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.

The Robert L. Frost School 106, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, celebrated the opening of its new media center on Thursday morning. This vibrant space is equipped with brand new furniture and a wide array of books for the students to explore.

The media center occupies what was once an unused area of the school. Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent Aleesia Johnson highlighted the significance of this transformation.

"This space once was a place that just stored things that were unwanted," Johnson said. "To see the transformation into a place where kids can come and dive into the world beyond is pretty meaningful."

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, dozens of Frost students wearing Big Ten t-shirts eagerly toured their new media center.

"I will be very happy to see some of the books so I can read more," said Frost second-grader Kyrie Woods.

In addition to the media center, the Big Ten provided tickets to Saturday's championship game between Oregon and Penn State for Frost students with perfect attendance. They also awarded $1,000 to a dedicated teacher who has been at the school for over a decade.