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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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October 16th, 2019
This week on Education Counts we continue our prob...
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October 16th, 2019
This week on Education Counts we continue our probe into mental health by looking at the positive role of mentors and easing the stigma that is associated with mental health issues. We sat in on an acting class at the South Bend Civic Theatre that is designed for middle school students and look at how learning to act can be a great teacher. St. Patrick's County Park presents a program for preschool families acquainting kids and nature and the benefits therein. We witness the work of Grace College engineering students and how they've profoundly watched their research change a life.
October 16, 2019
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October 9th, 2019
Education Counts presents more highlights on educa...
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October 9th, 2019
Education Counts presents more highlights on educational initiatives in the region. Find out how VR learning is created and benefiting students at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor. The RV Technical Institute is training the workforce to meet the needs of a growing industry. See how the Center of Workforce Innovations is helping adults gain a high school education and easing barriers into the workforce in Starke County at the Adult Learning Center. Students of all ages learn more than skills at the Irish Figure Skating Club in South Bend. We also kick off our newest segment. Our deeper dives will take you further into one of our stories with segment producers Brent Fox and Kayla Williams.
October 9, 2019
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October 2nd, 2019
This week's Education Counts looks at educational ...
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October 2nd, 2019
This week's Education Counts looks at educational programs at the Krasl Art Center and K12 programs at the Lilly Center. We also explore other factors that impact learning. Mental health issues are starting to become more mainstream conversations. The Mary Morris Leighton Impact Series is presenting screenings about Suicide: The Ripple Effect to create healthy dialogue around suicide. Mental Health, School Discipline and the School to Prison Pipeline address a growing issue students face.
October 2, 2019
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September 25th, 2019
We've compiled some of the best stories for a high...
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September 25th, 2019
We've compiled some of the best stories for a highlight on pre-k through lifelong learning opportunities in our region. Check out a pond study at Fernwood Botanical Gardens and a summer residency for student artists at the South Bend Museum of Art. We talk about the negative health impact bullying has on victims as well as a preschool that is using movement as a form of teaching. Don't miss "No Malice Required" and why embracing different cultures can lift barriers. Learn how Responsive Classrooms are making learning easier and what business owners learned at the Early Learning Summit.
September 25, 2019
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September 18th, 2019
We're got another great episode of educational ini...
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September 18th, 2019
We're got another great episode of educational initiatives lined up for you. This week, we learn about responsive classrooms and how they work. We look at bullying and its effects on eating healthy or not. Learning a foreign language is not just about learning the words and tenses, it is about the culture as well and we take a look into that. We also spotlight the Early Learning Summit to see how businesses are making the connection how important quality early childhood education can be to the community.
September 18, 2019
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September 11th, 2019
In this episode of Education Counts, we find out a...
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September 11th, 2019
In this episode of Education Counts, we find out about a program called "No Malice Required," see how a movement-based preschool engages learning, watch grad students teach families and children the wonders of chemistry and find out about a program in Elkhart County that is feeding people from the ground up.
September 11, 2019
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September 4th, 2019
All new segments from the world of education is wh...
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September 4th, 2019
All new segments from the world of education is what we have planned in this episode of EducationCounts. We've found an artist residency at the South Bend Museum of Art, a pond study class at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and learning about women's contributions in South Bend history through the Michiana Women Leaders organization. We also highlight the LGBTQ Center, a place that promotes inclusivity, empowerment through outreach and education.
September 4, 2019
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August 28th, 2019
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August 28th, 2019
This highlight edition of Education counts spotlights the best in educational initiatives this month. Look for stories about the Notre Dame DNA Learning Center, how to become a riding therapy instructor and a schoolhouse supply store that helps teachers stock classrooms. We also feature sweat equity around bicycles at Cycle-ReCycle, a terrific reading program called Paws for Pages, Noon Time Talks at the Midwest Museum of American Art and how early intervention is impacting families through Early On of Cass County, Michigan.
