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Education Minute
Recent Episodes
The Education Minute 12/02
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 12/01
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/28
There is a fine line between being percieved as a hero or a villian as presented in an exhibit described by Pat Vitale.
Education Minute 11/27
WWJ's Pat Vitale talks about frogs and kids in the Metro Detroit area.
Education Minute 11/26
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives Science tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/25
If you're getting a little up there in years, perhaps past thirty, you wouldn't recognize the calculators the kids are using in schools these days.
The Education Minute 11/24
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives Science tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/21
WWJ's Pat Vitale says take the time to establish your own unique Thanksgiving family traditions.
Education Minute 11/20
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives Science tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/19
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/17
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/14
Return to school to show your kids it can be done.
Education Minute 11/13
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/11
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/10
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/07
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/05
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 11/4
Using short video presentations to teach the art of being a successful student.
Education Minute - 11/3
WWJ's Pat Vitale talks about the Teach Scholarship Program that helps prospective Math teachers help pay for their college.
Education Minute - 10/31
WWJ's Pat Vitale says the Thansksgiving Day Parade can be a learning experience.
Education Minute 10/30
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/29
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute - 10/28
WWJ's Pat Vitale talks about a website that assists those who are trying to finance college.
Education Minute 10/27
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/24
Your kids will go simply batty over a new exhibit as described by WWJ's Pat Vitale.
Education Minute 10/23
WWJ's Pat Vitale has education tips beyond the classromm. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/22
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute - 10/21
WWJ's Pat Vitale talks about hands-on experiences in the classroom that will help students deal with the challenges of science and technology in the future.
Education Minute - 10/20
WWJ's Pat Vitale talks about a fun and unique card game that helps your child learn to use their math skills.
Education Minute 10/17
As Fall is now firmly entrenched and thoughts of Summer activities fade, it's time to think of cooler weather outings for your children.
Education Minute 10/13
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/9
A look at the new Da Vinci exhibit at the Detroit Science Center.
Education Minute 10/8
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/7
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom on technology. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/6
WWJ's Pat Vitale says that a presidential election year is a good time to have kids learn about the electoral college, and then explain it to you.
Education Minute 10/3
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/2
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom to help with Science. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Education Minute 10/01
As parents, write your kids some notes, and have them write back, it can be a fun way to get them interested in writing.
Education Minute 9/30
We often think of kids as being more technologically adept than adults, but this isn't always the case according to WWJ's Pat Vitale.
Education Minute 9/29
Hey kids, lets go graphing..it's fun! So says WWJ's Pat Vitale.
Education Minute Podcast
WWJ Newsradio 950 and Eastern Michigan University bring you this Education Minute: Helping parents prepare their K-12 children for future success in college and beyond.
 
 
 
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Featured
36th Annual Noel Night
WWJ Newsradio 950 is proud to sponsor the 36th Annual Noel Night will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center Area. Over 30 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Detroit Public Library, amongst many others, open their doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide holiday "open house."
Recent WWJ Audio
John McElroy 12/02
John McElroy shares his thoughts on the plans sent by the big three auto companies to congress.
Poletown Plant 12/02
Hamtramck Mayor Karen Majewski discusses the controversy surrounding las acquisition for General Motor's Poletown plant. Mayor Majewski also discusses impact of an auto industry failure on the nation.
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The Education Minute 12/02
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
Making the Grade 12/02
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
The Feldman Report PM 12/02
The best way to find a job is to network, but once you get there don't stop.
Great Stuff 12/02
WWJ's Roberta Jasina highlights GreatStuff to do in Southeast Michigan.
Buzz Out Loud 863: Get me off this orb
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Brad Coulter 12/2
Turnaround expert Coulter of O'Keefe and Associates, Bloomfield, comments in a live interview on what the Big 3 needs to do to get it right.