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Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
Beyond the classroom: Bridging schools and communities for Black youth
In our pursuit of educational equity, it is important to recognize that the success of African American students hinges not only on what happens inside the classroom but also on how schools engage with families and community organizations. Too often, schools operate in isolation, missing out on the resources and support that local groups and parents can offer.
CHS Class of 1974 Planning 50th Class Reunion – Saturday, July 20
Jeff & Shelly Kosch will be hosting the event at their residence in Dupont. Please contact Cindy at 419-969-4730 for more information and to make your reservations. Class alumni can also check out “Continental CHS Class of 1974 Reunion” on Facebook. Sign up below with your email address...
Today Indianapolis’ Purdue marks monumental day with groundbreaking of urban extension
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue University is launching its new extension in Indianapolis on July 1, with the opening of Purdue University in Indianapolis. The comprehensive urban campus is Purdue’s portion of the former Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), a 55-year collaboration between Purdue and Indiana University in the state’s capital city that has formally ended. Purdue University in Indianapolis will create an innovative, STEM-based collegiate experience by connecting future-ready Purdue students and faculty in Indianapolis to local businesses to accelerate Indiana’s STEM pipeline and tech ecosystem, fueling impact for central Indiana and the world.
HSE superintendent says serve kids or ‘leave’ his district amid union fight
Pat Mapes is making his plan for Hamilton Southeastern Schools clear. The district’s new superintendent said those who aren’t on board to “serve students” can leave his district. “If we've employed people who do not want to serve students and put their own agenda in front...
United Negro College Fund announces 17th annual masked ball
“80 years of Black excellence” is the theme of this year’s UNCF masked ball to support higher education. The event is designed to celebrate the community’s excellence through celebration on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. The UNCF’s mission is to create equal opportunities for...
Indianapolis teens gain paid internship with Bank of America program
Four community-focused Indianapolis high schoolers are using this summer to gain experience. As part of the Bank of America Student Leaders program, these students have paid internships at the Conner Prairie Museum. There, each of the students — Mariah Questelles from Purdue Polytechnic High School, Kaitlin Pumper from Brebeuf Jesuit,...
First look at the IU Indianapolis launch
Ahead of the launch party celebrating IUPUI’s transition to IU Indianapolis (IUI) on July 1, Chancellor Latha Ramchand, Faculty Council President Philip Golf and student Nolan Campbell offered a preview of what to expect for the launch and the campus’ future going forward. The three spoke with local...
Adelante schools see increased test scores after early literacy investment
When an ongoing literacy crisis resulted in a drop in reading proficiency and test scores regionally and nationwide, Eddie Rangle, executive director of Adelante schools, decided to invest in early literacy. Now, this investment has paid off, resulting in continual increased test scores. Adelante is seeing continual gains in reading...
Community Link: The Gifted and Talented Academy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week on Community Link, Carolene Mays takes a look at an organization or business that is making a positive impact on the community. This week, Mays was joined by Ashanti Ordone, owner and chief executive officer of the Gifted and Talented Academy, or Indy Gifted Kids, in Indianapolis. Gifted and Talented Academy […]
Girls in STEM Academy launches for 2024-25 school year
Designed to empower young women in science, technology, engineering and math, the new Girls in STEM Academy aims to address the gender disparity issues facing the current landscape. Women occupy of 28% of STEM jobs, and the gender gap in math confidence begins as early as age 3, according to...
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