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April 21st, 2021
Airdate: April 21, 2021
Education Counts Michiana celebrates programs and initiatives that are impacting our region in and out of classrooms. This week learn what students at Concord will learn by participating in esports. H... (Show More)

Education Counts Michiana celebrates programs and initiatives that are impacting our region in and out of classrooms. This week learn what students at Concord will learn by participating in esports. Hornets and Hippos are an educational guide for children and parents to learn about anxiety, mental health and mindfulness. See how the state of Michigan is helping adult students go back to school in the Reconnect Program. Discover the three things needed in education - innovation, collaboration and funding.
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  3 Important Things in Education
  
  There are many factors to weigh when it comes to graduation and employment rates for Indiana residents. By looking at it from a macro level we can all see where and how we are helping and distributing... (Show More)
  
  There are many factors to weigh when it comes to graduation and employment rates for Indiana residents. By looking at it from a macro level we can all see where and how we are helping and distributing aid across the state, so that students and workers can aim their efforts higher. Brian Wiebe, CEO of the Horizon Education Alliance, talks to us briefly about what we have been doing and where we could go, when making sure Indiana residents are getting the most "bang for their buck" in their educational pursuits.
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December 9th, 2020
Airdate: December 9, 2020
This week on Education Counts we highlight our stories about programs and initiatives that are helping students learn. This week find out how students in Elkhart and Goshen can use live tutors through... (Show More)

This week on Education Counts we highlight our stories about programs and initiatives that are helping students learn. This week find out how students in Elkhart and Goshen can use live tutors through Brainfuse. See an emergency preparedness training facility for first responders. Learn how Teaching Books is making a difference for young readers. Discover what students are learning through paid apprenticeships in Elkhart County.
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  Modern Youth Apprenticeships
  
  Career Wise's Modern Youth Apprenticeship program, gives students a fresh take on what it means to be an apprentice. They encourage students to pursue careers in modern industries, with paid jobs that... (Show More)
  
  Career Wise's Modern Youth Apprenticeship program, gives students a fresh take on what it means to be an apprentice. They encourage students to pursue careers in modern industries, with paid jobs that they can also balance with their academic careers.
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November 21st, 2018
Airdate: November 21, 2018
Education Counts heads to the airport in Plymouth to learn more about a new career technical education track in aviation, visits Zagbegon Academy, a Pokagon preschool to see the convergence of traditi... (Show More)

Education Counts heads to the airport in Plymouth to learn more about a new career technical education track in aviation, visits Zagbegon Academy, a Pokagon preschool to see the convergence of traditional knowledge and STEM learning, learns that most kids in alternative schools aren’t behavior problems at Merit Learning Center in Goshen and joins the Iron Pride Robotics Team at Wawasee High School.
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  Merit Learning Center
  
  Often times, students who attend alternative high schools are thought to be trouble makers or have other issues. But most of the students who do attend have other reasons for being there. We travel to... (Show More)
  
  Often times, students who attend alternative high schools are thought to be trouble makers or have other issues. But most of the students who do attend have other reasons for being there. We travel to the Merit Learning Center in Goshen, Indiana to find out how students are able to earn the credits they need to graduate on time and get ahead in life.
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April 12th, 2017
Airdate: April 12, 2017
This week we hear more from Ancilla College in Donaldson, Indiana, on their upcoming autism program. We also visit the Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan, speak with John Place from Ancon Construction in Go... (Show More)

This week we hear more from Ancilla College in Donaldson, Indiana, on their upcoming autism program. We also visit the Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan, speak with John Place from Ancon Construction in Goshen, and speak with the Indian Association at the University of Notre Dame.
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  John Place
  
  This week we sit down with John Place, president of Ancon Construction, to learn about his company’s involvement with the Elkhart Area Career Center. We also learn about their initiative to increase... (Show More)
  
  This week we sit down with John Place, president of Ancon Construction, to learn about his company’s involvement with the Elkhart Area Career Center. We also learn about their initiative to increase students’ wages after earning the Governor’s Work Ethic Certification.
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March 15th, 2017
Airdate: March 15, 2017
This week we continue to explore Montessori education at Good Shepherd Montessori School. We also visit Hannah and Friends, as well as Angel Bridge Life and Enterprise in South Bend, and we speak with... (Show More)

This week we continue to explore Montessori education at Good Shepherd Montessori School. We also visit Hannah and Friends, as well as Angel Bridge Life and Enterprise in South Bend, and we speak with students at Bethany Christian Schools about their upcoming speech competition.
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  Speech Competition
  
