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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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Diana Gore is a lifelong learner! She shares her educational journey and the kind of approach we need to take when helping youth in poverty.
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November 18th, 2020
Education Counts seeks to promote initiatives in e...
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November 18th, 2020
Education Counts seeks to promote initiatives in education that are successful and inspire replication. This week we feature a sustainability program at Hollywood Elementary School in Stevensville that is teaching students where their food comes from. Colere Quartet is inspiring future musicians to pick up an instrument and learn to play. P.A.C.T. stands for Promise Academy for Conflict Transformation which gives students tools for expressing emotion and helping them respond to conflict in more positive ways. Learn about the history behind women gaining the right to vote, who local key players were and how it has impacted our region.
November 18, 2020
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November 11th, 2020
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November 11th, 2020
This week on Education Counts Michiana, see how teachers are coping with change fatigue, discover what's in store for students who are part of the activity club at Culver-Union Township Public Library, learn about new app that's connecting students and homework study and find out how girls at the Benton Harbor Girls Academy are learning confidence through academics. Education Counts Michiana highlights programs and initiatives that are working to provide the best in teaching and leanring.
November 11, 2020
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October 28th, 2020
In this highlight episode, instructors can learn w...
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October 28th, 2020
In this highlight episode, instructors can learn where to find PBS Teacher Planning Kits and students can discover the Gentlemen and Scholars Spelling Bee Explosion. Learn how students at John Adams High School are learning about aviation through Civil Air Patrol. Interns are getting hands-on experience through internships at WSMK/WNIL and the Black Pine Animal Park. Parents have resources to help cope with distance learning for students and the La Porte community is helping students through the Slicer Champions Mentoring Program.
October 28, 2020
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October 21st, 2020
Education Counts is looking for innovative ways to...
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October 21st, 2020
Education Counts is looking for innovative ways to teach, learn and create understanding. This week, discover how students are learning about aviation through Civil Air Patrol program at John Adams High School in South Bend. See how students are learning the business of radio broadcasting through internships at WSMK/WNIL. See how the Southwest Michigan Miracle League is a place for all athletes of any ability can be included and part of a team. Celebrate student creativity through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
October 21, 2020
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October 14th, 2020
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October 14th, 2020
This week on Education Counts we have four more segments featuring innovation in education. Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library launched a program that lets students explore other countries. Learn how the Gentlemen and Scholars' Spelling Bee Explosion teaches confidence and engages students in public speaking. Elkhart Schools share tools for parents for distance learning. See what steps Michigan City Virtual Academy has adapted to flexible learning.
October 14, 2020
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October 7th, 2020
Education Counts seeks programs and initiatives in...
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October 7th, 2020
Education Counts seeks programs and initiatives in education that are innovative and impactful. This week we feature B.E.A.R Reading Center that helps students who have reading hurdles. Teachers have a new resources in PBS Teacher Planning Kits. Learn about internship opportunities at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. See how adults are shaping young minds in education through the Slicer Champions Mentoring Program.
October 7, 2020
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September 30th, 2020
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September 30th, 2020
Join us for a highlight edition of Education Counts Michiana. Learn how students are experiencing the field of aviation at the La Porte Municipal Airport flight simulator. See how Good Shepherd Montessori is keeping in-person learning safely hands-on. Find out how leaders are being shaped in the Leadership Accelerator in Berrien County. Elkhart Schools are helping parents and students deal with school uncertainty. Explore the wine and viticulture program at Lake Michigan College. Get a walk through the new building at Robinson Community Learning Center and see how the new space means more programs for students. The RV Technical Institute is training a new workforce for the RV industry. Education Counts Michiana looks for best practices in education inside and outside the classroom.
September 30, 2020
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September 23rd, 2020
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September 23rd, 2020
We've got four new stories about education lined up for a new episode of Education Counts. Find out how Andrews University modified SciFest to include students across the nation in the annual event. Learn how public television is experimenting with datacasting to deliver educational materials to students in weak internet areas of the country. Robinson Community Learning Center has a new building, a new look and will be able to provide more services for students in South Bend. Take a virtual tour through the Civil Rights Heritage Center.
