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IndyGo offers students reduced fares, free backpacks
(MIRROR INDY) — Students who register for reduced-fare IndyGo ridership can get a free backpack during Back to School Night 6-8 p.m. July 25 at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center. IndyGo staff will also offer qualifying students, ages 18 and under, travel training to help its new riders learn how to navigate the city transit system. […]
Teachers, Lawmakers React To Latest ILEARN Results
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — ILEARN scores overall were better for most Indiana students in 2024, but teachers and other experts on education say that students are still behind where they need to be. Data from the 2024 ILEARN tests released this week showed a slight drop in language arts scores from the previous year. But, math […] The post Teachers, Lawmakers React To Latest ILEARN Results appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Only a quarter of Hoosier high schoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark […]
Lebanon Community Schools Annual Online Student Registration Ends Today, Friday, July 19
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that the online registration for the 2024-2025 school year concludes today, Friday, July 19 for students entering a Lebanon school. The online registration requires parents or guardians to verify student information, confirm contacts for school communication and review annual notices prior to the beginning of...
Former Clay Middle School employee sentenced, must pay restitution
A former Clay Middle School employee accused of stealing nearly $95,000 from the school in cash and unauthorized purchases received a two-year sentence July 18 and is ordered to make restitution payments. Aletta Nowlin of Carmel pleaded guilty to corrupt business influence and official misconduct. As part of the plea,...
Noblesville High School hires swim coach
The Noblesville Swim Club and Noblesville High School jointly announced the hiring of Jess Preston as its new head swim coach July 16. Preston comes to Noblesville from Penn High School and Irish Aquatics in Mishawaka. He had been head coach of Penn’s boys and girls teams since 2008, leading them to multiple trips to the IHSAA State Swimming and Diving finals.
Rep. Sue Errington to Host Town Hall Meeting on High School Diploma Redesign Proposal
MUNCIE, IN—The Indiana Department of Education recently announced plans to significantly redesign Indiana’s high school diplomas solely as the “GPS Diploma” and “GPS Diploma Plus” starting with the Class of 2029 (this upcoming academic year’s eighth graders). This would completely erase the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors.
Experts promote daily habits, parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters (CHALKBEAT) — Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills. But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools are out. Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language […]
Indiana University Launches Groups Scholars Program at New Indianapolis Campus to Aid First-Generation and Underrepresented Students
In a move to broaden academic horizons for its students, Indiana University has expanded its Groups Scholars Program to the new IU Indianapolis campus, offering vital support to first-generation and underrepresented students. The initiative aims to level the playing field for those who are navigating the oftentimes turbulent waters of higher education without a familial roadmap to guide them.
UE President named to IBJ Media’s Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year
EVANSVILLE, IND. (07/20/2024) University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz has been named to the IBJ Media Indiana 250 list for the second year in a row. The list includes 250 of the most influential executives across the state in an array of economic sectors. During the nomination process, IBJ...
New Broad Ripple Middle School set to open in old high school building
INDIANAPOLIS — Since 2017, Broad Ripple High School's doors have been closed. However, in a couple weeks, it'll open to over 860 middle schoolers. The new middle school is funded by the Indianapolis Public School's Rebuilding Stronger Referendum. Through this, schools like Broad Ripple Middle are able to provide resources and programming to students who may not have access in their neighborhoods.
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