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Episode #101 - November 2nd, 2016

This edition focuses on the five-year strategic plan for Elkhart Community Schools, Blue Ribbon Schools, and the Hanson Technology Center.

Original Airdate: November 02, 2016

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Dwayne Fahrenkrog, Robert Haworth, Ph.D. More Information
Elkhart Community School Corporation

City: Elkhart, IN

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Elkhart Community Schools has a new plan to help students achieve academic success. The most controversial part of this plan is the merging of Elkhart Memorial and Elkhart Central High schools. Following a public forum last week with over 20 voices from the community, the plan was approved to move forward by a vote of 6-1.
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1. Dwayne FahrenkrogElkhart Community School Corporation
2. Robert Haworth, Ph.D.Elkhart Community School Corporation
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Cathi Gage, Keely Twibell, Elaine Holmes, Jason Snyder, Sharon Obert, Vincent Muriithi More Information
Blue Ribbon Schools

City: South Bend, IN

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The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private schools based on their overall academic excellence or on their progress in closing achievement gaps. To qualify for application, schools must be in the top 15% of statewide testing scores. We spoke with educators and students at Meadow's Edge Elementary School, Prairie Vista Elementary School, and Saint Pius X Catholic School.
Guests:
1. Cathi GagePrairie Vista Elementary School
2. Keely TwibellPrairie Vista Elementary School
3. Elaine HolmesSaint Pius X Catholic School
4. Jason SnyderMeadow’s Edge Elementary School
5. Sharon ObertMeadow’s Edge Elementary School
6. Vincent MuriithiMeadow’s Edge Elementary School
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Kenneth Flowers, Ph.D., Chris Petty, Andrea Oleniczak More Information
Hanson Technology Center

City: Benton Harbor, MI

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In 2013, following the recession, Lake Michigan College brought together industrial leaders to look ahead. Manufacturing was seen as an opportunity to move the economy forward by creating new inventions, and since then has created exciting opportunities for students and businesses in Southwest, Michigan. The Hanson Technology Center and Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College have created programs, where students are infused with ideas and are supporting the private sector industry.
Guests:
1. Kenneth Flowers, Ph.D.Hanson Technology Center
2. Chris PettyHanson Technology Center
3. Andrea OleniczakHanson Technology Center
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