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What’s next for the proposed new Indiana high school diplomas that focus on workplace readiness
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.Hoosiers still have time to weigh in on the state’s proposals for new high school diploma requirements as the Indiana State Board of Education will likely vote on changes slightly later than expected.The diploma proposals by the state board of education in March would take the emphasis off college-going as the pinnacle of education, and instead prioritize students’ workplace readiness. In June, the state board added three readiness seals – enrollment, employment, and enlistment – to the proposal.Currently,...
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a...
Boone County’s Hickory Cottages Apartments Are Now Open
Bel Canto Asset Growth Fund, in partnership with Neyland Associates, is pleased to announce that its brand-new apartments, Hickory Cottage Apartments, in Boone County, Lebanon, Indiana, is now leasing. This project features 246 condominium-style cottage residences for-lease with only 8 to 10 quaint apartment homes designed per building and every residence has a desirable private entry. A picturesque neighborhood community, located on 26 vast acres, offers abundant greenspaces and a walking trail surrounding a gorgeous tranquil lake.
Stuff The Bus Kicks Off Wednesday, July 31 In Clinton County
The Annual Stuff the Bus event is slated to kick off on Wednesday, July 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Frankfort Walmart parking lot at 2460 E. Wabash St. in Frankfort to provide supplies for children at all four county schools and The Crossing. The public is...
Lebanon Utilities Contractors Conduct Wood Pole Inspections
The City of Lebanon announced that Osmose Utilities Services, a contractor for Lebanon Utilities, has begun performing wood pole inspections around Lebanon in an effort to ensure the integrity of the structures. According to the city, the scope of the contractor’s work is to locate all the wooden poles that...
Pritzker looks to build up 'blue wall' with stops in Indiana, Ohio
Pushing through concerns of age and a shaky debate performance, Gov. JB Pritzker has been adamant that President Joe Biden is the man to defeat former President Donald Trump come November while shooting down claims that he himself could enter the race. Still, some Midwest Democrats think the Democratic governor...
Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
Support Marion County teachers and Teachers’ Treasures at White River State Park
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Don’t miss your chance to show support for Marion County teachers and Teachers’ Treasures this weekend during the White River Back to School Festival. The annual fundraiser is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at White River State Park. Expect fun for the whole family and will feature giant lawn games, […]
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
Man, 23, found dead along rural Indiana road. Law enforcement providing only scant details.
Police are investigating the death of a Bloomington man found along a county road in rural Owen County, but are releasing only scant information. The Owen County Sheriff’s Office released the man’s name, Malik Sims, but not his age, where he lived, how he died, when he was found, where he was found or who found him. ...
Carmel sues property owner for operating short-term rental illegally
The City of Carmel filed a lawsuit July 11 against the owner of a home on Singletree Court that city officials claim is being illegally operated as a short-term rental. Four days earlier, multiple renters were carried out of the home on stretchers in what appeared to be a “mass drug overdose,” according to Christin Diehl, who lives next door. Current has filed a public information request for more information about the incident.
IU Bloomington ranked highest in Indiana in US News’ Best Global Universities rankings
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University Bloomington has ranked highly in the recently released U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings for 2024-25. Of the 2,250 universities ranked worldwide, IU Bloomington ranked 135th overall for global impact, the highest of the ranked universities in Indiana. In subject-area rankings, IU Bloomington earned its highest ranking in education and educational research at No. 38.
LPD Lieutenant Retires; Leaves Behind Legacy In Boone County
The Lebanon Police Department announced the retirement of a long-time Lieutenant and serviceman within the Boone County community as he intends to continue his passion for crash reconstruction consulting and expert witness testimony while developing new passions for travel. Lieutenant Ben Phelps retired from the Lebanon Police Department on July...
Muncie Central School Competition Kicks Off For Frankfort Hot Dog Band & Orchestra Saturday, July 20
The Frankfort Hot Dog Band and Orchestra is gearing up for the competitive Muncie Central School Competition slated for July 20 this year. The Hot Dog Band and Orchestra stated that Muncie Central high School is currently experiencing construction, and parking will likely remain as a concern for spectators, but options for parking will be available surrounding the campus.
Minton bridge has scheduled 2 more directional closures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The Sherman Minton Renewal project team has scheduled two more directional closures and extended lane restrictions to continue work on the bridge, which caries I-64 and US-150 traffic over the Ohio River between Louisville and Southern Indiana. Weather permitting, the following restrictions and closures will...
2024 ILEARN statewide results show slight ELA growth but math scores unchanged
Hoosier students saw only slight increases in their English language arts scores and their math scores stayed virtually the same compared to last year’s ILEARN standardized testing scores. Overall statewide results released Wednesday showed that 41% of Hoosier students were proficient in ELA standards and 40.7% proficient in math standards while 30.8% are...
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