September 23, 2020
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September 16th, 2020
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September 16th, 2020
On this week's episode of Education Counts Michiana, see how Good Shepherd Montessori is getting kids outside and hands-on. Find out about the School of Wine and Viticulture at LaKe Michigan College and how students are learning the bigger business of wine making. Discover how the Innovation Moshpit is inspiring business growth. See how Ivy Tech Community College students and alumni are connecting to employers through the career connecting program.
September 16, 2020
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September 9th, 2020
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September 9th, 2020
We're always searching for programs and initiatives that further the education of students and teachers. This week, see how Elkhart schools are dealing with school uncertainty. Learn about IMPower and how adults are learning about the basics of finances, the importance of community and business ownership. Discover how schools in LaGrange County are addressing emotional and mental health issues. Find out how flight simulators are engaging future pilots and paving the way for advanced learning on the ground.
September 9, 2020
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Bertrand Farm Internship Program
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Bertrand Farm in Niles, MI looks towards inte...
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Bertrand Farm Internship Program
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Bertrand Farm in Niles, MI looks towards interns to help out with their day to day duties. By employing the help of interns they are able to not only save money on farm labor, but also inspire them to pursue careers in agriculture.
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Virtual Manufacturing Day
Horizon Education Alliance
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Virtual Manufacturing Day
Horizon Education Alliance
Manufacturing day is a day where students are able to see first hand the work that goes into working in a local manufacturing business. These events are to help students learn about different career paths as well as meeting possible employers. This years MFG day was different because it was all virtual.
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Planting Sustainability at Hollywood Elementary
Gardening has been taught at Hollywood Elemen...
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Planting Sustainability at Hollywood Elementary
Gardening has been taught at Hollywood Elementary in Stevensville, Michigan for years. However in this day and age, educators at Hollywood Elementary find that it is even more vital to teach children where their food comes from. They also like to teach their students the importance of also taking care of the earth while doing so. They believe gardening is an essential life skill, and teaching students the basic sets them on the right path to career and health choices.
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P.A.C.T.
Center for Community Justice, Elkhart County
The Center for Community Justice is trying to...
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Center for Community Justice, Elkhart County
The Center for Community Justice is trying to erase the words "at risk" and replace them with "at promise", in regards to teens who have made bad decisions when it comes to emotional expression. They want to shape these young people into adults who are responsible with their emotional expression so that they not only avoid making impulsive decisions that they may regret, but that they also transform their community through their positive actions.
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Votes for Women Exhibit
The History Museum
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Votes for Women Exhibit
The History Museum
It was only a century ago that women in the United States were given the right to vote in elections. The History Museum in South Bend is honoring those who fought for that right in their Votes for Women Exhibit.
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The Colere Quartet
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association
Music has a very special power. It brings tog...
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The Colere Quartet
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association
Music has a very special power. It brings together people from all walks of life to make something magical. To help spread the message of making music the Colere Quartet is taking their message on the road in hopes of inspiring young kids to pick an instrument.
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Activity Club at Culver-Union Township Library
Culver-Union Township Library
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Activity Club at Culver-Union Township Library
Culver-Union Township Library
In this age of e-learning, it is easy for children to miss out on valuable social and hands on learning opportunities. Culver-Union Township Public Library wants to do its part by picking up where schools leave off. Their Activity Club gives students an outlet to participate in lots of neat projects, and to also communicate with others in a safe and hygienic atmosphere.
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Benton Harbor Girls Academy
Benton Harbor Girl's Academy
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Benton Harbor Girls Academy
Benton Harbor Girl's Academy
The Benton Harbor Girls Academy wants girls to get an education that is free of distractions and that does not undermine their intelligence. Their academy pride's itself on educating girls in an atmosphere that places them in the center, so that the focus is on them and what they are learning. They want girls to feel confident about their abilities, and to know that they are just as capable as males.
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Change Fatigue
Change is always happening. And it's happen...
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Change Fatigue
Change is always happening. And it's happened even more so in the world of education. But often times, too much change can lead to Change Fatigue. We find out how all educators are able to cope with change and adapt for the future.
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Studytable
Studytable is an app currently only in the ...
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Studytable
Studytable is an app currently only in the Apple Store that allows college students to connect with one another to discuss what they're learning in class. Students are able to do more than just chat with one another. They can share notes and form digital study groups to make sure everyone can succeed.
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