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Hans Meeder

We met author and expert, Hans Meeder, at a luncheon in South Bend, Indiana. He talked to us about his research on pathways for career and life success. For more information visit the National Center for College and Career Transitions at http://nc3t.com Also check out The Power and Promise of Pathways by Hans Meeder at https://www.amazon.com/Power-Promise-Pathways-Hans-Meeder/dp/0996980334

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Date uploaded: February 2, 2017

Organization: WNIT Public Television
City: South Bend, IN

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- September 8th, 2021 and September 22nd, 2021
  Education Counts Michiana showcases some of the be...
  
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  September 8th, 2021 and September 22nd, 2021
  Education Counts Michiana showcases some of the best programs and initiatives in education. We're always looking for ideas in teaching and learning that range from pre-k to lifelong learning. This week we visited the Learning Gardens in Elkhart, EdTech in the Bend, Dial-A-Story in LaPorte and Project Lead the Way in Berrien Springs.
  September 22, 2021
- September 1st, 2021 and September 15th, 2021
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  September 1st, 2021 and September 15th, 2021
  This week on Education Counts Michiana, we highlight Citywide Classroom, teaching through AmeriCorps, enFocus, conversations with children about race, inclusive spaces for children, reading materials to alleviate barriers to the written word and advanced manufacturing training.
  September 15, 2021
- August 25th, 2021
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  August 25th, 2021
  Education Counts Michiana celebrates innovative ideas in teaching and learning. This week we visit a site that enables students of all ability to engage with reading in different formats. See how AmeriCorps in impacting learning and teaching in our region. Make IN Move is bridging the gap between students and advanced manufacturing. Discover how project-based fellowships and public private partnering retain local talent and innovation.
  August 25, 2021
- August 18th, 2021
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  August 18th, 2021
  Education Counts features program and initiatives that are expanding ideas in education. This week, learn about how to talk to children about race and racism and D321gner Space in Elkhart County is creating programs that are inclusive of children with all abilities. Find out how Citywide Classroom is making wifi available to children in need and learn how ActivityHero connects kids and opportunities for learning and fun.
  August 18, 2021
- June 9th, 2021 and August 11th, 2021
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  June 9th, 2021 and August 11th, 2021
  Education Counts seeks programs in education that empower students of all ages. This week, learn how Dial-A-Story engages those young and old in search of a story read aloud. Discover how the Snite Museum of Art is bringing together adults and children to learn together. Find out how teenager mental health is top of mind in Warsaw. Follow Project Lead the Way in Berrien Springs.
  August 11, 2021
- June 23rd, 2021 and August 4th, 2021
  This week on Education Counts, we discover a pre-k...
  
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  June 23rd, 2021 and August 4th, 2021
  This week on Education Counts, we discover a pre-kindergarten program that the South Bend Community School Corporation created for the community. We visit the Wagon Wheel Conservatory, a new learning space for those who want experience in theatre. We learn about the Field Scholar Program at Bethel University which is fast-tracking working students. We see how instruments are creating a bridge to other cultures at the Discovery Enrichment Center.
  August 4, 2021
- June 30th, 2021 and July 28th, 2021
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  June 30th, 2021 and July 28th, 2021
  In this highlight episode, we spotlight programs and initiatives that are doing positive things in the name of education. Learn where you can see augmented reality dinosaurs in Mishawaka, how to Dial-A-Story in LaPorte and create in a STEAM Lab in Middlebury. Find out how Project Lead the Way is taking shape in Berrien Springs, how SPARK Business Accelerator is helping empower female entrepreneurs and mental health initiatives in Mishawaka and Warsaw.
  July 28, 2021
- June 16th, 2021 and July 21st, 2021
  Tonight's episode features a new STEAM Lab in Midd...
  
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  June 16th, 2021 and July 21st, 2021
  Tonight's episode features a new STEAM Lab in Middlebury which is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. Cybersecurity Classes offered by Purdue University Global and Purdue University. The ONE mental health campaign launched at School City of Mishawaka. Business education classes at Saint Mary's College, through the SPARK Business Accelerator program of the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative.
  July 21, 2021
- June 2nd, 2021 and July 14th, 2021
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  June 2nd, 2021 and July 14th, 2021
  Education Counts looks for the best ideas in education across our region. This week we sit in on an African drumming kindergarten music class. We visit the expanded Robinson Center Learning Center and see how the accredited program includes preschool for community families. Learn about how the Wagon Wheel Conservatory offers programs for students and adults who want to learn about theater production. See dinosaurs up close in Mishawaka Parks while using a new AR app.
  July 14, 2021
- July 7th, 2021
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  July 7th, 2021
  Education Counts highlights programs and initiatives in education. This week, find out how to make your brain Bendable. See how kids can learn to read with Page the Puppy. Discover how adults in Michigan can go back to school, tuition free. Learn how the Empowerment Zone is taking a holistic approach to education.
  July 7, 2021
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- Build, Learn, Grow Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
  The pandemic has highlighted a big problem fo...
  
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  The pandemic has highlighted a big problem for families of young children: the high cost of quality education. Many working parents earn too much to qualify for vouchers, but quality early care and before/after school programs are still unaffordable. That's why Indiana has extended a scholarship program to support Indiana parents of all income levels.
- EdTech in the Bend Conference South Bend Community School Corporation
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  EdTech in the Bend Conference South Bend Community School Corporation
  In September, educators from all over Michiana will come to South Bend to improve their use of technology in the classroom. The annual conference is called EdTech in the Bend, where attendees can expect to learn new tips and tricks from the experts... and from each other.
- Learning Gardens Elkhart Education Foundation
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  Kids need more time outside. Can they do that without leaving the classroom? In Elkhart, the answer is yes. The Elkhart Education Foundation calls these outdoor classrooms Learning Gardens, but the kids just call them "fun."
- Minds in Motion Minds in Motion, Inc.
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  Studies have found that not all students learn in the exact same way. Minds in Motion is a program that activates the learning centers within a child's mind through various physical exercises. We take a look at how these techniques make sure all students are fully engaged in learning.
- A Kids Company About™ A Kids Company About™
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  With so many social topics out there today, it can sometimes be hard for parents to find the best ways to discuss them. A Kids Company About™ is a multi-platform resource that includes books, podcasts, and even classes geared towards children and the biggest topics of the day.
- Bookshare Benetech
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  Reading is an important part of education. But some students are't able to use physical books. Bookshare provides millions of titles that can be engaged with in multiple ways to make sure every students is able to enjoy and absorb what they're reading.
- Citywide Classroom South Bend South Bend Community School Corporation
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  The Internet has become more than just a luxury these days. Parents use it for work and kids use it for school. But some households don't have access to high quality internet connections. Citywide Classroom South Bend is providing the needed equipment to help close the digital divide at no cost.
- Talking to Children About Race
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  There are many topics young children will ask their parents about. While the subject of race can seem uncomfortable, it shouldn't be avoided. We take a look at some of the resources parents can use to talk to their children about race and race relations.
- Make IN Move
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  There are many new career paths out there for students who are getting ready to finish high school. Conexus Indiana launched a new initiative called Make IN Move to help find a field that is right for them. This initiative informs students about the potential prospects of venturing into the world of advanced manufacturing and logistics.
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  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.
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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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Science is an important subject in school, but how are schools sparking the interest of students from a young age?

Go inside what two Michiana schools are doing to make science fun.
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