August 28, 2019
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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.
July 31, 2019
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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.
July 24, 2019
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Music Together® at Goshen College
Goshen College
All children are capable of being musical. Th...
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Music Together® at Goshen College
Goshen College
All children are capable of being musical. That's why places like the Goshen College Music Center provide Music Together® classes. This research based program uses songs and movement to not only teach young children about music, but also gain confidence in themselves. These lessons also translate into other areas of development that will come into play later in a child's life.
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Manufacturing Day
South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce
Finding the right career path isn't always th...
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Manufacturing Day
South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce
Finding the right career path isn't always the easiest thing for high school students to do. There are plenty of college fairs, but what about students looking to go directly into the workforce. To provide a way to present those options, the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce partnered up with regional businesses and factories to create Manufacturing Day.
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Mentoring Moments
Mentoring Moments
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Mentoring Moments
Mentoring Moments
There has always been a stigma associated with Mental Health, with many individuals often refusing to seek help out of fear of judgement from others. When Marla Godette noticed this in her community she decided to found Mentoring Moments as a way to provide mentoring to individuals in need and also normalize the conversation surrounding mental health.
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Fall Fling
St. Patrick's County Park
Hands on learning in mother nature is truly a...
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Fall Fling
St. Patrick's County Park
Hands on learning in mother nature is truly a one of a kind experience and that's exactly what families can look forward to at St. Patrick's County Park. Fall fling is a program targeting families with preschoolers and will allow students to engage with nature, get creative with crafts, and listen to storytelling all in an effort to teach them about the fall season.
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From the Classroom to the Real World
Grace College and Seminary
Learning the true value of the education we r...
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From the Classroom to the Real World
Grace College and Seminary
Learning the true value of the education we receive usually isn't learned until our time in school is over. But for a group of engineering students at Grace College & Seminary, they're learning how what they are taught in the classroom can be used to help people right now.
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Middle School Acting Classes
South Bend Civic Theatre
All the world's a stage and the people are th...
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Middle School Acting Classes
South Bend Civic Theatre
All the world's a stage and the people are the players. And just because you're in middle school doesn't mean you can't learn the finer points of the acting craft. We explore how the South Bend Civic Theatre provides the tools not only to help students learn acting, but get out of their comfort zones and grow as people.
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The Irish Figure Skating Club
Irish Figure Skating Club
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The Irish Figure Skating Club
Irish Figure Skating Club
The Irish Figure Skating Club exists to promote the sport of figure skating by encouraging each skater to grow and achieve their own personal goals. Developing lifelong skills along with learning to figure skate is a crucial part of what they do at the skating club. Helping students to become more confident, persistent, and focused.
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The RV Technical Institute
RV Technical Institute
RV and Park Model RV manufacturing are at the...
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The RV Technical Institute
RV Technical Institute
RV and Park Model RV manufacturing are at the heart of the RV industry. While RV sales are increasing, the number of proficient, well-trained RV technicians has declining. To address the need for more skilled workers in the profession The RV Technical Institute launched in Elkhart with plans to train the next generation of RV Mechanics.
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Adult Learning Center
Center of Workforce Innovations
In setting up an Adult Learning Center in Sta...
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Adult Learning Center
Center of Workforce Innovations
In setting up an Adult Learning Center in Starke County, the Center of Workforce Innovations aims to give people who may not have finished high school the opportunity to learn the skills needed to make strides in the real world. We explore how through various classes and certifications, adults are able to find their place in today's workforce.
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Virtual Reality Lab
Lake Michigan College
Advancing technology isn't just affecting our...
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Virtual Reality Lab
Lake Michigan College
Advancing technology isn't just affecting our everyday lives. It has made its way into how students are learning in the classroom. Places like Lake Michigan College have set up Virtual Reality Labs to make their students' learning truly immersive. We explore how they're using this technology to further education.
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