Articles tagged as: diversity
October 18, 2021
Beech Grove Schools will use $4.8M grant to improve teacher effectiveness
Only 18 percent of Marion County educators are teachers of color, compared to the 66 percent of non-White students. But a federal grant recently awarded to the Beech Grove City Schools district could help increase the number of teachers of color and improve student learning.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2021
Diversity Increases Among Indiana High School Graduates, But Some Are Left Behind
The number of diverse Hoosier students who graduate from high school increased over the past 10 years but there are still equity gaps among students who are prepared to succeed in college.
Read MoreJune 30, 2021
IPS Pledges Grad Rate Boost, New Equity Goals
Although students and teachers are out of school for the summer, equity and inclusion is still a hot topic in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
This IPS School ‘Feels Like Segregation’ Say Parents Who Demand Enrollment Changes
Parents and a principal are calling on Indianapolis Public Schools to change enrollment polices that lead to a disproportionate number of white students at the district’s most popular choice programs.
Read MoreMay 12, 2021
IU Health Review Of Susan Moore's Death Says She Received Adequate Care, But Lack Of 'Empathy' And 'Compassion'
An external review on the death of a Black female doctor found the medical management and technical care she received from Indiana University Health did not contribute to her death. But the review also found a lack of empathy and compassion in the delivery of her care, according to a news release from IU Health on Wednesday.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Needs Mentors of Color
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, one of the area's largest youth organizations, is in need of volunteers to serve as role models.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021
Newfields President Resigns Following Job Description Controversy
Newfields President Charles Venable resigned Wednesday after a job posting that cited the museum's "traditional, core, white art audience."
Read MoreNovember 9, 2020
New Series Encouraging Conversations On Diversity, Inclusion, Equity And Liberation
WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with Danicia Malone, urban planner and founding member of Blackspace Indianapolis, the group partnering with the Arts Council of Indianapolis to present four programs.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2017
International Marketplace Hosting Day of Service to Beautify Community with Pole Painting
More than 100 volunteers will participate in a Day of Service in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5 by painting 50 utility poles to reflect the many countries represented by people within the International Marketplace.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2016
Earlham College Cancels Classes To Discuss Diversity
Separate meetings will be held for students, staff and faculty. An all-campus meeting will complete the day's events.
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