Education

Keeping kids out of trouble by making truffles

Zinta Aistars Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dale Anderson wanted to help kids by teaching them building trades skills. He ended up teaching them how to make truffles. Zinta Aistars has the story on how he made that leap with them at Confections with Convictions.

Knee-High Naturalists introduces world of wonder

Margaret DeRitter Thursday, April 04, 2013

Petting reptiles and learning about amphibians too--it’s all in a day for Knee-High Naturalists. Margaret DeRitter reports on the program that draws kids from across the region to Binder Park Zoo for an up-close visit with nature.

Ladies' Library Association builds a future from its historic past

Kathy Jennings Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Ladies' Library Association got its start in 1852. With its 21st Century Project the group is finding new ways to stay relevant to the community. Paula Jamison talks about the way the group is growing. Kathy Jennings reports.

Inspiration from guys who throw fish in Seattle

Kathy Jennings Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Fish Philosophy grew out of the success of the Pike Place Fish Market. It's a philosophy all kinds of businesses can embrace, says Deena Ebbert. Kathy Jennings reports.

Music changes young lives, one note at a time, with Kids in Tune

Zinta Aistars Thursday, March 07, 2013

Kids in Tune is about more than teaching youngsters music. It's about support, nurturing, joy and acquiring life skills through the learning of music skills reports Zinta Aistars.

Future of Education holds the future of the community

Kathy Jennings Thursday, February 14, 2013

When it comes to public schools in Michigan there's more agreement on how to reform them than you might think. Here's a look at what people want to see accomplished recently presented in Kalamazoo. Kathy Jennings reports.

Battle Creek elementary brings the community to school

Zinta Aistars Thursday, January 31, 2013

At Prairieview Elementary in Battle Creek a program called Developing the Community helps people and organizations make the connections students need for better lives and more learning. Zinta Aistars has the story of one school's holistic approach to education.

Fresh Food Fairy gives fresh perspective to veggies and fruits

Amie Heasley Thursday, November 15, 2012

You don't have to clap your hands to keep the Fresh Food Fairy alive. Instead, Hether Frayer is doing what she can to make sure children get it when it comes to fresh food so they can live longer themselves. Amie Heasley reports.

Educating parents gives children their best shot

Margaret DeRitter Thursday, October 25, 2012

KRESA's Great Start Plus program is designed to help Kalamazoo County families whose life situations put their preschool children at high risk of school failure. Margaret DeRitter talks to parents who are learning they can be their child's best teacher.

T.O.A.D. wants as many people to ride bicycles as possible

Kathy Jennings Thursday, July 19, 2012

If you were looking for an inexpensive way to get around town where would you turn? Sean Cleary and Mike Palmer want T.O.A.D. to be the answer. Kathy Jennings talks to them about the rides and repairs of Kalamazoo's bicycle cooperative.