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Top Three Finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year Selected
STATEWIDE — The top three finalists for the next Indiana Teacher of the Year have been selected! The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) says Chet Dixon, Ellie Minogue, and Graciela Miranda are up for the honor, which will be awarded later this month. Dixon teaches special education, business management, reading development, and other subjects at […] The post Top Three Finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year Selected appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Voucher dilemma: Taxpayer cost jumped from $15.5 million to more than $300 million
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story mischaracterized the percentage of state education funding directed to private schools. Juan Garcia wanted his daughter to attend a high school with a strong academic program, but he also wanted their faith to play a role in her education. ...
Indiana Reverses Course on Controversial Diploma Changes Following Public Outcry
State Board Faces Backlash Over Lowered Academic Standards. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has backtracked on its proposed changes to high school graduation requirements after significant public backlash and criticism from state universities. The initial proposal, which sought to lower academic standards by reducing learning hours for core subjects and eliminating honors programs, was met with fierce opposition from educational institutions, local school districts, and political figures across the state.
Governor candidates Jennifer McCormick, Mike Braun release first general election TV ads
Corrections and clarifications: An original version of this story listed the wrong start date of Jennifer McCormick's television ad buy. Her ads started streaming today, but go on air Thursday. It's officially election season: Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Republican Mike Braun are both hitting the television airwaves tomorrow with their first ads of...
IHSAA football Super 25 rankings Week 3: Four new entries in statewide power poll
In addition to our USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll, which is voted on by a statewide group of media members, we are also unveiling an IndyStar Super 25 this season, which will rank the top-25 teams in the state regardless of class. My power poll going into Week 3: ...
Local farmers prepare for possible drought
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Many local farmers have spent the last several days preparing for harvest season. However, there is potential for a dry spell that could impact crops. Harvest season is approaching for local farmers and a dry spell is expected to carry on for weeks. Despite this, farmer Joe Eslinger says the […]
Flash drought could be possible in Indiana this month
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Flash drought is the rapid onset or intensification of drought. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center is highlighting much of Indiana for the chance of seeing a rapid onset of drought for mid to late September. You may notice that the random circled area is not included south of Fort Wayne in this […]
Do This One Thing to Help Millions of Birds Migrate Safely Over Indiana
Nearly 22 million birds are expected to fly over the state of Indiana this week, and you can help them make the trip safely. Every spring and fall there is a massive migration as birds travel between the warmer and cooler climates of North America. The greatest migration period takes place in April, May, September, and October.
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts achieve max enrollment for the first time
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts — meant to help students who require special education services — have reached full enrollment for the first time since the program went live in 2022, according to the Office of the Indiana State Treasurer. The announcement came less than two weeks after the office indicated that participation had boosted 200% […]
Lilly Endowment awards $50 million grant for Indiana state parks
The Lilly Endowment on Wednesday announced a $50 million grant to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a variety of enhancements at Indiana State Parks. The money will be used for several improvements at Prophetstown State Park, and for other upgrades across the state parks system, a state news release said. They’re aimed at […]
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