WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools board of trustees applauded the efforts of an area financial institution for its continued support of one of the school district’s technology-geared programs. The board presented representatives of Teacher’s Credit Union with a certificate of appreciation for the company’s ongoing support of robotics at Washington STEM Academy. “We’re recognizing …read more.

WARSAW — Unlike some school administrators who became interested in education at a very young age, Tom Ray didn’t decide until his senior year of college. Ray, the principal of Washington STEM Academy in Warsaw, grew up in Grant County and graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1983. Then it was on to Ball State …read more.

WARSAW — It’s a phrase being used much more commonly in local schools and, likely, will continue to become even more common. Project based learning, or PBL, is taking root as learning is being geared toward developing employability skills in the 21st century. PBL involves the elements of a driving question, in-depth inquiry, a public …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Recently, 35 people, including educators, nonprofit leaders, two sisters and a warden, opened their mail expecting bills and junk mail. Instead, they found a new pair of shoes. Four were from Kosciusko County. The surprise was in honor of the Dekko Foundation’s 35th birthday. “Stepping back to consider young people’s developmental needs …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1tjHe91WHD4 rel=0] WINONA LAKE – For the men and women of the Grace College basketball programs, most likely spent their high school and even college years being recognized for being top-flight athletes at their schools. For at least one morning, “celebrity” went to a whole new level. The looks on the kid’s faces at …read more.

It’s been an exciting and successful year for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District having achieved numerous accomplishments. Some of those accomplishments were recognized through recognition and conservation awards at a banquet held Tuesday night. Awards were presented to Kylie Fleming, Jake Templin, Kevin Schlipf, Aaron Beer, Brent Paxton, Brian Romine, Shawn Krull, …read more.