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WSBT Midday Anchor. Operation Education Reporter. Lucy and Jack's mom. Animal Lover. Oversharing and awkward conversations are my superpowers.
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Operation Education: Autismo con Amor helping local families with school attendance

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By Kristin Bien Verified
| WSBT-TV (South Bend, IN) Verified
Chronically absent students are likely not who you think they are. Understanding the reasons some children are missing from school is key to bringing them back. Chronic absenteeism is a national problem that is impacting local schools and students. Students who are chronically absent are missing 10% or more of a school year. With 180 school days in a traditional school year, chronically absent students are missing at least 18 days of school.
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Operation Education: Indiana students will be unable to access smart devices during school

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By Kristin Bien Verified
| WSBT-TV (South Bend, IN) Verified
Indiana's strict new school cell phone ban is about to go into effect. Tonight, Operation Education will take an in-depth look at the new law and how it will impact students in Indiana's schools. The "Bell-to-Bell" ban on students' use of cell phones, smart watches, and other personal devices will go into effect July 1, but students and families are likely to feel the effects on the first day of the new school year. Gov. Mike Braun (R) officially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78 last month.
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Operation Education: One of a kind childcare center now accredited for kindergarten

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By Kristin Bien Verified
| WSBT-TV (South Bend, IN) Verified
A one-of-a-kind childcare center in Elkhart is expanding. The Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill, which already cares for infants through preschoolers, will now offer kindergarten. The Indiana State Board of Education just approved its accreditation petition. The Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill, which already cares for infants through preschoolers, will offer kindergarten in August 2026.
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