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    May 27th, 2020

    Education Counts looks for best practices in teach...
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    May 27th, 2020

    Education Counts looks for best practices in teaching and learning. This week we’re looking at how pre-school in Cass County have adapted to distance learning. South Bend Community School Corporation has adapted to online learning for adult students. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School launched a 31-Day Mental Wellness Challenge for students, staff and teachers. The South Bend Civic Theatre has designed free online classes and experiences.

    May 27, 2020
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    May 20th, 2020

    Education Counts presents best practices in educat...
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    May 20th, 2020

    Education Counts presents best practices in education. This week we explore an online class in Plymouth whose teacher and students are using math in the kitchen to prepare food together. What does it take to become Youth of the Year at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor? Ask TeKeidra Masters. She received the honor. Music Together has created a way for parents and young children to bond through music remotely. The summer reading program at Elkhart Public Library kicks off and now offers online innovation.

    May 20, 2020
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    May 13th, 2020

    Education Counts features stories that showcase be...
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    May 13th, 2020

    Education Counts features stories that showcase best practices in and out of the classroom. Kindergartners at Akron Elementary were able to virtually be part of baby chicks hatching, an annual spring program at the school. Premier Arts in Elkhart has adapted to teaching, training and entertaining from afar. Students struggling with homework can call for assistance to the Retired Teachers Help Hotline. Enjoy a virtual field trip and take part in a scavenger hunt online at the Niles History Center.

    May 13, 2020
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    May 6th, 2020

    Education Counts take a deeper look into At Home L...
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    May 6th, 2020

    Education Counts take a deeper look into At Home Learning, WNIT’s 34.5 that offers programs and teaching resources for students in grades 6-12th. Adaptive Arts eliminates barriers for distance learning through music. Plymouth High School students navigate virtual choir auditions from home. Bridgeman Schools have created a system of online learning that works for students in every grade level.

    May 6, 2020
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    April 29th, 2020

    Project based learning is this week’s theme on E...
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    April 29th, 2020

    Project based learning is this week’s theme on Education Counts Michiana. Find out how projects and people are coming together at Dismas House. Niles New Tech is teaching students to think through projects in teams. The Innovation Academy at Lincoln Junior High in Plymouth is teaching middle school students the hands on approach to learning. South Bend Community Schools are adapting the classroom as a third teacher concept with success.

    April 29, 2020
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    April 22nd, 2020

    Reading proficiency is such a part of learning. Th...
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    April 22nd, 2020

    Reading proficiency is such a part of learning. This week Education Counts highlights literacy. We start by looking at a program that instills the love of reading called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. La Casa de Amistad is working to keep students reading at home and engaged in learning. Berrien RESA has a literacy coaching program for students in Berrien County. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is helping families build personal libraries without the barrier of cost.

    April 22, 2020
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    April 15th, 2020

    Emotional learning is this week’s topic on Educa...
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    April 15th, 2020

    Emotional learning is this week’s topic on Education Counts. We follow a trauma informed program at New Prairie schools. We learned with a group of Grissom Middle School students about leadership through a program called Five Star Fridays. Warsaw schools is teaching the whole child and addressing social and emotional as well as academic learning. South Bend Community School Corporation establish responsive classrooms to bridge the gap between academics and SEL. This highlight episode looks at social emotional learning through four school systems.

    April 15, 2020
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    April 8th, 2020

    This week we created a themed episode featuring ho...
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    April 8th, 2020

    This week we created a themed episode featuring how nature is being used to teach. Future teachers at Indiana University South Bend learn at Prairie winds Nature Farm how to take the class outside the classroom and engage with nature. The Junior Indiana Master Naturalist Course helps homeschool students appreciate history and the great outdoors. Smaller kids get hands on nature in a pond study at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. The Wild School at Luna Hill Farm lets students figure out solutions using raw materials found in nature. We also highlight online and on air educational resources for distance learning available for parents, students and teachers.

    April 8, 2020
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    April 1st, 2020

    Education Counts this week looks back at stories t...
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    April 1st, 2020

    Education Counts this week looks back at stories that feature CTE and apprenticeship programs.We visit a Certified Nurses Assistant Program, VoTech Marshall Starke, CNC Training and Sew Loved.

    April 1, 2020
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    March 25th, 2020

    We're shining the spotlight on some of the best pr...
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    March 25th, 2020

    We're shining the spotlight on some of the best programs and initiatives we've found lately. Students at Grissom Middle School are learning about leadership and social-emotional skills through Five Star Fridays. Science is front and center for competition in Berrien County at the Science Olympiad. High School students in Goshen are getting hands-on training at the manufacturing academy. The South Bend Civic is partnering with the greater community to produce 10 years' worth of August Wilson plays on stage and off in the name of African American education. The School of American Music in Three Oaks is teaching students the value of performing live music. Junior Chefs South Bend is a program that teaches Jackson Middle School students nutrition and science behind cooking for those in need. The Waypoint VRcade is making virtual reality a safe place for those with barriers.

