Neshnabé Mbokén is a children’s book club that features books and stories written by indigenous authors. It is important for tribal youth to be exposed to books written by indigenous authors and have a chance to visualize themselves in stories. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians also hosts games and activities for tribal youth to learn about their language and history. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

Merrimans' Playhouse is a space for jazz performance and education in the South Bend community. Open sessions hosted at the playhouse allow local musicians from every skill level to play together and learn from one another through listening. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

Founded over 10 years ago, The Lark Comedy Institute is the only organization focused solely on bringing improv comedy education and experience to the South Bend, Chicago & New York areas. The institute is an all-inclusive organization and has worked with many students of all ages including the neurodiverse. Improvisational training helps students learn adaptive behaviors in school and the workplace.

Students learn to color, cut and style hair at Expressions Beauty College in South Bend. The public can schedule hair and nail appointments which provides beginner students practiced learners academic hours towards their cosmetology license.

Premier Arts Youth Education Series (YES) provides kids a chance to see their peers perform a musical. Teachers integrate themes from the musical into lesson plans in the classroom. For the performers, Premier Arts creates a supportive environment which allows for growth and a community as they explore their thespian side. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

The Great Lakes Angler Diary, a citizen science project funded through the Michigan Sea Grant, encourages anglers around Michigan to track the fish they catch and input data into an app. This project is allowing everyday anglers to contribute to science as well as encourage them to learn about the health of the fish and river ecosystems around them and why it is important to promote the sustainability of rivers. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode Videographer - Mason Brown

Just a third of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math are women - and men outnumber women studying many STEM fields in college. The Whirlpool Foundation partnered with the Michigan Council on Women and Technology to present “Girls Rock IT” for girls in grades four through eight. The objective is to spark the technology interest in young girls to demonstrate how advantageous a tech career would be.

The South Bend Community School Corporation’s Broadcast Media and Film Production won “News Broadcasting School of the Year” through the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters Association. Among the accolades are first place for School Newscast and Video Magazine plus 10 additional awards. Videographer Kristen Franklin Editor Greg Banks

As a young artist, showing your work in public spaces in a professional atmosphere alongside peers is an invaluable experience. The Community Student Art Exhibition, hosted at the Box Factory for the Arts, is a space for art students around Berrien County to get recognition for their projects and creations. This is a way for their artwork to leave school buildings and create community engagement. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode Production Assistant - Solana Campbell

Studebaker Center in South Bend held its first annual Literacy night for Pre-K families. The event was a way to celebrate the end of Pre-K through interactive fun, learning activities and story times. Each student left with a free dinner and books. The event was also an opportunity to connect with parents on how to further aid their children with literacy and all things learning and growing.

Stable Grounds is a nonprofit that has partnered with Middlebury Community Schools to provide free equine therapy for children in school. By interacting with gentle and understanding horses and donkeys while working through problems and frustrations, kids are better able to process their thoughts and build towards solutions. Stable Grounds is a supportive and safe space that is inclusive and encouraging of children from all backgrounds. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

Purdue Extension of Pulaski County offered an animation class to students this semester as part of the Lego Movie Maker SPARK Club. Youth program students learned about stop motion animation, storyboards, and special effects at the Pulaski County Public Library.