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Indiana Unveils Revised High School Diploma Standards, Emphasizing Partnerships
Indiana high school students will soon have a new choice regarding their education as the state unveils a redesigned diploma program.
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Purdue Introduces New Sports Management Program
The Circle City is considered the amateur sports capital of the world, which is why Purdue University is launching a new master's program.
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Detecting E. Coli in Indiana's Waterways: A Young Inventor's Quest
News 8 first met University High School student Vidhari Iyer in 2023, when she was a freshman being honored for her impressive work in nanoplastic detection.
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Candidate Disclosure: School Board Filing Now Requires Party Affiliation
In Indiana, school board races are about to become a lot more political.
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Student Designs Logo for Overdose Task Force Unit
Students at Arsenal Tech High School were part of an effort to spur change and save lives by designing a logo for the Indianapolis Overdose Death Task Force.
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Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures in Education and Local Governments
Cybersecurity is a state and national security issue, cybersecurity professionals and local government representatives alike emphasized during a recent House panel discussion.
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Suspended Student Loan Repayment Plans: What Borrowers Should Know
The Trump administration's recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.
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Free Diabetes Education Classes and Online Sessions Available in Marion County
The Marion County Public Health Department is offering free diabetes education classes to help individuals manage and prevent the disease.
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Adam Driver Returns Home to Alma Mater for Talk with Students
Indiana native and Oscar nominee Adam Driver returned to his roots to talk with students about the arts.
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Officer-Referenced Youth Support Initiative Connects Troubled Teens with Boys & Girls Club Services
A teen outreach program is hoping to expand into all of IMPD's districts.
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Unauthorized Massage Therapy School in Richmond Under Fire for Operating Without Proper Accreditation
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has ordered a Richmond massage therapy school to cease operations, effective immediately, after discovering it lacked proper accreditation.
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Hamilton County Teacher Recruiting Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — With over a thousand vacant teaching positions across the state, central Indiana school districts are stepping up recruiting efforts to fill those positions.
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Empowering Seniors Through Service
Shelida Purnell, leader of the Foster Grandparent Program, has been honored with the prestigious Jefferson Award for Multiplying Good, recognizing her commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors and youth alike.
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Indiana Ends Funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Seeks Private Donors
Indiana government has announced it will no longer support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program.
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Golden Apple Award Winner: Arsenal Technical High School's Most Valuable Player
Arsenal Technical High School's Ebony Lee is the latest winner of the WISH-TV Golden Apple Award.
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Perry Township Schools Sued Over Alleged Violence and Bullying
Two central Indiana families are suing Perry Township Schools over allegations of "pervasive violence and bullying" within the school district.
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Charter Schools to Share in Revenue: Measure Advances in Legislature
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) officials are warning that a proposed revenue-sharing bill could force them to close nearly two dozen schools.
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Indy's Young Authors Shine: Published Works on Display at Literacy Fair
On February 8, Young Authors Day in Indianapolis is celebrated with a community literacy fair showcasing the work of dozens of newly published local authors.
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Changing the Narrative: 100 Black Men Urged to Read with Kids to Combat Illiteracy
Reading is a fundamental skill, but not every child has the tools to be successful.
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Autism Therapy Cuts in Medicaid May Affect Schools
Indiana Medicaid cuts could place new pressure on public schools as the state moves forward with plans to limit access to applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy.
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Wearing Red to Fight the Widowmaker: A Mother's Crusade Against Heart Disease
Mother who survived multiple heart attacks shares her storyA Mother's Heart: Jill Wells' Inspiring JourneyFor Indianapolis mother Jill Wells, the heartbeat of her family motivates her to persevere through life's challenges.
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Reviving the Warrior Ethos
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role on Saturday, one day after surviving a contentious confirmation that included three Republicans voting in opposition.
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Braun's Budget Proposal Ends Funding for Martin University
Governor Mike Braun's state budget proposal has sparked outrage as it eliminates funding for Martin University, a private institution in Indianapolis and Indiana's only predominantly Black university.
