Episode #508 - November 18th, 2020
Education Counts seeks to promote initiatives in education that are successful and inspire replication. This week we feature a sustainability program at Hollywood Elementary School in Stevensville that is teaching students where their food comes from. Colere Quartet is inspiring future musicians to pick up an instrument and learn to play. P.A.C.T. stands for Promise Academy for Conflict Transformation which gives students tools for expressing emotion and helping them respond to conflict in more positive ways. Learn about the history behind women gaining the right to vote, who local key players were and how it has impacted our region.
Original Airdate: November 18, 2020

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  • November 18th, 2020 Photo John Cummins, Elissa Kana, Greg Rife, Dennis Kwok, Kara Kane More Information

    The Colere Quartet

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    Music has a very special power. It brings together people from all walks of life to make something magical. To help spread the message of making music the Colere Quartet is taking their message on the road in hopes of inspiring young kids to pick an instrument.

    Guests:

    1. John CumminsMusicianColere Quartet
    2. Elissa KanaMusicianColere Quartet
    3. Greg RifeMusicianColere Quartet
    4. Dennis KwokMusicianColere Quartet
    5. Kara KaneExecutive DirectorFischoff National Chamber Music Association

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    Votes for Women Exhibit

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    It was only a century ago that women in the United States were given the right to vote in elections. The History Museum in South Bend is honoring those who fought for that right in their Votes for Women Exhibit.

     
     
     
     

    Guests:

    1. Kristie EricksonDeputy Executive DirectorThe History Museum
    2. Marilyn ThompsonDirector of MarketingThe History Museum

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  • November 18th, 2020 Photo Graham Salinger, Irwin Larrier, Alice Maldonado - Zahra, Kathy Royer More Information

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    The Center for Community Justice is trying to erase the words "at risk" and replace them with "at promise", in regards to teens who have made bad decisions when it comes to emotional expression. They want to shape these young people into adults who are responsible with their emotional expression so that they not only avoid making impulsive decisions that they may regret, but that they also transform their community through their positive actions.

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    Guests:

    1. Graham SalingerRestorative Justice PractitionerCenter for Community Justice
    2. Irwin LarrierExecutive DirectorCenter for Community Justice
    3. Alice Maldonado - ZahraCo-FacillitatorCenter for Community Justice
    4. Kathy RoyerChair of the Board of DirectorsCenter for Community Justice

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    Planting Sustainability at Hollywood Elementary

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    Gardening has been taught at Hollywood Elementary in Stevensville, Michigan for years. However in this day and age, educators at Hollywood Elementary find that it is even more vital to teach children where their food comes from. They also like to teach their students the importance of also taking care of the earth while doing so. They believe gardening is an essential life skill, and teaching students the basic sets them on the right path to career and health choices.

    Guests:

    1. Natalie MacerataPrincipalHollywood Elementary
    2. Dane RasmussenGarden Educator/ArboristHollywood Elementary
    3. Perry HeplerTeacher/Garden EducatorHollywood Elementary

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