11 Indiana Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools STATEWIDE–11 schools in Indiana have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Those 11 are among 353 schools that have received that recognition across the country. It’s based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The South Bend Community School Corporation is looking to downsize. They are planning to close Clay High School and have its students absorb into its other three high schools. Consultants facilitating the plan have come up with what they would like to do as parents wonder where their child might be […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Education Association reports that teacher shortages continue to pose a challenge as we enter the new school year. According to NEA President Becky Pringle, the pandemic exacerbated these shortages. “As we transition out of the pandemic, we know from the survey that NEA did, we found that 55% of educators […]
FISHERS, Ind. — The fallout continues in Fishers after the resignation of the Hamilton Southeastern school district’s superintendent. Dr. Yvonne Stokes turned in her resignation on Wednesday to a special meeting of the HSE school board. The board accepted the resignation and has now started a search for a new superintendent. In the meantime, Dr. […]
“Not only are kids falling behind and missing from classrooms, but also students who are in the classrooms are being indoctrinated with far-left curriculum.” Katie Walsh Shields, Former RNC Chief of Staff and Deputy White House Chief of Staff, recently penned an op-ed on Democrats failing the public education system, students, and parents. Check out […]
First Lady in Westfield: Never Underestimate Your Power to Help, to Hope, and to Heal WESTFIELD, Ind.–When First Lady Dr. Jill Biden went to Westfield High School Wednesday, she got to see a student organization centered around suicide prevention called Robbie’s Hope. On a national level, that organization not only focuses on preventing suicide, but […]
FISHERS, Ind. — If your children attend Hamilton Southeastern Schools, you may have to go to future sporting events with them. The district announced Tuesday that students in grades K-8 must now have adult supervision at high school sporting events. It is not entirely clear why this change is being implemented, though the district did […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Even with the prevalence of technology in everyday life, The Indianapolis Public Library says more than 27,000 people participated in its 2023 Summer Reading Program (SRP). The 104th SRP wrapped on July 29th. Some of the prizes given to participants included tickets to Indianapolis Indians games, a coupon for free pizza, and books. […]
STATEWIDE — A reading program started by Country music legend Dolly Parton is expanding in the Hoosier state thanks to government funding. Her “Imagination Library” will be available in all 92 Indiana counties. The program gives access to free books monthly to children up to the age of five. Prior to the six-million-dollar investment from […]
INDIANAPOLIS — High school students in Indianapolis may soon get to see the First Lady of the United States speak. Dr. Jill Biden is planning to visit one school with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Wednesday, though it is not clear which institution will host the two. They plan to talk about school mental […]
