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Episodes for this month
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March 29th, 2017
Episode #122
This week on Education Counts_Michiana, we visit the Project SEARCH program in St. Joseph, Michigan, learn about the magnet program at John Adams High School in South Bend, and more.
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Dr. David Moss
Dr. David Moss is the Director of African-American Student and Parental Services at the South Bend Community School Corporation. Reporter, Monica Murphy, sat down with him to discuss his many initiatives.
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Project SEARCH
The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program offers a one-year school-to-work internship for students with disabilities.
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Ruby Brower Inspires Locals to Overcome Barriers and Pursue Success
Ruby Brower overcame struggles in life and achieved success. Now she helps others who are "sick and tired of being sick and tired."
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John Adams High School Offers World-Class Education
John Adams High School emphasizes a global perspective through the International Baccalaureate program. Here's how successful the IB program has been.
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March 22nd, 2017
Episode #121
This week we speak with Mayor Pete Buttigieg as well as, the South Bend Youth Task Force and attend the Head Start sign up fair in South Bend. We also attend a surprise celebration at Walt Disney Elementary School in Mishawaka and visit the youth art exhibit at the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart.
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The South Bend Task Force
The South Bend Youth Task Force brings youth together to solve problems such as youth violence in our community. We sit down with Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Cherri Peate, and students to learn about this initiative.
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Walt Disney Elementary School
Using her love for baseball and the Cubs, teacher Jodi Cramer found a creative way to motivate students to do well on ISTEP. Students took initiative, set goals, were team players, and knocked ISTEP out of the park.
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Head Start Organizes Sign-Up Fair for St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties
The Head Start chapter serving St. Joseph and Elkhart county residents host a sign-up fair for parents interested in early childhood education.
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Youth Art Exhibit in Midwest Museum of American Art
At the Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart Central High School teacher, Kelly Harrington spoke about her students' artwork featured in the Youth Art Exhibit
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March 15th, 2017
Episode #120
This week we continue to explore Montessori education at Good Shepherd Montessori School. We also visit Hannah and Friends, as well as Angel Bridge Life and Enterprise in South Bend, and we speak with students at Bethany Christian Schools about their upcoming speech competition.
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Speech Competition
Students at Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen, Indiana, learn how to make their voices heard beyond using their cellphones. They have an amazing speech team here and seven of their students qualified for the state competition in Indianapolis at Fishers High School.
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Good Shepherd Montessori School
This week we continue to explore Montessori education at Good Shepherd Montessori School.
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Hannah & Friends
Hannah & Friends offers many programs for those with different abilities, but they also offer educational programs for individuals once they turn 22. They believe that everybody deserves the right to dignity and happiness. Tiffani Amberg is the spokesperson for Hannah & Friends and she shares more.
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March 8th, 2017
Episode #119
This week we visit Marquette Primary Montessori Academy and speak to staff at Bridges Out of Poverty in South Bend. We also talk to a veteran military medic studying nursing at IU South Bend and hear from our reporters, Monica Murphy and Karishma Desai, about their passion for education and the show.
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St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty
Staff at Bridges Out of Poverty in South Bend speak to reporter, Monica Murphy, about the multi-faceted issues surrounding poverty. Some also share their personal testimonies and the kind of mindset it takes to push forward.
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Marquette Primary Montesorri Academy
Marquette Primary Montesorri Academy
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IU-South Bend Veteran Medic Speaks on Nursing
Veteran medic Kip Borkholder hosts a lecture on his experiences in the battlefield and why he is now studying nursing.
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March 1st, 2017
Episode #118
This week we visit a preschool program at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA, and attend a firefighter graduation in South Bend. We also talk with student veterans at IU South Bend and highlight one teacher who is making a difference in our community.
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Highlighting Teacher
Mrs. McKew has been teaching at Saint Joseph High School for nine years. Students say that her "kindness and warmth" makes all the difference.
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Niles-Buchanan YMCA
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA offers an unique preschool program focused on health and nutrition. Monica Murphy visits one preschool class to learn more.
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Firefighter Graduation
We attended the South Bend Fire Recruit Graduation. One of the officers shared that the learning process never ends.
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Student Veterans
Veterans at IU South Bend share more about their college experience after serving aboard. Thank you for your service!
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