A federal program that helps volunteers develop new educational programs also helps them further their own education. They’re not going abroad with the Peace Corps, but doing a year of service right here in Michiana with AmeriCorps.

In Elkhart County, D321gner Space, a new nonprofit is creating new spaces for special needs children. This program's unique model will allow typical and atypical children to learn with each other, and from each other.        

As the days grow longer and hotter, it can be easy to forget that the importance of mental health does not go away. And after a roller coaster of a school year, teens could be feeling even more pressure than usual. We take a look at the services young people in Warsaw can use to keep them in the right state of mind.        

Project Lead The Way is a program in Berrien Springs that helps guide students along possible career pathways with hands on learning. This program hopes to inspire kids to keep high aspirations by introducing them to biology, engineering, and many other career options so that they can have an idea of what they could possibly pursue after high school.

Nothing beats hearing a story read out loud. The La Porte County Public Library's Dial-A-Story program provides age appropriate stories for children, teens and even adults. We take a look and a listen at how these stories are brought to life.

The Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame presents Side-By-Side Saturdays. The program hopes to continue educating children about the beauty in nature. Their classes are held via Zoom, but promise to provide educational enrichment about art and the environment around us.

The mission of Pre-K programs is to provide as many kids as possible with a high quality educational foundation. Starting this fall the South Bend Community School Corporation will become part of that mission by launching three programs at no cost to parents.        

A college degree can be a valuable tool when it comes to career paths. But the cost of attending college often keeps people away. The Field Scholar Program at Bethel University in Mishawaka partners with local employers to provide either a low or no debt option for students to earn their degree.