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We cannot allow caregivers to be punished for GOP’s $1 billion Medicaid shortfall

ROBIN SHACKLEFORD - February 14, 2024

By ROBIN SHACKLEFORD Last December, a report from the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) revealed a massive forecasting error which resulted in a miscalculation of the...

Education

Lead poisoning affecting literacy rates in Indianapolis

JADE JACKSON - January 10, 2024

Indianapolis NAACP conducted lead testing in city schools and found shocking results. (Photo/provided by Gary Holland)

Health

KEEP IN MIND: COVID, flu and RSV vaccinations before the holidays

JADE JACKSON - November 15, 2023

With the holidays right around the corner, Indiana health care professionals want people to be mindful of flu season.

Education

Immunization clinic at CFI 27 on Nov.16

STAFF - October 31, 2023

The Center for Inquiry School 27 will be hosting its inaugural free immunization clinic in collaboration with the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) Nov. 16. RELATED:...

Health

Local organizations partner to raise awareness during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

NORAL PARHAM - October 30, 2023

Lead poisoning is a public health issue that has affected people tremendously since the Industrial Revolution. Many people, specifically children, face lead-filled dangers daily....

Education

‘What’s wrong with me?’ Undiagnosed ADHD in Black girls

JADE JACKSON - October 11, 2023

The 2021 study also found that Black girls frequently go undiagnosed with ADHD due to misinterpretation of their symptoms.

Education

IPS superintendent talks equity in state of the district address

JADE JACKSON - September 28, 2023

In the State of the District Address on Sept. 20, Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson gave an update on the Rebuilding Stronger Plan that had previously faced criticism from educators and families.

Health

Transforming youth homelessness

JADE JACKSON - September 28, 2023

Inside the Crane Bay Event Center Sept. 14, a group of donors experienced an experimental interactive art exhibit that depicts the stories and challenges of youth facing homelessness in Indianapolis.

RISE INDY’s Freedom Readers, transforming parents into powerful literacy tutors

JADE JACKSON - August 30, 2023

Empowering communities and nurturing young minds through literacy, RISE INDY’s Freedom Readers program certifies parents and guardians to tutor their K-8 children at home.

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RISE INDY working to bridge the literacy gap

CHLOE McGOWAN - June 22, 2023

RISE INDY’S new Freedom Readers Champion program is tackling literacy rates head-on. The local nonprofit hosted the second of three swag bag pickups for its...

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