This week on Education Counts Michiana… a field of dreams - Challenger Little League, Operation READ in Warsaw, mass CPR training for South Bend Community School students and a look at anxiety and mindfulness and the benefits of curiosity.
This week on Education Counts Michiana… #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence at the South Bend Civic, exploring a Night at the Museum in Nappanee, leading with equity and school communities and discovering Our Universe Revealed.
This week on Education Counts Michiana… building trades day for high school students at the University of Notre Dame, women entrepreneur education, environmental education through art in Bremen and 3D printing at Lake Michigan College's Fab Lab.
This week on Education Counts Michiana… learning about college opportunities through South Bend HBCU Exchange, a construction club at Southwestern Michigan College, Wolf Lake Nature Preschool and engagement and leadership at Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services.
This week on Education Counts Michiana… learning stop motion animation with Legos in Winamac, equine therapy in Middlebury, pre-k learning and literacy at Studebaker Center in South Bend and the Community Student Art Exhibition at the Box Factory in St. Joseph, Michigan.
This week, Education Counts highlights some of the best practices in education… Girls & Women in Science at River St. Joe, Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill, Baker Youth Club after school program in Warsaw, Riley High School CTE Food service Partnership, Junior Board of Directors at KV REMC, the Readiness Center in Benton Harbor and the South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program.
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.
Education Counts champions great ideas in education. This week learn about the CTE program for food service professionals, see how literacy is being taught in partnership with Next Step Learning, discover the beauty and success for those who are part of the South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program and watch how students and automotive training will adapt to electric vehicles.
Education Counts highlights innovative ideas in education across the spectrum from preschool through lifelong learning. This week, we spotlight a convergence of preschool with a retirement home. We follow Girls and Women in Science at two events in Michigan. We sit in on Discovery Academy which offers an alternative high school option in Berrien Springs. We watch entrepreneurs develop business skills in a bootcamp through HustleSBE.
The C.A.S.S. Community Coalition and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi hosted a summit designed address issues of opioid awareness, response, and healing. Law enforcement officials, healthcare workers, and tribal members discussed and developed strategies to help fight the nation’s opioid epidemic.
August Wilson's Century Cycle - Seven GuitarsSouth Bend Civic Theatre
The South Bend Civic Theatre continues its production of August Wilson’s American Century Cycle - a series of ten plays documenting the African-American experience in the 20th century. This year’s play is Seven Guitars, which the theatre is bringing to local schools to help spark conversations about identity, community, and racial injustice.
Stories of Service with the Veterans Book ClubIndiana University South Bend
The Veterans Book Club at Indiana University South Bend is a space open to all members of the community. The club explores veteran’s experiences through a variety of literature and group discussions.
The Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County and the Tolson Center for Community Excellence hosted a health and wellness fair open to the public. The event featured free vaccinations, screenings, resources, and even backpacks for kids.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in TechMichigan Council of Women in Technology
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology works to inspire and grow women and girls in tech career fields. As part of their Camp Infinity program, girls in grades 5-8 engage in hands-on web design, coding, and robotics activities.
Families in Elkhart County got to experience the Ice Age at an event called Paleo Night - hosted by Elkhart County Parks. From hunting to weaving to fire starting, people learned what life was like for our very distant relatives.
STEM Exploration at the Riverbend Community Math Center
The Riverbend Community Math Center in South Bend offers a range of programs that explore mathematics, technology, and design. Participants hone their skills through prototyping workshops and advanced math pathways, which can help them pursue careers in STEM.
The Ladybug Foundation is offering a new prenatal yoga program in Marshall County. The program helps expecting mothers with movement and balance, nutrition, and education as they move through pregnancy.
The Starke County Youth Club provides a safe and enriching space for children to learn and grow throughout the year. Youth can engage in art, STEM, and exercise lessons with the goal of creating a lifelong love of learning.
Lemonade Day is an experiential learning program that teaches kids how to design and operate their own lemonade stand. The kids learn important business and problem-solving skills as they create their stands, which can help them grow in the future.