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Finding Solutions to Youth Violence: Community Conversations to End the Cycle
In the wake of a recent homicide involving a 14-year-old girl, the Marion County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition's Crisis Response Task Force has expressed concern and commitment to supporting affected families and the broader community.
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PowerSchool Cybersecurity Breach Affects Indiana Schools
A cybersecurity breach has affected Indiana schools, exposing personal and private information about schoolchildren and teachers.
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Decision Time: How Area School Systems Will Determine Whether to Cancel Classes on a Snow Day
As winter weather approaches, schools across Central Indiana are watching closely.
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Expanding Early Childhood Care for Moms in Recovery
Volunteers of America has recovery facilities in Indiana that allow women to be in recovery with their children.
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Parents Demand Better School Transportation at IPS
INDIANAPOLIS — Transportation to and from school is vital for working families.
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AI Revolutionizes Education for Students with Disabilities
Makenzie Gilkison stands in the main lobby at Greenfield Central High School, Tuesday, Dec.
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"I Was Unsure About College: IU Indy Aims to Support More Marion County Students in Achieving Their Higher Education Goals"
INDIANAPOLIS — Only about half of high school seniors in Indiana are pursuing higher education, but Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy) is striving to change that by expanding its innovative program aimed at removing obstacles to college admission.
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"Warren Twp. Golden Apple Awardee Shares Insights on Nurturing Young Minds"
INDIANAPOLIS — The Golden Apple Award, presented by WISH-TV, recognizes exceptional teachers in central Indiana, celebrating their dedication and impact on students.
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Parent of Excluded Special Education Student Seeks Reform
INDIANAPOLIS — An elementary school is facing criticism for excluding special education students from a Christmas program, leaving many parents heartbroken and calling for reform.
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Indiana Elementary School Issues Apology for Excluding Students from Christmas Program
INDIANAPOLIS — An elementary school in southern Indiana has publicly apologized for excluding certain students from its Christmas program.
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Emma Donnan Schools Host 5th Annual Holiday Shop to Support Students in Need
INDIANAPOLIS — The Adelante Schools at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School proudly hosted their fifth annual holiday shop on Friday, providing a valuable service to students and their families.
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Indiana High School Diploma Redesign Approved by State Education Board with Unanimous 11-0 Vote
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education has unanimously approved a redesign of the high school diploma during a board meeting, with an 11-0 vote.
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WISH-TV Celebrates Graduation of Its Third Class from the Multicultural Media Producing Program
INDIANAPOLIS—Thursday was a momentous occasion as students graduated from the third class of the Multicultural Media Producing Program at WISH-TV, culminating several months of dedication and hard work.
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Braun Reveals Appointments for Education and Commerce Secretaries
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor-elect Mike Braun has announced that Dr.
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Big Ten Funds New Library for Indianapolis Elementary School
INDIANAPOLIS — Although elementary school students may not yet be considering their college futures, a new initiative funded by the Big Ten is helping pave the way for their educational journeys.
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Sheridan School Board Releases Statement Regarding Coach Wright's Resignation
SHERIDAN, Ind.
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Lebanon High School Students Rally Against Principal Amid Allegations of Verbal Abuse
Students at Lebanon High School are protesting against Principal Frank Meyer following accusations of verbal abuse from both students and staff.
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MIT Announces Free Tuition for All Middle-Class Undergraduates Beginning in 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has exciting news for prospective students: beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, undergraduates from middle-class families earning less than $200,000 a year will benefit from free tuition.
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"Grow With Us Initiative Seeks to Enhance Agricultural Education Throughout Indiana"
HAMILTON COUNTY — At Hamilton Southeastern High School, students have the opportunity to explore agriculture through a hands-on greenhouse program.
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IPS Shares Key Focus Areas for the 2025 Legislative Session
INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) unveiled its comprehensive legislative agenda for 2025, outlining key priorities designed to bolster public education and improve student outcomes across the state.
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Enrollment Period for Federal Marketplace Insurance Now Open
The arrival of November not only signals the approach of the holiday season but also marks the beginning of the open enrollment period for health insurance through the federal marketplace.