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Episode #433 - 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.

Original Airdate: May 13, 2020

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Call & Learn Hotline

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Schools may have gone from physical to digital, but all students may need extra help from time to time. For those students without Internet access, the Indiana Retired Teachers Association created a homework help hotline to aide any student who needs it.
For additional information visit:
- Indiana Retired Teachers Association
- Call and Learn Hotline
Guests:
1. Trish WhitcombExecutive DirectorIndiana Retired Teachers Association
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Kyleigh Gast, Hayley Whitaker, Jenny Overmyer, Chrissy Mills More Information
Hatching Baby Chicks

City: Akron, IN

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Part of Kindergarten is learning through hands on experience. One of those experiences for the kindergartners at Akron Elementary School is the hatching of baby chicks. We take a look at how even though schools were closed, the activity continued.
Guests:
1. Kyleigh GastKindergarten TeacherAkron Elementary School
2. Hayley WhitakerKindergarten TeacherAkron Elementary School
3. Jenny OvermyerKindergarten TeacherAkron Elementary School
4. Chrissy MillsPrincipalAkron Elementary School
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Ashlea Harrington, Mallory Hill, Cassidy Cook More Information
Premier Arts' Online Content

City: Elkhart, IN

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Like many other organizations during this time Premier Arts, the Resident Theatre of the Lerner Performing Arts Center, has to adapt the ways that it keeps its participants involvement. And like many other organizations, they are going online based as well. Premier Arts is now holding online based courses for a variety of the arts, as they believe the arts are just as vital to the community as any other resource.
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Guests:
1. Ashlea HarringtonDirector of EducationPremier Arts
  Premier Arts
2. Mallory HillStudentPremier Arts
3. Cassidy CookStudentPremier Arts
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Christina Arseneau More Information
Niles Historical Center's Online Center

City: Niles, MI

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Students at Niles High School are given the chance to get hands on and project based learning through Niles New Tech. Students taking part in this program are held to the same standards as other students, but complete their work through the use of technology and in group settings similar to a working environment.
For additional information visit:
- Niles History Center Website & Virtual Tours
- Niles History Center (INFO)
Guests:
1. Christina ArseneauTopic: Ferry Street School
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