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An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Mariama Shaheed, Global Preparatory Academy’s head of school, works with students during Summer Learning Lab on June 27. Students attend the free program to practice reading skills ahead of the IREAD-3, or to get ahead on math and literacy. (Photo/Aleksandra Appleton of Chalkbeat) This story was originally published by...
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Boost Literacy Skills for Low-Income Students
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Support Low-Income Students. Summer Learning Labs in Indiana: Addressing Educational Disparities Through Literacy Programs. Indiana’s new reading law could have significant effects on students from low-income families particularly in how it addresses third-grade retention based on the IREAD-3 test,...
PHHS grads awarded educator scholarship
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded two Pendleton Heights graduates with Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Emily Benages, Butler University, and Ellie Ray, Indiana State University, were among the more than 300 recent scholarship recipients statewide. Students are selected through a competitive process based on academic...
Norton Healthcare reminds parents to get back to school health checkups
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — With the start of school just weeks away for southern Indiana, and a month away for Jefferson County Public Schools, doctors say now is the time to get those back to school checkups. Schools in Kentucky and Indiana require exams for certain ages, as well...
Northridge, Bales impress at Charlie Hughes
It’s not exactly a summer vacation, but Northridge boys basketball coach Scott Radeker is enjoying the past few weeks. Radeker, who’s entering his seventh season as the head coach of the Raiders, came away extremely impressed with his team’s play on June 22 and 23 at the Charlie Hughes Showcase at Carmel High School. Northridge, which returns every players from last year’s team which finished ...
Indiana State Representative asking for input on plans to overhaul high school diplomas
INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Ed DeLaney is asking for input on the state's plans to overhaul high school diplomas. During this year's legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill to update diploma requirements. The new requirements put more emphasis on workforce development and real world experience for students who may...
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