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  September 8th, 2021 and September 22nd, 2021

  Airdate: September 22, 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 wee... (Show More)

  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.

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    Learning Gardens

    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 ki... (Show More)

    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."
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  January 29th, 2020

  Airdate: January 29, 2020

  Education Counts this week features stories about seeing, saving, studying and searching. Kindness to Prevent Blindness provides prescription glasses to children at school to prepare them for learning... (Show More)

  Education Counts this week features stories about seeing, saving, studying and searching. Kindness to Prevent Blindness provides prescription glasses to children at school to prepare them for learning. Project Impact provides financial literacy classes teaching students to help make their money work for them. Proteus is taking students from farm labor and placing them in professional internships to set them on career tracks in their desired field. Students at Cassopolis Public Schools are earning dual credit and certifications in high school.

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    Kindness to Prevent Blindness

    For students to be able to learn and reach their full potential, they need to have all the tools necessary. This includes having a pair of prescription glasses for students who may not be able to see ... (Show More)

    For students to be able to learn and reach their full potential, they need to have all the tools necessary. This includes having a pair of prescription glasses for students who may not be able to see everything as clearly as they should. We explore a program geared towards making sure students get the proper eyewear for learning.