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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.
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Indiana's Origins: The American Revolution's Unlikely Impact on the Hoosier State's Map
Even before Indiana became a state, its settlers were naming places for figures from the American Revolution.
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Teacher Accused of Seduction with Minor Student
An IPS teacher has been charged with child seduction following an investigation that revealed troubling allegations involving the man and a teenager he was mentoring.
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IU Indy Finds Its Own Identity After Separation from IUPUI
INDIANAPOLIS — The union between Indiana University and Purdue University officially dissolved on July 1, 2024.
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Indiana Law to Cut Degree Programs at Six Universities Due to Low Enrollment
In Indiana, more than 400 degree programs at six state universities could be cut or consolidated into other programs due to a new law that requires universities to eliminate or consolidate programs with low enrollment.
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Pastor's Academy Aims to Combat Gun Violence Through Education and Family Support
After losing her great-nephew, Anthony J.
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Learning Sign Language: IU Police Academy Incorporates Deaf Culture Training for Recruits
Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) recruits are learning American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture as part of their training.
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Trade School Thrives in Indianapolis Amidst High Demand for Plumbers and Welders
Trade schools have been booming with applicants, and one school in Indianapolis is thriving amidst high demand for plumbers and welders.
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Empowering Kids with Disabilities to Ride Confidently
Easterseals Crossroads' iCan Bike Camp is more than just teaching kids to pedal - it's about building confidence.
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The Psychology of Comeback Success
The Indiana Pacers are gearing up for a decisive Game 7 that could lead them to a world championship, and fans are embracing the moment with excitement and anticipation.
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Union Schools Secures First Victory in Lawsuit Against Indiana
Union Schools in Modoc, Indiana, has secured its first victory in a court battle to stay open beyond the coming school year.
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Indiana Schools Receive Roadmap for K-12 Policy Changes Following Legislative Session
A new academic year is still weeks away, but Indiana educators are already working to implement a slate of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session — including changes to classroom instruction, attendance policies, and teacher pay.
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Teacher Layoffs and Service Cuts Hit Indiana School for the Deaf
A Indiana School for the Deaf alumni and deaf community advocate has expressed concerns that layoffs at the school will have a significant impact on students beyond the classroom.
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Filling Summertime Hunger Gaps for Families
Money can be tight in the summertime, especially for families who are just trying to put food on the table.
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Indiana School for the Deaf Faces Staff Cuts with Layoffs of 26 Employees
The Indiana Association of the Deaf is calling on Governor Mike Braun and the General Assembly for help, as a budget crisis forces the Indiana School for the Deaf to cut 26 staff members, including teachers, nurses, and more.
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Gen Z Shuns Traditional College Path, Sees Value in Trades Over Four-Year Degrees
As more young people rethink their career paths, a growing number are opting for careers in trades over traditional four-year college degrees.
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Innovate WithIN 2025: High Schoolers Compete at Butler State Finals
The brightest young entrepreneurs from across central Indiana will take center stage at Clowes Memorial Hall on June 20, competing in the Innovate WithIN 2025 State Finals.
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Staying on Track: IPS Supports Recent Grads After Graduation
While many students are away on summer vacation, all four Indianapolis Public Schools Future Centers stay open to prevent "summer melt" – an all-too-common trend where college-bound students fail to enroll in the fall despite being accepted and planning to attend.
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Purdue University Cuts Ties with Student-Run Publication
Purdue University has cut ties with "The Purdue Exponent", its independently run student newspaper, effective Thursday.
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Indiana Public Schools Ends Free Pre-Kindergarten for All Families
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is ending free access to its full-day pre-K program.
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Edinburgh Students Rally Against Closure of Atterbury Job Corps Center
The Atterbury Job Corps center in Edinburgh, Indiana is facing closure after the Department of Labor announced it would be shutting down centers across the country, aligning with President Donald Trump's new budget proposal.
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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.