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  November 30th, 2016

  Airdate: November 30, 2016

  This week we learn about the Five Star Life program at Dowagiac Middle School, and the Drum2Change program in Elkhart, Indiana. Both programs are raising the bar for students’ success. We also hear ... (Show More)

  This week we learn about the Five Star Life program at Dowagiac Middle School, and the Drum2Change program in Elkhart, Indiana. Both programs are raising the bar for students’ success. We also hear from Dr. Kenneth Spells, the new superintendent of the South Bend Community Schools Corporation.

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    Drum2Change

    Students in the Drum2Change program perform in a group called “Roots of Rhythm.” This program, based on the World Music Drumming curriculum, aligns lessons with the national education standards fo... (Show More)

    Students in the Drum2Change program perform in a group called “Roots of Rhythm.” This program, based on the World Music Drumming curriculum, aligns lessons with the national education standards for music. Engaging in music fosters teamwork, responsibility, goal setting, and improves focus.

    • Clip

      Dawn Ashton

      

      Dawn Ashton explains the Drum2Change program and its benefit on students’ success and overall deve... (Show More)

      Dawn Ashton explains the Drum2Change program and its benefit on students’ success and overall development.

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      Janessa Jackson

      

      Janessa Jackson, participant in Drum2Change at Hawthorne Elementary School, explains how food is inc... (Show More)

      Janessa Jackson, participant in Drum2Change at Hawthorne Elementary School, explains how food is incorporated into music.

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      Aaron Fabian

      

      Aaron Fabian, participant in Drum2Change at Hawthorne Elementary School, explains that this program ... (Show More)

      Aaron Fabian, participant in Drum2Change at Hawthorne Elementary School, explains that this program has helped him become more focused.

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      Leo Castro

      

      Leo Castro, participant in Drum2Change at Hawthorne Elementary School, discusses how the Drum2Change... (Show More)

      Leo Castro, participant in Drum2Change at Hawthorne Elementary School, discusses how the Drum2Change program has impacted his life.