May 24, 2022
Gary residents demand lawmakers return schools to community control
The state took over the Gary schools five years ago when the district was in dire financial trouble. Indiana lawmakers still don’t have a plan to return control to residents.
Read MoreMay 19, 2022
Ball State and Ivy Tech agreement will see Ivy Tech students living in Ball State dorms
While living in Ball State residence halls, the students in a program called NEST will take general education and core classes at Ivy Tech Muncie and one class a semester at Ball State.
Read MoreMay 19, 2022
Father: Student hurt worst in chemistry experiment has burns
Four Sullivan County students were conducting an Advanced Placement course chemistry experiment outside the school that involved fire when "something went wrong."
Read MoreMay 18, 2022
Indiana sex educators confront online attacks, nervous schools
Advocates fear a new wave of conservative-led attacks on sex education could have a chilling effect on the availability and quality of the information students receive. Yet, research shows comprehensive sex education beginning as early as kindergarten can lead to better health outcomes for students.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022
Indianapolis principal brings home lessons from Alabama civil rights landmarks tour
An Indianapolis Public Schools district principal wants to use his recent tour of Alabama sites important to the civil rights movement to improve students’ educational experiences.
Read MoreMay 12, 2022
Former state schools superintendent is temporarily leading rural school district
Jennifer McCormick will begin leading the district with 1,700 students on Friday, while the board conducts a search for a permanent leader.
Read MoreMay 11, 2022
Irvington community hopes to raise pedestrian safety issues with playground memorial
The mother of a first grader who was struck by a car and killed outside her Irvington school last fall wants the city to prioritize pedestrian safety and hopes a playground memorial will raise awareness of the issue.
Read MoreMay 10, 2022
New sixth grade course will build Indiana students’ civics education foundation
Proposed civics education standards for middle school students will be discussed at a public a meeting Tuesday. Lawmakers and education leaders from across the state will meet to review a draft of the standards. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.
Read MoreMay 10, 2022
Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition votes to suspend strike until the fall
The first resolution passed at the faculty meeting affirms no retaliation against any individuals, including Student Academic appointees for summer and fall, participating in the strike. The second resolution says that the IU Board of Trustees must engage in dialogue with the Coalition and provide a pathway to union recognition.
Read MoreMay 9, 2022
Child care educators and advocates demand living wages, racial equity
Millions of child care providers across the country shut down their businesses to draw attention to decades of underinvestment.
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