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Washington Township Schools to open new middle school Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS — Washington Township Schools is celebrating the opening of a new middle school in Indianapolis this week. The new Northview Middle School will officially open on Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m. It will be located at 9020 N. College Ave. According to a news release, the new...
When you need to stop for school buses in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Students are heading back to school in Indiana, which means drivers will again be sharing the road with school buses. Drivers are required by law to stop when a school bus stops to pick up or drop off children with its flashing red lights and stop arm activated. This goes for drivers in both directions of a road when a bus stops, unless the bus is stopped on a highway with a barrier or unpaved median. In that case, only the traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus is required to stop.
IU looks to enforce new policy; protesters could be arrested Thursday
Encampment protests at IU’s two largest campuses have been left alone for several months, but new policies from the Board of Trustees may lead to arrests later this week. Pro-Palestinian protesters have occupied areas of IU’s Bloomington and IU Indianapolis campuses since April, with two major police interventions in Bloomington creating a significant backlash against the IU administration. ...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
This Indiana College Has Been Named the Most-Recognized Public University in America
When I saw there was a list of the "most recognized" universities in America, I thought it was referring to schools that have received the most recognition (awards, honors, etc.). The list is actually for the schools that are literally the most recognized - as in, "Hey, I recognize you." And how cool is it that a school from Indiana is right there near the top of the list?
State Could Soon Implement Changes To High School Diploma Requirements
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill approved by the state legislature in 2023 set out to “reimagine” high school for Hoosier students. It has yet to be implemented by the State’s Education Department headed up by Education Secretary Dr. Katie Jenner, and the state has until December to implement changes to some of the diplomas that Hoosier […] The post State Could Soon Implement Changes To High School Diploma Requirements appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana wants high school students to have college credit and career training. IPS says it’s ready.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT INDIANA) — As Indiana prepares to require high schools to offer both college-level courses and work experiences, some educators share a concern: Is it feasible for high schools and for students? Beginning this year, all high schools must offer or have a plan […]
Gov. Holcomb, ISBVI Board names next Superintendent of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) today announced James R. Michaels will serve as the next superintendent. The school’s current superintendent, James Durst, announced his retirement earlier this year. Michaels will enter the role with over 35 years of serving Hoosier youth and adults with disabilities.
State lawmaker says new diploma proposal is lacking in important subject areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hamilton County lawmaker is worried a proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school diploma requirements is lacking in important subject areas. The Indiana Department of Education unveiled plans to revise the current requirements so they include more work-based learning opportunities. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said language, health education, and world history […]
Indianapolis Public Library to expand program to IPS schools
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, the Indianapolis Public Library announced it will expand its shared library system to eight Indianapolis Public Schools. This collaboration will allow schools to function as branches of the library, which gives students the opportunity to request books, DVDS and CDs from the Indianapolis Public Library or other Shared System libraries. […]
Multiyear I.U. project tackles diabetes at local level
A diagnosis of diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and even death. The School of Public Health at Indiana University-Indianapolis is close to completing a project to improve the health of three neighborhoods. The Diabetes Impact Project works in the Northeast, near Northwest, and Near West neighborhoods in Indianapolis, where rates of diabetes are almost double other parts of Marion County.
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