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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.
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.
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.
Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun is launching a new fundraising initiative to expand and sustain Dolly Parton's Imagination Library across the state.
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.
Indiana Senate Democrats are calling on Gov.
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has undergone a significant change, with the governor now having the power to appoint all nine trustees.
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.
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.
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.
Public schools and universities in Indiana would be required to end or curtail diversity policies under a bill approved by state lawmakers.
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.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at overhauling the college accreditation process.
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.
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.
As the weekend comes to an end and the workweek begins to draw near, many people experience feelings of anxiety, stress, or dread.
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.
A new grant from Butler University is working to improve mental wellness in schools across central Indiana.
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.
The future of space research is set to take a giant leap forward as SpaceX 32 prepares to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
Five years ago, a pandemic-inspired idea sparked a transformative movement in the Indianapolis community.
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.
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.
A small school corporation in Randolph and Henry counties is one step closer to dissolution following the Senate's approval of a plan to overhaul property taxes.
Hundreds of teachers, parents, and students gathered at the Statehouse on Monday to urge lawmakers to vote against Senate Bill 1, which aims to provide property tax relief for Hoosiers.
A Frankfort High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a statement from the district.
Indianapolis Public Schools is switching to e-learning on Monday due to a high number of teacher absences.
Teenagers are being sought for the Museum Apprentice Program at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Posted: Apr 12, 2025 / 08:05 PM EST / Updated: Apr 12, 2025 / 08:05 PM ESTMultiple school districts in Indiana are changing their Monday schedules to e-learning days due to a large protest planned at the statehouse.
Colorado Department of Education Commissioner Susana Córdova announced that her department would not sign a letter from the federal government certifying that the state's K-12 school districts are complying with the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Purdue Polytechnic High School at Englewood is taking a unique approach to educate its students.
Funding for the Indiana University School of Medicine is threatened due to federal cuts.
The Indianapolis Metro Police Department is investigating misconduct allegations involving a coach at Ben Davis High School.
Following a cabinet meeting, Education Secretary Linda McMahon discussed efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.
Every Thursday, a group of committed coaches with Evolve International Inc.
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Marian University is set to begin work on restoring a historic VA hospital building in Indianapolis this year.
For 40 years, 100 Black Men of Indianapolis has been making a positive impact in the community through their mentoring program.
The Supreme Court has temporarily upheld cuts to teacher-training funds as part of its anti-DEI efforts, while a lawsuit continues.
Indiana high school students will soon have a new choice regarding their education as the state unveils a redesigned diploma 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.
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.
In Indiana, school board races are about to become a lot more political.
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.
Cybersecurity is a state and national security issue, cybersecurity professionals and local government representatives alike emphasized during a recent House panel discussion.
The Trump administration's recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.
The Marion County Public Health Department is offering free diabetes education classes to help individuals manage and prevent the disease.
Indiana native and Oscar nominee Adam Driver returned to his roots to talk with students about the arts.
A teen outreach program is hoping to expand into all of IMPD's districts.