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The EdCounts Podcast

The EdCounts Podcast

Written by: PBS Michiana-WNIT
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The EdCounts Podcast explores the wide world of education through conversations with experts! Science, school choice, language, mental health, you name it - our goal is to help you learn about important topics and trends in education.PBS Michiana-WNIT
Episodes
  • How Do Free Meals Help Students and Families?

    How Do Free Meals Help Students and Families?
    Sep 8 2026

    Free meal programs are essential for many students and families nationwide, and demand for these meals is rising. April Howell, Executive Chef with Cultivate Food Rescue, walks us through how these meals are made, student nutrition, and how organizations work together to keep students healthy.

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    24 mins
  • Chronic Absenteeism - How Do We Fix It?

    Chronic Absenteeism - How Do We Fix It?
    Aug 31 2026

    It’s back to school season for students across the country, but many are struggling to attend classes consistently. In this episode, we'll hear from Hedy Chang, President and CEO of Attendance Works, and Ashley Haynes, Vice President of Communications at the Indiana Youth Institute. They’ll dive into national trends of chronic absenteeism and how people and organizations are working to ensure that kids are going to school.

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    29 mins
  • School Closures - Where Do Students Go?

    School Closures - Where Do Students Go?
    Jun 18 2026

    Schools close for a number of reasons, but the effects of closures always impact students, families, and staff. In this episode, we'll hear from Jeremy Lugbill, CEO of the Career Academy Network of Public Schools, about the process of taking in new students who have to move schools due to closures.
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    20 mins
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