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Indiana University Shuts Down DEI Office Amid Political Pressure
Indiana University is shutting down its system-wide DEI office on May 22 amid political pressure from federal and state government officials.
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Seeking Clarity Amid Controversy: Milwaukee Families Demand Answers on School Lead Crisis
Milwaukee Public Schools' families say they want answers and the truth about federal efforts to address the district's lead crisis inside several schools.
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Noah Holland's Path from Patient to Healthcare Professional
The journey from patient to provider is a remarkable one, especially for Noah Holland, a 25-year-old EMT whose life was saved by the institution he now serves.
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Harvard Challenges Trump Administration's Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students
Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration's decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House's political demands.
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Inside the World of Indy Teens: 'Here Me, Hear Me'
A group of Indianapolis young men and women are using theatre to tackle real-world topics affecting them.
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Westfield High School Senior Honored for Service to Homeless Community
Westfield High School senior Asha Adhikari has been honored for her service to the homeless community through her club, Project HOPE.
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Orr Fellowship Aids Recent Grads in Career Transition
INDIANAPOLIS — Goodbyes can be bittersweet.
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Jitender Sandadi Raises $25,000 for Brightlane Learning
INDIANAPOLIS — Jitender Sandadi has achieved a remarkable feat by completing six marathons in Boston, New York City, Chicago, Berlin, London, and Tokyo.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Level Up 31 aims to improve traffic safety and alleviate congestion on Indy's north side.
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House Republicans Seek $5 Billion Funding for Private School Vouchers
House Republicans have proposed setting aside up to $5 billion per year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools.
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Teachers Receive Grant to Enhance Innovative Classrooms in HSE
Jenifer Young, an English Language Learners teacher at Hamilton Southeastern High School, has received the City of Fishers Educator Innovation Grant.
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Family Files Lawsuit Against School District Over Allegations of Band Director's Sexual Harassment
The parents of a 15-year-old girl have filed a tort claim notice against Twin Lakes School Corp.
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Learning by Doing: Pendleton Students Get Hands-On Experience in Vocational Training
Pendleton students got hands-on experience in vocational training during Trades Day at Pendleton Heights Middle School.
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Empowering Youth Through Art and AdvocacyVoices, a youth-focused organization, is making strides in empowering young people through arts and advocacy.
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No Penalty for Schools Not Reporting Teacher Injuries
An effort to penalize school districts who fail to report teacher injuries failed to get off the ground this session.
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First-Ever Father-Son Duo to Direct Competing Bands at Indiana State School Music Association Finals
A central Indiana music dynasty could make history this weekend at the Indiana State School Music Association State Concert Band Finals.
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Union Schools Challenges Constitutionality of Law Seeking District's Closure
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Task Force Tackles Mental Health and School Culture at First Public Meeting
Indianapolis Public Schools aims to create a sense of affirming, stable, healthy, and safe environments in its buildings.
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Divided Response to Campus Antisemitism
The Trump administration has put antisemitism on college campuses in the spotlight.
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Join the Ride: John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Arrives at University of Indianapolis
Nearly 45 years after John Lennon's death, his musical legacy continues to inspire and educate through the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which stopped at the University of Indianapolis this week.
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James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Receives $10,000 Grant for Arts Education
As budgets tighten in educational settings, art and music programs often find themselves on the chopping block.
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New Beginnings for Young Entrepreneurs: Early Career Academy Offers Hope and Opportunity
On the near east side of Indianapolis, a new initiative is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Failed Protection: School Faces Lawsuit Over Chronic Abuse of Special Needs Student
George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 faces a new lawsuit for chronic abuse of a first-grade special needs student from 2023-2024.
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Facing Federal Student Loan Collections: Borrower Options
The forced collections on federal student loans in default resume Monday after a five-year reprieve during the pandemic.
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Head Start Survives Trump Administration Budget Proposal
Students help put away supplies at the end of a reading and writing lesson at the Head Start program, Jan.
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Calling for Change After Alleged School Bus Assault: Parents Seek Stricter Regulations" (Note: I rewrote the title to make it more concise and focus on the theme of seeking change, rather than sensationalizing the incident.
The lawyer for the family whose child survived a sexual assault on a school bus is calling for change after the incident.
