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March 1st, 2023
Airdate: March 1, 2023
Education Counts highlights innovative ideas in education across the spectrum from preschool through lifelong learning. This week, we spotlight a convergence of preschool with a retirement home. We fo... (Show More)

Education Counts highlights innovative ideas in education across the spectrum from preschool through lifelong learning. This week, we spotlight a convergence of preschool with a retirement home. We follow Girls and Women in Science at two events in Michigan. We sit in on Discovery Academy which offers an alternative high school option in Berrien Springs. We watch entrepreneurs develop business skills in a bootcamp through HustleSBE.
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  Discovery Academy
  
  Known for its opportunities for a “second chance,” the Discovery Academy in Berrien Springs is an alternative education high school for students who didn’t work well in traditional l... (Show More)
  
  Known for its opportunities for a “second chance,” the Discovery Academy in Berrien Springs is an alternative education high school for students who didn’t work well in traditional learning environments. Through unique programs such as Job Genius and Math Prisms (a virtual reality math class), students find themselves excelling in this go-at-your-own-pace environment. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode
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June 9th, 2021 and August 11th, 2021
Airdate: August 11, 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 Mu... (Show More)

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.
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  Project Lead the Way
  
  Project Lead The Way is a program in Berrien Springs that helps guide students along possible career pathways with hands on learning. This program hopes to inspire kids to keep high aspirations by int... (Show More)
  
  Project Lead The Way is a program in Berrien Springs that helps guide students along possible career pathways with hands on learning. This program hopes to inspire kids to keep high aspirations by introducing them to biology, engineering, and many other career options so that they can have an idea of what they could possibly pursue after high school.
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September 23rd, 2020
Airdate: September 23, 2020
We've got four new stories about education lined up for a new episode of Education Counts. Find out how Andrews University modified SciFest to include students across the nation in the annual event. L... (Show More)

We've got four new stories about education lined up for a new episode of Education Counts. Find out how Andrews University modified SciFest to include students across the nation in the annual event. Learn how public television is experimenting with datacasting to deliver educational materials to students in weak internet areas of the country. Robinson Community Learning Center has a new building, a new look and will be able to provide more services for students in South Bend. Take a virtual tour through the Civil Rights Heritage Center.
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  Andrews University SciFest
  
  SciFest at Andrews University has always been encouraging STEM education to students. But due to COVID, they had to get innovative, which has seemingly turned out to be advantageous for them. Even tho... (Show More)
  
  SciFest at Andrews University has always been encouraging STEM education to students. But due to COVID, they had to get innovative, which has seemingly turned out to be advantageous for them. Even though students are unable to visit the campus for this year's SciFest, Andrews University has been able to send the the fest to students' homes across the U.S.
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October 24th, 2018
Airdate: October 24, 2018
Education Counts showcases the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, takes a closer look at alternative education at the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, highlights inclusiv... (Show More)

Education Counts showcases the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, takes a closer look at alternative education at the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy, highlights inclusiveness at the Brain Lair Bookstore and examines the Mini Medical University Beacon Health offers for teenagers.
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  Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
  
  The traditional school route may not be for everyone. In the first part of a multi-part series, Brent Fox explores different types of alternative schools. He also explores how these alternative progra... (Show More)
  
  The traditional school route may not be for everyone. In the first part of a multi-part series, Brent Fox explores different types of alternative schools. He also explores how these alternative programs are working to break the stigma about the students who attend them. We begin with the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
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May 9th, 2018
Airdate: May 9, 2018
This week, we meet peers who help classmates navigate the social aspects of school, learn about a nut-free classroom, talk about administrators preparing students for major building transitions, and m... (Show More)

This week, we meet peers who help classmates navigate the social aspects of school, learn about a nut-free classroom, talk about administrators preparing students for major building transitions, and meet students who are learning to live with Parkinson\'s.
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  Peer to Peer Program
  
  A Peer to Peer mentoring program that matches up students with other students who have a disability to make sure they are active members of the school community.
  
  A Peer to Peer mentoring program that matches up students with other students who have a disability to make sure they are active members of the school community.
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March 29th, 2017
Airdate: March 29, 2017
This week on Education Counts_Michiana, we visit the Project SEARCH program in St. Joseph, Michigan, learn about the magnet program at John Adams High School in South Bend, and more.

This week on Education Counts_Michiana, we visit the Project SEARCH program in St. Joseph, Michigan, learn about the magnet program at John Adams High School in South Bend, and more.
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  Project SEARCH
  
  The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program offers a one-year school-to-work internship for students with disabilities.
  
  The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program offers a one-year school-to-work internship for students with disabilities.
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    Ken Fetke
    
    Instructor, Ken Fetke, talks about his passion for Project SEARCH.
    
    Instructor, Ken Fetke, talks about his passion for Project SEARCH.
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    Janis Wold
    
    Janis Wold is passionate about working with students. She shares her experience with Project SEARCH.
    
    Janis Wold is passionate about working with students. She shares her experience with Project SEARCH.
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    Craig Kuhn
    
    Craig Kuhn shares more about the community partnerships and goals of Project SEARCH.
    
    Craig Kuhn shares more about the community partnerships and goals of Project SEARCH.
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    Craig Blasko
    
    Supervisor of Ancillary Services & Programs, Craig Blasko, shares his thoughts on Project SEARCH.
    
    Supervisor of Ancillary Services & Programs, Craig Blasko, shares his thoughts on Project SEARCH.