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Shabaz Khaliq resigns as Mooresville High School boys basketball coach
Mooresville boys basketball coach Shabaz Khaliq resigned from his position on Friday, athletic director Mike Mossbrucker said. Mossbrucker declined further comment, other than to say the school would work on an action plan next week for hiring a new coach. Khaliq did not immediately return a message seeking comment. The timing for hiring a...
New year, new rules as students start getting back to school
Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for...
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.
Brownsburg High School band director gets $10K, standing ovation at Barry Manilow show
A Brownsburg High School band director received the Manilow Music Teacher Award Friday night, which came with a $10,000 prize and a standing ovation during Barry Manilow's Friday night show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The award is part of the Manilow Music Project's effort to honor high school teachers in cities along the...
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?
New state law banning cellphones in classrooms not expected to change much for Carmel students
When Hoosier students return to school for the fall semester, cellphones will not be permitted in the classroom thanks to a new state law that went into effect July 1. In Carmel Clay Schools, not much is expected to change, according to Superintendent Michael Beresford, because the district already bans cellphones during class.
Avon Choirs Gear Up for Busy School Year
With Avon schools back in session, the nationally known choir program is set to have another busy year. “Avon has fantastic support for the performing arts through our administration and the community,” said Leah Trigg, director of choirs. “There are so many different facets of performance, from the musicians behind the risers to the lighting and design. Choir is a very visual project that represents all areas of performing arts in one.”
Indiana students struggle on math portion of SAT, see little progress in reading and writing
Eleventh graders in Indiana take the SAT, a standardized college-readiness test, to comply with state law. This year, the percentage of students who earned college-ready scores increased in reading and writing but decreased severely in math.
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