  Students at Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen, Indiana, learn how to make their voices heard beyond using their cellphones. They have an amazing speech team here and seven of their students qualifie... (Show More)
  
  Students at Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen, Indiana, learn how to make their voices heard beyond using their cellphones. They have an amazing speech team here and seven of their students qualified for the state competition in Indianapolis at Fishers High School.
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    Philip Krabill
    
    Bethany Christian High School speakers took fifth place in Class A at the Indiana High School Forens... (Show More)
    
    Bethany Christian High School speakers took fifth place in Class A at the Indiana High School Forensics Association State Speech Tournament at Fishers High School on Saturday. Philip shares his experience.
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    Michael Yeakey
    
    Students at Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen, Indiana, learn how to make their voices heard beyon... (Show More)
    
    Students at Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen, Indiana, learn how to make their voices heard beyond using their cellphones. They have an amazing speech team here and seven of their students qualified for the state competition in Indianapolis at Fishers High School. Students at Bethany Christian Schools are an exception. Speech coach, Michael Yeakey, teaches students how to become effective communicators and critical thinkers.
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    Hannah Yeakey
    
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    Bethany Christian High School speakers took fifth place in Class A at the Indiana High School Forensics Association State Speech Tournament at Fishers High School on Saturday. Hannah Yeakey finished 15th in both international extemporaneous speaking and original oratory.
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    Alistair Tollar
    
    Bethany Christian High School speakers took fifth place in Class A at the Indiana High School Forens... (Show More)
    
    Bethany Christian High School speakers took fifth place in Class A at the Indiana High School Forensics Association State Speech Tournament at Fishers High School on Saturday. Alistair shares his excitement and discusses how real-world communication is more effective than communicating via technology.
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January 18th, 2017
Airdate: January 18, 2017
This week we take a deeper look into childhood mental health and trauma, and its correlation with drug abuse and suicide. Monica Murphy sits down with Amy Rosen at Oaklawn in Elkhart, Indiana, and Dr.... (Show More)

This week we take a deeper look into childhood mental health and trauma, and its correlation with drug abuse and suicide. Monica Murphy sits down with Amy Rosen at Oaklawn in Elkhart, Indiana, and Dr. John Gallagher at Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen, Indiana. We also attended a public forum titled, “What will we lose if we lose public education?” and the community luncheon at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center in South Bend, Indiana.
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  Mental Health Story, #3
  
  John Gallagher, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of social work at Indiana University South Bend where he teachers in the mental health and addictions concentration. He has practiced mental health and... (Show More)
  
  John Gallagher, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of social work at Indiana University South Bend where he teachers in the mental health and addictions concentration. He has practiced mental health and addictions counseling for 15 years. He sat down with reporter, Monica Murphy, for an in-depth interview on drug abuse, suicide, and overall mental health.
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    John Gallagher, Ph.D.
    
    John Gallagher, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of social work at Indiana University South Bend whe... (Show More)
    
    John Gallagher, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of social work at Indiana University South Bend where he teachers in the mental health and addictions concentration. He has practiced mental health and addictions counseling for 15 years. He sat down with reporter, Monica Murphy, for an in-depth interview on drug abuse, suicide, and overall mental health.
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January 11th, 2017
Airdate: January 11, 2017
This week we explore mental health and childhood trauma and how it is impacting students in the classroom. We speak with Ann Rosen at The Family Connection, Shelly Walker, Ph.D., superintendent of Ben... (Show More)

This week we explore mental health and childhood trauma and how it is impacting students in the classroom. We speak with Ann Rosen at The Family Connection, Shelly Walker, Ph.D., superintendent of Benton Harbor Schools, and Gillian Conrad at the Berrien County Health Department. Reporter, Monica Murphy, also sits down with Mike Deranek at Bashor Children's Home for an in-depth interview on childhood trauma. We also visit Ivy Tech Community College to explore the college admissions process.
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  Mental Health Story, #2
  
  Michael Deranek sits down for an in-depth interview with reporter, Monica Murphy, about childhood trauma. Mike shares how trauma impacts the brain.
  
  Michael Deranek sits down for an in-depth interview with reporter, Monica Murphy, about childhood trauma. Mike shares how trauma impacts the brain.
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    Michael Deranek
    
    Michael Deranek sits down for an in-depth interview with reporter, Monica Murphy, about childhood tr... (Show More)
    
    Michael Deranek sits down for an in-depth interview with reporter, Monica Murphy, about childhood trauma. Mike shares how trauma impacts the brain.