Horizon Education Alliance News
Creating a Culture of Cross-Sector Collaboration
Getting closer, step by step
Horizon Education Alliance is on a mission to improve educational success in Elkhart County. That goal struck a chord with Dan Reiff, and he reached out. Dan taught biology and chemistry for 10 years, both at Elkhart Community Schools and Goshen Community Schools. He...
read moreRobert Weed Corporation Explores Product Diversification with High School Students
What does project-based learning look like? At Northridge High School in Middlebury, Ind., any number of things - a tic-tac-toe board, a Lazy Susan, a sign, a growth chart, or even a coaster. Basically, it looks like anything creative young people design when they use...
read morePAX Week Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the 38 classrooms representing 18 Elkhart County schools that participated in PAX Week, held February 18 to 22 during PAX Month! The purpose of PAX Month was to promote awareness of the positive benefits of including PAX in classroom teaching....
read moreClassroom Problem Behaviors Reduced by 97 Percent
By Myra Cors, Elkhart County PAX Good Behavior Game Coordinator The PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX) is a tool for teachers and students that uses proven instructional and behavioral health strategies. The approach not only improves classroom behavior and academics, but...
read moreSocial Emotional Learning is Creating a Buzz
By Sarah Metzler, Director of Foundations for Learning, HEA What are the skills needed to help our children be ready for life? National research and state initiatives are increasingly pointing to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a key component in helping students...
read moreCareer Quest is Coming!
By Breanna Allen, Pathways Coordinator A two-day event to raise awareness about local career pathways for middle-school students from Elkhart, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties will be held April 17 and 18 at the CENTER six one five in Elkhart. In planning this first...
read moreCareer Pathways Expansion Engages Community
By Dr. Jason Harrison, Director of Pathways for Students and Adults Elkhart County is committed to improving career pathways and life success for students now and in the future. Early in March, about 100 people representing business, education, and community and civic...
read moreFarewell and Thank You to John Trout
John Trout has officially retired as superintendent of Concord Community Schools. For four years, we’ve appreciated John’s thoughtful insights, challenging questions, and commitment to collaboration as part of HEA’s board of directors and broader leadership in our...
read moreWelcome, new HEA colleagues!
We try to be humble –– but these team members are REALLY awesome! Sarah Metzler, Director of Foundations for Learning Sarah MetzlerSarah’s educational journey has led to diverse experiences and perspectives on child development. As an 8-year old, she was immersed in...
read moreHEA, Boys & Girls Club and Goshen College Partnership Offers Music to Kids
Through a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County and Goshen College, we are able to offer music education to students in Elkhart County. Inspired by a growing international movement called El Sistema, the partnership offers a music...
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