    March 25, 2020
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    Seesaw Lakeland Schools

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    Seesaw Lakeland Schools

    There are many different ways teachers can reach their students even when they're not in class. At Lakeland Schools in LaGrange, teachers were taught how to use a learning portal known as Seesaw. We take a look at how it works and brings the classroom community closer together.
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    Homeschool at the Library Plymouth Public Library

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    Homeschool at the Library Plymouth Public Library

    For years, the Plymouth Public Library has offered a program known as Homeschool at the Library. Students who were homeschooled were able to come in to the library and learn about different subjects they may not get normally. But just like other schools that were closed, this program had to adapt to an all digital format.
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    Startup Moxie Startup Moxie

    Startup Moxie was put in place to help talent...
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    Startup Moxie Startup Moxie

    Startup Moxie was put in place to help talented high school students, further diversify themselves by learning the art of entrepreneurship. Many students go on to create foundations, and companies that can benefit others in the community. The program provides students with mentors, valuable networks, the opportunity to cultivate their professional self before stepping onto a college campus. It also helps them develop other strong character traits that could help them on the road to success. This program includes all high schools in St. Joseph County, however only a select few are chosen to participate in such a program.
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    Menominee & Webster's Virtual Concerts Menominee & Webster Elementary Schools

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    Menominee & Webster's Virtual Concerts Menominee & Webster Elementary Schools

    When choir teacher Tricia Witmer, was faced with eager questions around the schools yearly spring concerts, she knew then that the show must go on. She then came up with the idea to host virtual choir concerts for students at Menominee and Webster elementary schools. With the help of parents, she was then able to capture and create a collage of videos highlighting all participating students, as they sang and danced, virtually. In uncertain times, creativity is the only way, to keep things moving forward.
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    SBCSC Adult Educations Goes Online SBCSC Adult Education Goes Online

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    SBCSC Adult Educations Goes Online SBCSC Adult Education Goes Online

    Education is a vital source to the overall cognitive well-being of an individual. This applies to more than just K-12, but also adults who wish to expand their abilities. It is never too late to pursue an education, and to build a better life for yourself. However with the world trying its best to grasp on to structure, many adults are feeling discouraged from pursuing education in this climate. The SBCSC Adult Education program wants its students to feel at ease on their journey towards graduation, with an easy to use online program, and passionate educators.
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    Valley Connects' 31 Day Mental Wellness Challenge Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

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    Valley Connects' 31 Day Mental Wellness Challenge Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

    Tippecanoe Valley Middle School in Akron is taking an alternative approach to ensuring the well being of students and staff. Not through a gym class, health class, or healthy diet. They are challenging their school community to prioritize their own mental health, for 31 days. It takes 21 days to build a habit, but they are taking an addition 10 to make sure that mental health is in tip top shape. They want to ensure that students and staff are more clear minded as they proceed with their daily routines during this prolonged at home stay.
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    Pre-K At Home Lewis Cass Intermediate School District

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    Pre-K At Home Lewis Cass Intermediate School District

    When school is interrupted, planning is key to making sure students can continue learning even from home. We explore how the schools of Cass County came together to create a learning at home system for their pre-k learners.
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    South Bend Civic Theatre Online South Bend Civic Theatre

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    South Bend Civic Theatre Online South Bend Civic Theatre

    If you've ever wanted to take a theater class but didn't have the time, the South Bend Civic Theatre has an opportunity for you. Online workshops are available at no cost and include subjects in multiple performing areas.
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    Elkhart Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Elkhart Public Library

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    Elkhart Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Elkhart Public Library

    The Elkhart Public Library's mission is to keep the spirit of reading alive with it's reading community. So, they are continuing their Summer Reading Program, with even larger prizes this year, and an app to keep children and teens up to date with their progress. However, for those involved, reading was something that they did freely, without any need for an incentive. The Elkhart Summer Reading Challenge is just a way for them to further challenge themselves, and for them to have a reason to keep doing what they love.
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    Cooking with Math Jefferson Elementary School

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    Cooking with Math Jefferson Elementary School

    A major challenge to distance learning is how to make lessons interesting and exciting. To spice up at home lessons, a fourth grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Plymouth demonstrated how math can be applied to cooking. We explore the sums of their work.
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