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Episodes for this month
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May 29th, 2019
Episode #334
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May 22nd, 2019
Episode #333
05/22/2019
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ETHOS Robotics
At the ETHOS Innovation Center in Elkhart, students in grades K-12 get the chance to participate in building, programming, and competing in the field of robotics. We explore how these kids are able to use what they are learning on the field and turn it into a potential career path.
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Dolly Parton\'s Imagination Library
It's becoming more important than ever to get children interested in reading as soon as possible. But sometimes children's books can be expensive. That's why Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is geared towards building a child's personal library and brining the joy of reading to the next generation.
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Mindful U
Across the Michiana area students are practicing mindfulness to help them focus and stay attentive. At Darden Elementary School they introduced Mindful U Thursdays where their students work with professional yoga instructors to practice yoga and mindfulness skills.
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Goodwill and WorkOne: Working With Veterans
Goodwill Industries is giving veterans the opportunity to learn about the services that are available to them. Goodwill partnered with the WorkOne organization to help veterans on their job hunt, answer questions that many have about joining the workforce, and provide resources.
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May 15th, 2019
Episode #332
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Spelling Bee Explosion
Building the confidence to get up and speak in front of large crowd can be difficult to obtain without having the opportunity to public speak. Gentlemen and Scholars Incorporated makes it possible through its annual Spelling Bee Explosion geared towards middle and high school students in the Michiana region.
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Abundant Rain Collective Life Skills
Learning how to do things for yourself when you get out of school is important for everyone to learn even students are part of a home school collective. We take a look at how the Abundant Rain Collective in Elkhart County is making sure its high school aged students learn the life skills they need to make it in the real world.
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MoonTree Studios
The mission at MoonTree Studios is to challenge lifelong learners to experience mindfulness as they explore art, nature, and the spirit within. The studio offers a variety of ways for students to get involved with with art from studio art to working with textiles and even photography.
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Concord East Side Elementary School: Weather Balloon Launch
The 4th Grade students at Concord East Side Elementary School are making learning about weather fun with their latest weather balloon project. This balloon launch teaches them science and also collaborative skills.
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May 8th, 2019
Episode #331
On this week\'s episode, we look at how high school students are learning about careers in the construction trades by visiting work sites. We follow up with the Inspired Leadership Initiative to see how fellows are applying knowledge beyond the classroom at the University of Notre Dame. Ivy Tech is creating a safety net for students through their new Pod 7 program. The AirZoo Museum in Kalamazoo is teaching students about science and history in its multi-disciplinary approach with hands-on education and restoration.
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Construction Trades Day
Many members of the current construction field are getting up there in years and will soon be retiring. This is why groups have been working together to put on special job fairs highlighting the different construction trades. High school students got the chance to see first hand what members of the constructions industry do while working on job sites.
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Inspired Leadership Initiative: A Look Ahead
As the academic year comes to a close, we meet up again with members of the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame to see what they've learned and what they will take with them into the future. We find out what the fellows learned and see how the program moves towards its next set of incoming members.
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Air Zoo: Restoring History
At the Air Zoo Museum, students get to be involved with an exciting new project, restoring World War II aircrafts found in Lake Michigan to their former glory. By using a hands on approach to learning the museum hopes this will provide a fun way to learn about history and inspire students to join the aviation industry.
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Ivy Tech: Pod 7
Life happens and there is nothing you can do to stop that, but Ivy Tech doesn't want life to stop its students from going to school and reaching their goals. In response to this issue, the school launched its Pod 7 program to help provide assistance to students in need. This Programs helps provide things like food, daycare, financial assistance, and other resources to help students cope when life happens.
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May 1st, 2019
Episode #330
Education Counts presents four new segments about educational initiatives. Travel with us to Oak Farm Montessori School and their KinderForest program. Learn about sewing and the potential it is unlocking at Sew Loved. Find out about what\'s coming up at the Lunch and Learn Lecture Series at Robinson Community Learning Center. Cardinal Services is empowering people with disabilities through its Redbird Art Studio in Warsaw.
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Sew Loved
It began as a way to teach at risk women the art of sewing and how to get a job in the manufacturing field. But Sew Loved has grown beyond its original mission and now teaches young people and older people alike that they can make something of their lives.
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Lunch and Learn Lecture Series
Proving it's never too late to learn something new, the Lunch and Learn Lecture series provides senior citizens the opportunity to learn about various topics that may concern them. Hosted at the Robinson Community Learning Center, speakers on topics ranging from hospital bills to Alzheimer's are brought in to present and teach.
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Oak Farm Montessori School : Kinderforest
Oak Farm Montessori School's mission is to provide an environment that inspires children to reach their full potential through meaningful work and its forest school program is no exception. By allowing a set time for students to learn about and explore the local forest, they are allowing students to let nature be the teacher and learn about the world around them through exploration.
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The Redbird Art Studio
Cardinal Services is all about empowering people with disabilities or challenges and through its Redbird Art Studio ,they are doing this with art. This studio gives people with special needs the chance to express themselves with their artwork and even make money by selling their pieces. Some members of the Redbird Art Studios pieces have won awards and have made a huge impact on their community.
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