Episode #711 - March 22nd, 2023
This week Education Counts features an African American History Bus Tour of South Bend, Junior Board of Directors at KVREMC, Ukulele Ladies through Adaptive Arts and Brushstrokes for Hope.
Original Airdate: March 22, 2023
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Indiana University South Bend, First Presbyterian Church and DTSB are hosting an African American History Bus Tour of South Bend. The tour makes multiple stops around South Bend highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. Conversation centers around landmarks, sacred spaces, and important buildings that are no longer standing to make history speak.
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Sometimes learning a new skill benefits the student in more ways than one. Adaptive Arts extends lessons to learners of all abilities at the Kroc Center. Ukulele Ladies gather to learn how to make music together but do so in creating a sacred community greater than they imagined.
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- Jetta CruseFounder & Executive DirectorAdaptive Arts
https://adaptivearts.org/ - AJ CummingsUkulele StudentAdaptive Arts
- Connie WendtUkulele StudentAdaptive Arts
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Kankakee Valley REMC works hard to give back to their community in Starke County. Their new program, Junior Board of Directors, allows high school juniors to explore careers in their local community and understand how the economy of their home functions while volunteering and giving back. After the school year, they will receive a scholarship from KVREMC.
Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
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- Dave HowellFacilities ManagerKankakee Valley REMC
- Emma GillardStudent, Knox Community High SchoolPresident, Junior Board of Directors
- Carter WelkieStudent, Tri-Township High ShoolJunior Board of Directors
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Art can be many things. Students in the Brushtrokes for Hope class learn how to make hope-filled, inspirational, positive art. The classes allow the students to emerge with an array of materials to find their own voice through artmaking and empowerment.
Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
Production Assistant - Solana Campbell
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- Doniele FunkhouserDirector of Art ProgrammingSt. Margaret's House
- Lee BaumanArtist, Illustrator, TeacherBrushstrokes for Hope
- Alma NicholsonParticipant/ArtistSt. Margaret's House
- Dorothy CarterArtist/ParticipantBrushstrokes for Hope
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