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Megan Baughman, Douglas Hunnings, Lynette Kovacs, Cathy O'Connor, Osvaldo Salazar, Jessica Moreno More Information
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ETHOS STEM and Innovation Center launched a National Science Curriculum called Grade Level Certified. The K-5 initiative provides innovative lab kits to teachers and classrooms to expose students to grade level science standards. The learn, play, connect concept meets curriculum standards and the student engagement promotes knowledge retention.
Videographer - Kristen Franklin
Editor - Greg Banks
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Guests:
- Megan BaughmanCEOETHOS Innovation Center
- Douglas HunningsDirector of STEM EducationETHOS Innovation Center
- Lynette KovacsSTEM SpecialistETHOS Innovation Center
- Cathy O'ConnorExecutive Director Grade Level CertifiedETHOS Innovation Center
- Osvaldo SalazarDirector of OperationsETHOS Innovation Center
- Jessica Moreno5th Grade TeacherMonger Elementary - Elkhart Community Schools
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- Megan BaughmanCEOETHOS Innovation Center
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Marsha Terry, Leeann Wright, Bob Klitzman, Ph.D. More Information
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Pulaski County features a number of quality childcare options for families. Yet many Pre-K children are not receiving the education and services that can prepare them for school. Community leaders and childcare providers across Pulaski County are working together to create solutions to issues at the Pre-K level.
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Guests:
- Marsha TerryOwner and OperatorMarsha's Family Child Care
- Leeann WrightExecutive DirectorCommunity Foundation of Pulaski County
- Bob Klitzman, Ph.D.PresidentPulaski Alliance for Community Education
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- Marsha TerryOwner and OperatorMarsha's Family Child Care
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Wawasmogishek, Syd Bastos, Marcia Stucki More Information
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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.
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Guests:
- WawasmogishekCulture SpecialistNottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
- Syd BastosProject Manager and Board MemberVicksburg Cultural Arts Center
- Marcia StuckiAttendeeFood Sovereignty Presentation
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- Pokagon Band of Potawatomi - Natural Resources, Wildlife and Conservation
- NHBP Culture Resources
- Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Culture and History Resources
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- WawasmogishekCulture SpecialistNottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
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Katie Jenner, Ph.D., Jane Foley, Josh Dingeldein, Tynley Gantz, Preston Wolfe More Information
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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.
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- Katie Jenner, Ph.D.Secretary of EducationState of Indiana
- Jane FoleySenior Vice PresidentMilken Family Foundation
- Josh DingeldeinEnglish TeacherPlymouth High School
- Tynley GantzStudentPlymouth High School
- Preston WolfeStudentPlymouth High School
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- Katie Jenner, Ph.D.Secretary of EducationState of Indiana
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Michelle Jennings, Angela Blake, Kasasanda Yobbe More Information
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St. Margaret’s House in South Bend presented a storytelling event called A Common Thread. Guests, staff, and volunteers at St. Margaret’s House shared stories about their life experiences to a large audience at Indiana University South Bend. By telling their stories, the participants helped promote empowerment, embrace connection, and strengthen community bonds.
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- Michelle JenningsVolunteerSt. Margaret's House
- Angela BlakeAssistant Director of Guest ServicesSt. Margaret's House
- Kasasanda YobbeGuestSt. Margaret's House
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- Michelle JenningsVolunteerSt. Margaret's House
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Tyann Miller, Megan Hartman, Lara Palmer More Information
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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.
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- Tyann MillerVolunteerJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
- Megan HartmanProgram ManagerJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
- Lara PalmerSchool CounselorOrchard View Elementary School
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- Tyann MillerVolunteerJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
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Maggie Okponobi, Sharon Stauffer, Pat Rezutko More Information
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The Owls Club in Elkhart provides a variety of classes and activities to community members over the age of 55. Activities range from pickleball to euchre, and classes cover health insurance and media literacy among other subjects. The mission of Owls Club is to provide spaces where participants can socialize, make friends, and embrace lifelong learning.
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- Maggie OkponobiExecutive DirectorOwls Club
- Sharon StaufferMemberOwls Club
- Pat RezutkoMemberOwls Club
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- Maggie OkponobiExecutive DirectorOwls Club
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Gloria Ladson-Billings, Ph.D., Hope Smith Davis, Ph.D., Cynthia Murphy, Kenneth Thomas, Monica Tetzlaff, Ph.D. More Information
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Guests:
- Gloria Ladson-Billings, Ph.D.Professor EmeritaUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
- Hope Smith Davis, Ph.D.DeanIUSB School of Education
- Cynthia MurphyRecruitment and Retention CounselorIndiana University South Bend
- Kenneth ThomasSupervisor of Student TeachersIndiana University South Bend
- Monica Tetzlaff, Ph.D.Associate Professor of HistoryIndiana University South Bend
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- Gloria Ladson-Billings, Ph.D.Professor EmeritaUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
