Kristin Bien

Mishawaka

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: Future of U.S. Department of Education is uncertain

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

President Trump is taking historic steps to try to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. It is still not clear what this means for the future of education in the country as the agency offers a variety of services that impact millions of Americans. Schools and students in our area rely on the U.S. Department of Education for funding and research.
Operation Education: More preschool options as schools aim to boost literacy

3 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

There are more affordable options for high-quality preschool in our area. This fall, Concord Community Schools will offer full day preschool classes in each of its four elementary buildings, and the South Bend Community School Corporation is expanding its preschool options to offer 19 classes inside 14 buildings. Early childhood education experts say preschool does make a difference in Kindergarten readiness and future literacy.
Operation Education: Concord Schools to begin offering Preschool

3 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

Open enrollment begins Tuesday, April 1st for Concord Community School's brand new preschool program. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Concord will offer full-day preschool classes in each of its four elementary schools. District leaders say there is a huge need in Elkhart County for this type of early education and it could help boost academic achievement.
Operation Education: A close look at school improvements needed in Cassopolis

4 weeks ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

TOPICS:CassopolisBond millageSchool improvementsSpecial electionFacilities updatesCommunity advisorySquires Middle SchoolInclusive playgroundThere are major facilities updates needed in Cassopolis Public Schools. The district is asking voters to approve a bond millage in May. The special election is May 6th. Cassopolis Public Schools leaders are working to spread the message that if approved, the bond millage will not raise taxes but it will enable the district to make much needed updates.
Operation Education: Cassopolis Schools asking voters for a millage without raising taxes

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

Cassopolis Public Schools is asking voters to approve a bond millage in May. The district is asking to borrow $42 million without raising taxes. School leaders say the money is needed to make major facilities upgrades. Donated and mismatched lockers line the halls. The gymnasium is small and triples as an auditorium and a cafeteria. Window air conditioning units pump air into classrooms because there is no central air conditioning in much of the building.
Operation Education: Employers want South Bend Schools to create hub for career education

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

Business leaders in St. Joseph County are making a push for a Career and Technical Education hub project. St. Joseph County is one of the biggest counties in the state without a centralized CTE location for high school students. Cody McCoy didn't think about being an electrician until he was a few years out of high school.
Operation Education: Concern about St. Joseph County career hub future

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

Business leaders in St. Joseph County are concerned about whether a Career and Technical Education hub is still possible. It doesn't appear to be a priority for the South Bend School Board now after the latest vote failed in December. Student explorationIf you ask high school students in our area, they want more opportunities to see what careers are out there. “I'm here today to see what everybody has to offer,” said Aaron Wills, a junior at Adams High School in South Bend.
Operation Education: How local schools are enforcing a classroom cell phone ban

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

A bill in the Michigan legislature right now would require schools to implement a policy on cell phones. Many districts already restrict cell phone usage in the classroom, including Coloma Community School District and Cassopolis Public Schools. CassopolisDuring passing period at Ross Beatty High School, you are bound to spot students checking their cell phones.
Operation Education: Michigan lawmakers consider limiting cell phones in classrooms

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

Michigan’s governor is calling for bipartisan legislation to limit cell phones in schools. A Republican State Representative has sponsored a bill that would require schools to implement a policy on cell phones. State of the StateIn her 7th state of the state address last month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she was demanding better results in education.
Operation Education: Free speech-language clinic serving children and adults

1 month ago | wsbt.com | Kristin Bien

IU South Bend is providing free speech-language pathology services to the community. The IUSB Elkhart Speech-Language Clinic is not only helping to prepare future Speech-Language Pathologists, but it is also conducting hundreds of needed screenings for children and adults. There is a "critical shortage" of Speech-Language Pathologists across the country. Future SLPCarly Landon is honoring her namesake while working toward her future career.