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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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    Teaching Books

    Finding new ways to engage young students in what they're reading can often be a challenge. Teaching Books is a resource that provides ways to make sure kids are getting the most they can whether they... (Show More)

    Finding new ways to engage young students in what they're reading can often be a challenge. Teaching Books is a resource that provides ways to make sure kids are getting the most they can whether they're reading or being read to.
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  December 2nd, 2020

  Airdate: December 2, 2020

  Education Counts looks for the best programs and initiatives in education. This week we feature an internship program that teaches farm management and sustainability at Bertrand Farm. Families can lea... (Show More)

  Education Counts looks for the best programs and initiatives in education. This week we feature an internship program that teaches farm management and sustainability at Bertrand Farm. Families can learn about nature and earn badges and pins through a program called Hoosier Quest. Students explore the process of manufacturing and meet potential employers through Goshen's Virtual Manufacturing Day. Joint Educational Services in Special Education (J.E.S.S.E) is a program ensuring students with special needs have resources for success in school.

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    J.E.S.S.E.

    All students have the capacity to learn as long as they have the tools they need. J.E.S.S.E. is a co-op of nine school corporations across multiple Indiana counties that provides students with special... (Show More)

    All students have the capacity to learn as long as they have the tools they need. J.E.S.S.E. is a co-op of nine school corporations across multiple Indiana counties that provides students with special needs with the resources to make sure they're able to succeed in school.
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  July 8th, 2020

  Airdate: July 8, 2020

  Learn about regional and national programs and initiatives in education on Education Counts. Learn how a local musician's passion for music has become his legacy in Drew's Gift of Music in Marshall Co... (Show More)

  Learn about regional and national programs and initiatives in education on Education Counts. Learn how a local musician's passion for music has become his legacy in Drew's Gift of Music in Marshall County. See how the Starke County Youth Club plays a vital role in connection and enrichment. Step on the Little Bucks Bookmobile and see how summer reading is being made accessible to students in Buchanan. Meet Moxie Robot who teaches kids soft skills through interactivity.

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    Drew\'s Gift of Music

    Drew Shearin was a very talented teen. He mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and reached the status of an award-winning composer teen, all by the age of 1... (Show More)

    Drew Shearin was a very talented teen. He mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and reached the status of an award-winning composer teen, all by the age of 17. Unfortunately he was taken from us in the fall of 2011. However that hasn't stopped him from gifting us with the wonderful sounds of music. Drew's Gift of Music is an organization that provides instruments and training to rising musicians. This is a legacy that Drew started before his passing, because he wasn't just gifted, he was a gift giver.
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    Little Buck\'s Bookmobile

    Little Buck's Bookmobile (with the help of volunteers), is bringing books to neighborhoods throughout the Buchanan area. They want to keep students reading throughout the summer to avoid the slump. Th... (Show More)

    Little Buck's Bookmobile (with the help of volunteers), is bringing books to neighborhoods throughout the Buchanan area. They want to keep students reading throughout the summer to avoid the slump. Though you may think that this mobile book service is catered strictly to younger kids, they also have options for teens as well. They understand that not everyone has means to good books, so they are helping by bringing the library to them.
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  May 24th, 2017

  Airdate: May 24, 2017

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    Riverside Intermediate Academy Students Take Part in "Books for Nicaragua" Project

    Students at Riverside Intermediate Academy participate in service projects as part of the Y.E.S. program. Teacher Chelsea Coons' class took part in the "Books for Nicaragua" project.

    Students at Riverside Intermediate Academy participate in service projects as part of the Y.E.S. program. Teacher Chelsea Coons' class took part in the "Books for Nicaragua" project.
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  February 8th, 2017

  Airdate: February 8, 2017

  Many educators and organizations help prepare students for career readiness and success. This week we meet author and expert, Hans Meeder, at a luncheon in South Bend, Indiana. We also visit the VEX R... (Show More)

  Many educators and organizations help prepare students for career readiness and success. This week we meet author and expert, Hans Meeder, at a luncheon in South Bend, Indiana. We also visit the VEX Robotics Tournament at Plymouth High School, and the Dekko Foundation in Kendallville, Indiana.

