Education

Foster Grandparent Program enriches the lives of students and seniors

ABRIANA HERRON - October 27, 2022

The Foster Grandparent Program gives people 55 and older the opportunity to mentor and tutor children for at least 15 hours a week. The program, not to be mistaken with foster parents, typically serves children 6 weeks old to 18 years old.

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New Palestine student disciplined for racist ‘monkey’ slurs toward Pike volleyball team

JAYDEN KENNETT - October 20, 2022

A New Palestine high schooler has been disciplined after making racial slurs toward the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township’s volleyball players last week. Multiple...

Education

Martin University announces tuition decrease for undergraduate and graduate students

TIMORIA CUNNINGHAM - October 12, 2022

Starting in January 2023 students at Martin University can expect a 45% decrease in undergraduate tuition and a 42% decrease in graduate tuition, along with the potential to have up to $10,000 from their previous account balance forgiven.

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IPS school board candidates chat with parents and community members during public forum

CHLOE McGOWAN - October 25, 2022

Ahead of school board elections in November, candidates Hope Hampton (District 3), Kristen Phair (District 3) and Angelia Moore (at-large) met with parents and community members in the lunchroom to discuss issues presented by IPS students, parents and staff members.

Education

There are some big potential changes coming to Indianapolis Public Schools.

SPEACIAL TO THE RECORDER - October 8, 2022

Nicole CareyAngelia Moore There are some big potential changes coming to Indianapolis Public Schools. District leaders recently unveiled their draft Rebuilding Stronger plan, which includes additional...

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‘You have to stand strong in your beliefs’: How Black Protestant students navigate Catholic school

ABRIANA HERRON - October 6, 2022

Wearing his khaki shorts and white polo shirt, 14-year-old Jayden Young, along with his classmates, attended a recent weekly Mass at Bishop Chatard High...

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Meet the four candidates seeking three seats on IPS school board

CHALKBEAT INDIANA - September 30, 2022

Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board of school commissioners. None are incumbents.

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KIPP Indy’s 1st graduation will mark historic moment for neighborhood

JAYDEN KENNETT - September 29, 2022

Shariah Miller will always remember leading more than 100 of her fellow students on a Juneteenth Peace Walk through Indianapolis’ Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood this summer. Their...

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Study: Teacher licensing exams shrink Indiana’s pool of Black, Hispanic teachers

CHALKBEAT INDIANA - September 27, 2022

Indiana’s ubiquitous teacher licensing exam could be one reason behind the state’s shortage of teachers — especially Black and Hispanic teachers, according to a new report from Indiana University.

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Martin University to host forum for exceptional needs caregivers

STAFF - September 15, 2022

Martin University will host a forum for caregivers of children with exceptional needs from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the university's Hardin Gathertorium, 2186...

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