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

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.

Two IPS students can receive full-ride scholarships to Marian University

Marian University received a donation of $2.5 million from the late John “Jack” and Phyllis Sullivan, dedicated to creating educational opportunities for graduates of Indianapolis Public Schools.

Tackling the digital divide with tech-tactic treats for students going back to school

On Saturday, the Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFÉ) celebrated their fourth annual Far Eastside Festival. The free event included entertainment, community resources, youth...

Countdown to the classroom: IPS welcomes students with back-to-school event

Indianapolis Public Schools kicked off the new school year with their annual back-to-school carnival.

High school students get hands-on experience at Marian University’s Healthcare Camp

Local high school students are taking a break from traditional academics and immersing themselves in college medical classes at Marian University.

The EduVerse with ProfessorJBA: We can’t keep doing school business as usual; it’s time to reimagine education

Retired educator, Aaron Fernander, would often quote to us in staff meetings, “Teach the children!” He didn’t want us focused on anything other than...

Anti-DEI legislation may be coming to a state near you

Earlier this month, Florida lawmakers passed a bill that essentially bans DEI programs in Florida's public colleges and universities. Other states appear to be...

University honors award-winning graduates

Martin University hosted its 54th commencement ceremony last Saturday where 27 graduates earned 18 bachelor’s degrees and 9 master’s degrees respectively. Edgar Fakari, a summa...

Indiana governor signs bills targeting LGBTQ students

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's governor has signed a bill that would require schools to notify a parent if a student requests a name or pronoun change at school. The bill is one of the final bills approved in a legislative session that had targeted LGBTQ+ people, especially students. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb's approval of the legislation on Thursday comes in a year when Republican-led legislatures around the country are seeking to curb LGBTQ+ rights, specifically targeting transgender people's participation in sports, workplaces and schools, as well as their access to health care. Holcomb also signed into law a bill that could make it easier to ban books from public school libraries.

Students and educators weigh in on 21st Century Scholars bill

Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood coach Sophie Longest testified for the bill at the Statehouse and said she sees a lot of eligible students who do not apply for the program.
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