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Preparing Futures in Childcare: Early Education Career Institute Trains Apprentices
INDIANAPOLIS — Silvia Aguilar, a former apprentice at the Early Education Career Institute (EECI), teaches four and five-year-olds at A Child’s World.
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Empowering Women and Young Creatives in Indianapolis
LiMStudios is a platform that empowers women and young creatives in Indianapolis, offering services such as branding, photography, videography, podcasting, and marketing strategy.
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Uncovering the Power of Junk DNA: Key Players in Human Genome Regulation
A study has found that DNA once considered "junk" makes up nearly half of the human genome.
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Trump Directs Colleges to Prove Lack of Racial Consideration in Admissions Process
Colleges will be required to submit data to prove they do not consider race in admissions under a new policy ordered by President Donald Trump.
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Addressing Literacy Struggles in Marion County
In Marion County, just 26% of third through eighth graders passed the English language arts section of ILEARN this year, a staggering statistic that is raising concerns over literacy rates in the community.
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Butler University Launches Undergraduate Engineering Program
INDIANAPOLIS — The need for engineers across the country is large, with Indiana facing a particularly pressing shortage.
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Pre-K Education Programs Expanded in Monroe County School Districts
MONROE COUNTY — The road to a great education may start before kindergarten.
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Fostering Community: Ben Davis High School Senior Class Officers Take Charge
As students return to Ben Davis High School, senior class leaders are setting a positive tone by fostering a welcoming environment on campus.
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Building New Futures
In a room buzzing with anticipation, aspiring construction workers gather to learn.
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Unlocking Literacy: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Reading at Home
Hoosier parents are learning how to support their kids in becoming better readers.
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Pre-Fall Semester Preparation Underway at IU Indianapolis RAs
With just a couple of weeks until the start of classes, some students have already returned to campus and are getting settled into their residence halls.
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ChatGPT Gets a Check-Up: OpenAI Partners with Physicians to Enhance Mental Health Insights
OpenAI, the operator of ChatGPT, has announced new mental health features after acknowledging that its model fell short in recognizing signs of delusion or emotional dependency.
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Researchers Unveil Rapid Diagnostic Tool for Autism and ADHD
Researchers at Indiana University are developing a new test that could dramatically shorten the time it takes to diagnose autism and ADHD.
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Ex-Offenders Rebuild Lives Through Construction Training Program
The Build Yourself program at Public Advocates in Community re-Entry (PACE) is offering individuals with criminal records a chance to rebuild their lives through hands-on construction training.
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Lawrence Township Integrates AI into Classrooms for Enhanced Learning Experience
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its classrooms to enhance the learning experience for students of all ages and teachers.
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Catholic Youths Told They're a Sign of Alternative World Possible
Pope Leo XIV told over a million Catholic youths that they are "the sign that a different world is possible" where conflicts can be resolved with dialogue, not weapons.
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Student Loans in SAVE Plan to Start Accruing Interest
Nearly eight million student loan borrowers are accruing interest on their debt again.
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New Year, New Look: Avon Community Schools Unveils Renovated Facilities
Avon Community Schools started the new school year with a bang, welcoming students to new start times and completed construction.
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Indiana Schools Roll Out New Math Curriculum
Indiana students are set to face more challenging math classes this school year due to a new law aimed at accelerating academic success.
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Double Duty: Teacher Juggles Classroom Responsibilities with Wrestling Coaching Role
For most teachers, the first week of school means lesson plans and classroom prep.
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Last-Minute School Supply Savings
Families across Central Indiana are doing some last-minute shopping for back-to-school supplies, and it's essential to get the best deals.
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Back-to-School Expenses Soar Due to Inflation and Tariffs
Back-to-school expenses are soaring due to inflation and tariffs.
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Here is a rewritten version of the title: Indianapolis Public Schools Families Gear Up for the 2025-26 School Year
Indianapolis Public Schools families are gearing up for the 2025-26 school year, with excitement and anticipation building as students prepare to return to class.
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Back to School: Start Dates for Central Indiana Schools Announced
As summer comes to a close, families across Central Indiana are gearing up for the back-to-school season.
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Decatur Township School Buses Install Cameras to Enforce Two-Way Stopping by Drivers
School is back in session, and with it, the importance of ensuring children's safety while boarding or exiting school buses.
