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Penrod Arts Fair turns 57
"Indiana's Nicest Day" is back on the calendar Saturday. Why it matters: The 57th annual Penrod Arts Fair is the biggest single-day arts fair in the U.S., and organizers expect more than 20,000 people to pack the Newfields gardens this weekend to participate. The big picture: Organized by the all-volunteer...
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.
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.
Four more Indiana counties are now eligible to register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is continuing to expand in counties across Indiana. Thanks to a partnership with United Way of South Central Indiana, Greene, Lawrence, Orange and Owen counties are now eligible for the program that sends free books monthly to children younger than five. ...
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: ...
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