: January 18, 2023
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Books and Boots is a partnership between the Elkhart Public Library and Elkhart County Parks. The featured book is for children ages 9 - 12 but the entire family is encouraged to read and participate. Families join in the discussion at Ox Bow Park before heading out on a nature hike related to the book.
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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.
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Matt Modlin, Theodore Stevens, Madi Rogers, A.J. Mars, Gillian Shaw, Carlos Centellas
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South Bend Connectivity Coalition partners, South Bend Community School Corporation and enFocus, are excited to report Citywide Classroom has provided free at-home solutions to over 4,200 South Bend students without adequate internet connection at SBCSC schools. The Citywide Classroom program is now expanding to School City of Mishawaka and aims to connect an additional 200+ students and their families.
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Evan Dutmer, Rev. Sam Boys, Susan Freymiller de Villier, McKenna Littleton, Owen Hart, Jacinta Ndubuisi-Obi, Carlos Fimbres
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Juniors at Culver Academies are immersed in a nine-week course in ethics and the cultivation of character. Students learn to discuss modern ethical issues while developing their own virtue ethics and civil discourse. The course provides space for the 11th graders to practice wisdom, courage and moderation in everyday life.
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- Evan DutmerSenior Instructor in Ethics | Curriculum LeaderCulver Academies
https://www.culver.org/ - Rev. Sam BoysDirector of Spiritual LifeCulver Academies
https://www.culver.org/ - Susan Freymiller de VillierMaster Instructor/Chair Leadership EducationCulver Academies
https://www.culver.org/ - McKenna LittletonThree Year SeniorCulver Academies
- Owen HartFour Year SeniorCulver Academies
- Jacinta Ndubuisi-ObiFour Year SeniorCulver Academies
- Carlos FimbresFour Year SeniorCulver Academies
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