Kids and Education

Meet the Fort Wayne native channeling Harriet Tubman through storytelling and connection

Children’s author Caroline Brewer uses the power of literacy to introduce young readers to important themes.

Latest in Kids and Education
Missing the basic elements: Bunche Montessori’s push for an inclusive, age-appropriate playground

The early childhood center will break ground on a new playground that reflects the needs of students this spring.

States are quietly cutting child care funding — and families are out of options

Facing budget shortfalls due to the end of COVID funding, cuts to Medicaid and tariffs, states are turning to one place for cuts: child care.

Northrop students are bringing Fort Wayne’s history to life with ‘The Haunted Forest’

From October 24 to 26, Northrop students will put on “The Haunted Forest”, which is described as part haunted attraction, part historical reenactment, and part youth-led exploration of memory and identity.

When legislators become learners: Bridging the gap between policy and early childhood education

Early childhood education advocates are inviting legislators into classrooms in hopes of addressing systemic issues in childcare across Indiana.

How Microschools are challenging public education in Indiana

Offering more personalized education and less oversight, some parents in Indiana are turning to microschools – but educational experts question whether this growing trend will provide a lasting solution to public education concerns.

Latinos Count’s annual scholarship luncheon brings together hundreds of Latino students, families, educators, and community partners for a celebration of educational achievement/
How Latinos Count is empowering youth in Indiana

“We’ve been getting money here and there, but this is serious money that shows other foundations and the community what we’re capable of. Our hope is that this is just the start, and that we’ll continue building the relationships and systems we need to keep serving Latino youth and their families, wherever they are.”

Next time you are at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, take in the sights and sounds of the African continent.
#PlacesofNEI: Explore the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s African Journey

Next time you are at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, take in the sights and sounds of the African continent.

Many local organizations are working to help parents access quality childcare.
How local organizations are helping young parents

“We are trying to help the parents be better parents or help them develop as parents, so the program is also about them, not just the children.”

Simple Nature offers soy wax candles based around three concepts: clean (environmentally friendly), clear (know why you are taking action), and community (get involved by helping others).
#PlacesofNEI: Meet Simple Nature, the local candle company giving back to Bloomingdale Elementary

Simple Nature is one of the local vendors found at the YLNI Farmers Market each Saturday throughout the summer from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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