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    VEX Robotics Competition

    Plymouth High School hosts the school’s second VEX Robotics Tournament. Reporter, Monica Murphy, catches up with teachers and students to learn more. For more information visit: http://www.vexrob... (Show More)

    Plymouth High School hosts the school’s second VEX Robotics Tournament. Reporter, Monica Murphy, catches up with teachers and students to learn more. For more information visit: http://www.vexrobotics.com/competition/ Also check out information at Robotics Education and Competition Foundation: http://www.roboticseducation.org

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      Trevor Fisher

      

      Trevor Fisher and his team compete in the robotics tournament. He shares his experience with us.

      Trevor Fisher and his team compete in the robotics tournament. He shares his experience with us.

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      Sharon Oviedo

      

      Sharon Oviedo is competing in the robotics competition. She talks about her journey and the importan... (Show More)

      Sharon Oviedo is competing in the robotics competition. She talks about her journey and the importance of a STEM education.

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      Lindsay Moore

      

      Lindsay Moore is a teacher and robotics coach. She is dedicated to student success and talks to us a... (Show More)

      Lindsay Moore is a teacher and robotics coach. She is dedicated to student success and talks to us about the robotics competition.

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      Jason Doody

      

      It's always gratifying when people give back to their community. While in high school, Jason Doody w... (Show More)

      It's always gratifying when people give back to their community. While in high school, Jason Doody went through the robotics program and now serves as a coach. He shares how the robotics competition got started.

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      Elijah Lyon

      

      Elijah Lyon says that the opportunity to take risks, learn from failure, and working in a team are g... (Show More)

      Elijah Lyon says that the opportunity to take risks, learn from failure, and working in a team are great tools for success. He is competing in the robotics tournament and walks us through the day.

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  January 4th, 2017

  Airdate: January 4, 2017

  This week we speak with staff and students at The Excel Center in South Bend, Indiana, and sit down with Michigan State Representative, Dave Pagel. We also revisit Plymouth Schools to learn about tech... (Show More)

  This week we speak with staff and students at The Excel Center in South Bend, Indiana, and sit down with Michigan State Representative, Dave Pagel. We also revisit Plymouth Schools to learn about technology use in the classroom.

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    Plymouth Schools

    We speak with Plymouth Schools about the use of technology in the classroom and how this is impacting learning.

    We speak with Plymouth Schools about the use of technology in the classroom and how this is impacting learning.

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      Dan Tyree

      

      Superintendent, Dan Tyree, discusses how Plymouth Schools have incorporated a one-to-one learning co... (Show More)

      Superintendent, Dan Tyree, discusses how Plymouth Schools have incorporated a one-to-one learning concept in their school system.

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      Amy Walker

      

      Amy Walker, teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School, says that the use of technology allows students to b... (Show More)

      Amy Walker, teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School, says that the use of technology allows students to become independent in their learning and mentions that teachers are evolving with technology use.

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      Jordan Brown

      

      Jordan Brown, student at Lincoln Jr. High School, discusses technology use from a student perspectiv... (Show More)

      Jordan Brown, student at Lincoln Jr. High School, discusses technology use from a student perspective.

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  November 9th, 2016

  Airdate: November 9, 2016

  Students are growing up in a rapidly changing digital age, and to see how technology is being utilized in the classroom, we visited the Early Learning Center in Granger, Indiana, Plymouth Schools in P... (Show More)

  Students are growing up in a rapidly changing digital age, and to see how technology is being utilized in the classroom, we visited the Early Learning Center in Granger, Indiana, Plymouth Schools in Plymouth, Indiana, and Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw, Indiana.

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    Plymouth Schools

    Plymouth Schools have recently incorporated a one-to-one learning concept in their school system, which gives each student their own device for individualized learning. Some educators say that one-to-... (Show More)

    Plymouth Schools have recently incorporated a one-to-one learning concept in their school system, which gives each student their own device for individualized learning. Some educators say that one-to-one learning is making a teacher’s jobs harder, while others say it’s transforming education for the better.

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      Dan Tyree

      

      Superintendent, Dan Tyree, discusses how Plymouth Schools have incorporated a one-to-one learning co... (Show More)

      Superintendent, Dan Tyree, discusses how Plymouth Schools have incorporated a one-to-one learning concept in their school system.

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      Jordan Brown

      

      Jordan Brown, student at Lincoln Jr. High School, discusses technology use from a student perspectiv... (Show More)

      Jordan Brown, student at Lincoln Jr. High School, discusses technology use from a student perspective.

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      Amy Walker

      

      Amy Walker, teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School, says that the use of technology allows students to b... (Show More)

      Amy Walker, teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School, says that the use of technology allows students to become independent in their learning and mentions that teachers are evolving with technology use.