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December 5, 2019
Great Places 2020 Initiative Working To Transform Strategic Areas In Marion County
WFYI's Taylor Bennett talks with LISC Indianapolis Executive Director Tedd Grain about how Great Places 2020 started and where it is to date.
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December 6, 2019
IPS Trying To Keep 3 Schools Taken Over By State From Becoming Charters
A state board will decide if three former Indianapolis Public Schools taken over by the state will become charter schools. Taylor Bennett talked with education reporter Eric Weddle about how IPS is trying to stop this from happening -- and the district's own plans for the three schools.
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December 4, 2019
Polis Center Researchers Explain Analysis Of Food Accessibility Data
Polis Center researchers tracked food accessibility trends and found 10 percent more people live in a food desert than did in 2016.
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December 6, 2019
Calling All Dogs And Dog Owners: Your Input Is Needed
Purdue University researchers are involved in a national study to examine the general health and wellness of dogs.
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Education / December 6, 2019
The Number Of People Who Want To Teach Has Dropped By More Than Half This Decade
The Center for American Progress shared an analysis of federal data this week, highlighting the shrinking pipeline of future educators.
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Public Affairs / December 6, 2019
Hamilton County Designated A 21st Century Talent Region
Hamilton County was designated a 21st Century Talent Region this week. The title symbolizes the county's commitment to growing its workforce along with organizations like schools and companies to work together.
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IPS Trying To Keep 3 Schools Taken Over By State From Becoming Charters
A state board will decide if three former Indianapolis Public Schools taken over by the state will become charter schools. Taylor Bennett talked with education reporter Eric Weddle about how IPS is trying to stop this from happening -- and the district's own plans for the three schools.
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