A partnership between School City of Mishawaka and Teachers Credit Union brought to life the TCU Innovation Lab at John Young Middle School. Here students get the chance to take part in project based learning in a variety of fields from programming to photo editing.

Concord Community Schools is launching a series of new digital learning initiatives to support K-12 Students. These Initiatives include adding Digital Learning Specialists to assist teachers, giving every student access to Chromebook laptops, and the construction of a new Virtual Learning Center, complete with new amenities for student use.      

The room where children are learning can be just as much a teacher as the teachers themselves. The Third Teacher Concept says the way a classroom is decorated and designed can enhance the learning experience.

Insights in History is a monthly lecture presented by The History Museum in South Bend. The education series features a speaker talking in depth about the topic and is followed by a tour of the subject matter. It's a terrific way to learn additional information and insight about exhibits.

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates is a program that equips high school students with soft skills, confidence, stability and work experience. The statewide initiative helps students overcome barriers to education and employment and has its roots at Benton Harbor High School.

In an effort to further their goal of educating through nature, Fernwood Botanical Gardens has opened the Sims Education Center. Here, visitors of all ages will have access to resources and information about the natural world around them.

Waterways is the latest traveling Smithsonian exhibit to debut at the Niles District Library. The exhibit explores the essential role that water plays in our environment and society.

Advanced manufacturing has created demand for highly skilled CNC Machinists. Kinexus, Lake Michigan College and southwestern Michigan businesses have created CNC apprenticeships to train the workforce and fill the labor shortage.

The St. Joseph County Public Library hosted its 27th annual event "Science Alive." The library brought in over 40 organizations, featuring experts in science, math, and technology. Families were invited to come out and gain hands on experience within the STEM fields.

Far too often these days, it seems like young people are not able to live up to their full potential and be their best selves. Gentlemen & Scholars Inc. works to provide a place and the opportunities to learn the life skills they need to get to where they want to go.