Results found in Akron, IN

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  May 13th, 2020

  Airdate: May 13, 2020

  Education Counts features stories that showcase best practices in and out of the classroom. Kindergartners at Akron Elementary were able to virtually be part of baby chicks hatching, an annual spring ... (Show More)

  Education Counts features stories that showcase best practices in and out of the classroom. Kindergartners at Akron Elementary were able to virtually be part of baby chicks hatching, an annual spring program at the school. Premier Arts in Elkhart has adapted to teaching, training and entertaining from afar. Students struggling with homework can call for assistance to the Retired Teachers Help Hotline. Enjoy a virtual field trip and take part in a scavenger hunt online at the Niles History Center.

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    Hatching Baby Chicks

    Part of Kindergarten is learning through hands on experience. One of those experiences for the kindergartners at Akron Elementary School is the hatching of baby chicks. We take a look at how even thou... (Show More)

    Part of Kindergarten is learning through hands on experience. One of those experiences for the kindergartners at Akron Elementary School is the hatching of baby chicks. We take a look at how even though schools were closed, the activity continued.
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  April 5th, 2017

  Airdate: April 5, 2017

  This week on EducationCounts_Michiana we speak with Jan Cervelli at Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, IN, about women leadership and the benefits of an all women’s college in the 21st Century. W... (Show More)

  This week on EducationCounts_Michiana we speak with Jan Cervelli at Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, IN, about women leadership and the benefits of an all women’s college in the 21st Century. We also visit Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation in Akron, Indiana, and the Elkhart Area Career Center.

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    Tippecanoe Valley Schools Run on Wind Energy

    Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation's middle and high schools run on wind energy. The superintendent, as well as faculty and staff members speak on the benefits and why they made the decision to swit... (Show More)

    Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation's middle and high schools run on wind energy. The superintendent, as well as faculty and staff members speak on the benefits and why they made the decision to switch to alternative energy.

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      Todd Glenn

      

      Todd Glenn is the maintenance director for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

      Todd Glenn is the maintenance director for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

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      Brett Boggs

      

      Brett Boggs is the superintendent of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

      Brett Boggs is the superintendent of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

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    Fun Facts: Wind Energy

    Get ready to be blown away with these facts on wind energy.

    Get ready to be blown away with these facts on wind energy.