STATEWIDE — The state’s largest teacher’s union has thrown its support behind the Democratic candidate for governor. Dr. Jennifer McCormick has gotten the endorsement of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA), which is a key endorsement secured by McCormick. The endorsement now allows her to have access to about $1.3 million in campaign money that […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools spoke out Wednesday about a teacher’s video showing one child beating up another who has sensory sensitivities, an executive function disorder, and possible learning disabilities. In the teacher’s video, an adult believed to be the teacher can be heard encouraging the beating. No criminal charges have […]
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday the steps they plan on taking to promote health through school meals. These steps, which will be implemented in the coming years, include the first ever limit on added sugars, reductions in sodium content, and the ability for schools to source more foods locally. Most […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A little boy was seen on video getting bullied by another student at an elementary school in Indianapolis earlier this year. Now IPS is addressing the video for the first time. The video was taken by the boys’ teacher in which you can hear him appearing to encourage the violence That teacher, Julious […]
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A school in Lafayette is the first in the state to move to a four-day school week. Vinton Elementary School is implementing the new calendar. During a school board meeting on Wednesday leaders with the Lafayette School Corporation approved the change. The school district got a waiver from the state to proceed […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The mother of a second grader with special needs wants a jury trial in a lawsuit she is filing against Indianapolis Public Schools and a now former elementary school teacher. She is accusing the teacher of allowing, and in fact encouraging, other students to beat up her son who has sensory sensitivities, an […]
STATEWIDE — Last year was a wake-up call for those in higher education, says Commissioner Chris Lowery. This year, he believes Indiana is on the right track. In Monday’s State of Higher Education Address, Commissioner Lowery said Indiana has made significant improvements when it comes to college accessibility and graduation rates. Lowery hopes to continue […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Monday’s weather forecast suggests favorable conditions for viewing the total solar eclipse in Indianapolis. Expected rain on Sunday will clear by Monday morning, and cloud cover probabilities have improved. Forecasters are set to provide more detailed information by Sunday. In Indianapolis, the forecast for viewing the total solar eclipse has improved, with Indiana […]
STATEWIDE — With many parts of the Hoosier state expected to have a clear view of the upcoming total solar eclipse, some schools have announced that they will be canceling classes on April 8th. Continue reading for a list of schools that will be giving students the day off in honor of the eclipse. Below, […]
STATEWIDE–Schedule disruptions and one-time events, like the solar eclipse on April 8, can cause adverse reactions in children with autism spectrum disorder. With schools taking April 8 off across Indiana due to the solar eclipse, most parents already usually have a plan for their children when school is out. “Following that same plan, even though […]