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Ivy Tech Cancels Free Summer Courses for High School Students
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College has discontinued its free summer school program for high school students, citing a "challenging fiscal environment" that is impacting all public higher education institutions in Indiana.
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Daleville Teacher Fired for Misconduct with Students
A physical education teacher and assistant basketball coach at Daleville Junior/Senior High School has been fired after allegations of inappropriate conduct and communication with students surfaced.
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Breaking Barriers: Butler University Launches Founder's College for Students
Butler University has launched its new Founder's College, a two-year, non-residential program designed for students who excel but lack the resources to pursue higher education.
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Indiana's First Lady Launches Fundraising Initiative for Imagination Library
Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun is launching a new fundraising initiative to expand and sustain Dolly Parton's Imagination Library across the state.
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Systemic Safety Concerns at Perry Township Schools After Student Slashing Incident
A 12-year-old boy was slashed on the wrist by a girl in a Perry Township school, sparking concerns over systemic safety issues in the district.
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Braun and Beckwith at Odds Over Three-Fifths Compromise
Indiana Senate Democrats are calling on Gov.
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Indiana University Board of Trustees Changes: A Closer Look
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has undergone a significant change, with the governor now having the power to appoint all nine trustees.
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Center Grove Schools Reveals Audit Results on Policy Violations by Former Leader
Center Grove Schools in Indiana has revealed the results of an audit that found its former leader, Superintendent Rich Arkanoff, misused a credit card and failed to properly report time off.
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US Constitution Sees Renewed Interest with New Print Editions
When Random House Publisher Andrew Ward met recently with staff editors to discuss potential book projects, conversation inevitably turned to current events and the Trump administration.
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Earning a Second Chance: Program Helps Indiana Justice System Involved Earn Diplomas
April is National Second Chance Awareness Month, and a local organization is helping give Hoosiers involved in the justice system a second chance at an education.
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Indiana Governor Set to Receive Bill Affecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Education
Public schools and universities in Indiana would be required to end or curtail diversity policies under a bill approved by state lawmakers.
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She Was Born to Teach: Kindergarten Instructor Spreads Love Across Languages
April's Golden Apple Award winner is Miss Karina Briceño, a kindergarten teacher in Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township – the same school district where she grew up.
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Trump Signs Order Overhauling College Accreditation Process
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at overhauling the college accreditation process.
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Committee Reverses Edits to Sex Ed Bill, Restores Requirement to Teach Consent
A last-minute attempt to remove requirements for schools to teach consent in sex ed classes has been blocked, ensuring that students will still learn about the importance of consent to sexual activity.
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IU Partners with Riley Children's Hospital for 'Skills on Wheels' Program
IU has partnered with Riley Children's Hospital to develop the unique "Skills on Wheels" program, which prepares children who use wheelchairs for daily life.
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Workweek Anxiety: Insights for Coping
As the weekend comes to an end and the workweek begins to draw near, many people experience feelings of anxiety, stress, or dread.
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Ball State Students React to Program Cuts
MUNCIE — Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns recently announced that the school will revise or end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to comply with an executive order.
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Boosting Mental Wellness in Central Indiana Schools
A new grant from Butler University is working to improve mental wellness in schools across central Indiana.
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Empowering Adults: Goodwill's Excel Center Helps Earn Diplomas and Build Confidence
The Excel Center, a tuition-free high school for adults run by Goodwill, is empowering individuals to earn their diplomas, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
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Student's Experiment Soars into Space
The future of space research is set to take a giant leap forward as SpaceX 32 prepares to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
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Building Confidence, One Piece of Wood at a Time: 'Deeply Ingrained' Inspires Youth
Five years ago, a pandemic-inspired idea sparked a transformative movement in the Indianapolis community.
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Visa and Legal Status Revocations Impact Over 1,000 International Students
More than 1,000 international students have had their visas or legal status revoked in recent weeks, and several have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, arguing the government denied them due process when it suddenly took away their permission to be in the U.
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Facing Change: Union School Corporation Staff Responds to Dissolution
The superintendent of a rural school corporation in eastern Indiana is fighting against lawmakers after a property tax overhaul passed by the Indiana General Assembly includes a provision to dissolve the Union School Corporation.