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Prioritize Vaccinations for a Safe Back-to-School Season, Say Indiana Health Officials
FISHERS — As students across Indiana prepare for a new school year, health officials are reminding families to prioritize vaccinations to ensure a safe back-to-school season.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Launches in Hamilton County
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has launched in Hamilton County, making free books available to children from birth to age five at no cost to families.
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Student-Led Program Aims to Reduce Youth Violence at IPS High School
A new initiative at Shortridge High School is giving students a voice in combating youth violence in their community.
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Theater as a Tool for Healing and Education
Mira Cassidy, a survivor of domestic violence and religious trauma, is using through her stage play "Let Mia Tell It.
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Forgiveness of Student Loans for Income-Based Repayment Plans in Question
Forgiveness of student loans for income-based repayment plans is in question amid a federal overhaul.
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Education Department to Release Billions in Withheld Grant Money for Schools
The Trump administration has announced plans to release billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, ending weeks of uncertainty for educators across the country.
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Doomscrolling's Dark Side: How It Can Affect Your Mental Health
Scripps News speaks with clinical psychologist Dr.
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Supporting Education: IPS Seeks Community Help for Essential School Supplies
As summer comes to a close, parents across Central Indiana are preparing their children for the upcoming school year.
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Bridging the Gap: Construction Internships Cultivate Young Talent
Over 40% of the workforce in the construction industry is expected to retire by 2031, yet only 3% of young people are interested in pursuing a career in this field.
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Public Listening Sessions Added to Discuss Future of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
The state of Indiana is seeking input on how to reduce soaring Medicaid costs for a popular autism therapy while maintaining access to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment.
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Re-entry Program for Formerly Incarcerated Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS — A new initiative, "Guidance for Post Release Support" (GPS), aims to assist Hoosiers in their transition back to society after incarceration by focusing on job readiness.
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Creating Safe Spaces for Teens: IPS Social Worker Expands Program
The city of Indianapolis is taking steps to reduce gun violence and create safe spaces for teenagers.
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Indiana Students Receive Free Laptops During WNBA All-Star Weekend
Hundreds of Indiana students received free laptops as part of WNBA All-Star weekend festivities.
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Trump Administration to Unfreeze Grants for After-School and Summer Programs
The Trump administration has decided to release funds for after-school programs, days after a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers complained about the frozen grants.
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Trump's Disassembly of Education Department Slows Civil Rights Progress
Students help put away supplies at the end of a reading and writing lesson at the Head Start program run by Easterseals, an organization that gets about a third of its funding from the federal government, Jan.
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Growing Change: Community Farm Educates on Food Insecurity in Madison County
ANDERSON — Community Farm, located on the campus of Community Hospital Anderson, is making a significant impact in Madison County by educating people about food insecurity and providing fresh produce to those in need.
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Education Secretary Defends Trump Administration Plans
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration's plans to gut her department, stating that it won't harm students who need civil rights representation.
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Salvation Army Supports Central Indiana Families in Preparing for New School Year
Central Indiana families are gearing up for the new school year, and The Salvation Army is helping out.
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Community Rallies Behind Teachers as Back-to-School Costs Rise
As the new school year approaches, Washington Irving Neigborhood Elementary is getting a head start thanks to a donation from Teachers' Treasures, in partnership with Corteva and Two Men and a Junk Truck.
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Reducing Drowning Rates in the Black Community
The summer is often a perfect time to cool off in the water, but it's also a time when drowning deaths tend to rise, with statistics showing higher numbers within Black communities.
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Teen Earns Life-Changing Scholarship Through Caddying Experience
When considering college scholarships, one may not immediately think that a caddying job at a golf course could lead to one.
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Independence Day Classic: A Closer Look at the Declaration of Independence
In June 1776, the Continental Congress formed a five-person committee consisting of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R.
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ChatGPT's Impact on Our Brains: Balancing Concerns with Practical Solutions
With generative AI tools like ChatGPT becoming more deeply integrated into classrooms and workplaces, new research is raising concerns about what we might be giving up in return: our brainpower.
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Learning Wheels: Indianapolis Students Explore Math and Science of Bike Building
INDIANAPOLIS - Biking is more than just a way to get around or stay active.