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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
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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July 31st, 2019
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July 31st, 2019
This week's Education Counts features some of the best initiatives we've showcased in July. Tune in to discover the natural approach at Luna Hill Farm's Wild School, emotional education provided at RUMERTIME Summer Camp and how teachers are learning over the summer through Teacher Externships. We also spotlight a bit of respite at A Rosie Place for Children, the University of Notre Dame's Certified Innovation Mentor Program, the Warrior School Project which bridges veterans and higher education and English as a New Language for adults at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor.
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July 24th, 2019
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July 24th, 2019
Join us on Education Counts Michiana this week for more educational initiatives. Check out a new B.A. program at Holy Cross College that is teaching teachers who will be going to Indian reservations and how local teachers are getting an opportunity to apply those skills in South Bend classrooms. We take a look at the outreach programs presented by the Elkhart Environmental Center for children and adults. Find out how parents and siblings of medically fragile children are offered a bit of respite at A Rose Place for Children. Learn how Lake Michigan College is teaching adults from around the world English as a new language.
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July 17th, 2019
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July 17th, 2019
Education Counts Michiana brings you four new stories this week from educators and programs that are making a difference spanning from preschool through lifelong learning. The Underground Railroad Days in Vandalia, Michigan showcases the legacy of historical sites and those who helped ensure freedom. We visited Wild School at Luna Hill Farm for a look at nature and natural learning. South Bend Woodworks shared toymaking process and their educational partnership with Goodwill Industries. We learn about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and how the program is getting books in the hands of children.
July 17, 2019
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July 10th, 2019
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July 10th, 2019
Education Counts Michiana features a look at teacher externships, a partnership with educators and the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce. Find out how women are employed and empowered through Dress for Success. A look at educational outreach through the Elkhart County Historical Museum took us on a trip to Bristol. Getting books in the hands of kids is the goal of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
July 10, 2019
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July 3rd, 2019
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July 3rd, 2019
We're serving up more stories from education and business this week including a look at how the University of Notre Dame is helping veterans through the Warrior Scholar Project, summer education programs helping to bridge the school year at the Plymouth Public Library, why you might want to participate in the Certified Innovation Mentor Program and how RUMERTIME Summer Camp is healing children.
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May 8th, 2019
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May 8th, 2019
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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May 1st, 2019
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May 1st, 2019
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.
May 1, 2019
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April 24th, 2019
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April 24th, 2019
This special episode highlights some of the best initiatives we've found this month. Join us for a look at teaching teachers hands on nature training, be introduced to the Dugout Dolls in Niles who are teaching female athletes skills for off the field and take a dive into 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a parent child reading initiative presented by the St. Joseph County Public Library. We also have stories about how bouncy bands are helping kids expend energy while concentrating on desk work and how service dogs are trained to assist and for safety. We also talk about equipping students with autism with tools for success and how to become aware of your own biases and how that can present learning, teaching and working with others around us.
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Early On Cass County
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Early On Cass County
The Early On program serves as an early intervention to special needs students between the ages of 0-3 years old. This program is part of a federal law that supports states in providing services for qualified young children and their families and recognizes the central role families have in the lives of their children. It also recognizes that families are experts about their children. Early prevention is the key to insuring that special needs children have a chance at a successful future.
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CareerWise Elkhart County
Horizon Education Alliance
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CareerWise Elkhart County
Horizon Education Alliance
Through a partnership between Horizon Education Alliance and CareerWise Colorado, Elkhart County has created an apprenticeship program to train the next generation. This educational opportunity will give high school students hands on training at participating businesses in the area.
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Schoolhouse Supply Store
Elkhart Education Foundation
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Schoolhouse Supply Store
Elkhart Education Foundation
A study found that teachers in Elkhart County spend an average of $1000 of their own money on supplies for the classroom. To address this issue, the Elkhart Education Foundation has launched a Schoolhouse Supply Store where teacher can access supplies, free of charge.
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Therapeutic Riding Instructors
Reins of Life
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Therapeutic Riding Instructors
Reins of Life
Getting up in the saddle and riding a horse can be an experience like none other. It's because of this that riding therapy has become a way to help people with special needs. At place likes Reins of Life, riding therapy students go through different exercises to help with their overall development. But what does it take to become one of these riding therapy instructors?
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Paws for Pages
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Paws for Pages
At the Humane Society of St.Joesph County kids are given the opportunity to read to a furry friend. This benefits the child and the shelter animal. For children reading to animals can often improve self confidence in their reading abilities and the animals get to interact with the kids in a stressful enviroment. The children also get to take 2 free books home with them after playing with the animals.
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Seed to Feed
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Seed to Feed
Seed to feed is a program started by Church Community Services that works to address food insecurity in the Elkhart community. The program has two gardens where they grow various produce to sell to the community. This program gives people the ability to access fresh and healthy produce when it might not be financially feasible and also introduces students to the art of garden keeping.
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Noon Time Talks
Midwest Museum of American Art
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Noon Time Talks
Midwest Museum of American Art
Museums are a great place to go to learn something new. At the Midwest Museum of American Art, the public can attend a series of events known as Noon Time Talks. Attendees can experience different types of art and film presentaitons and participate in discussion.
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Cycle-Re-Cycle
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Cycle-Re-Cycle
The neighborhood bicycle shop is usually a place to find that special pair of wheels or get the ones you already have fixed. But Cycle Re Cycle isn't your everyday bike shop. Here, people actually learn mechanical skills rather than just see the results of them.
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Being a Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County
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Being a Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County
Having a mentor can make all the difference in the life of a child in need. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that pairs those children with an adult who can serve not only as a guide, but as a friend.
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Fab Lab
Lake Michigan College
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Fab Lab
Lake Michigan College
Having a place to design and build allows people to let their minds wander into the world of creativity. Maker spaces like the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College offers not just students, but members of the community the chance to find their creative side.
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