Education
Rep. Jim Banks introduces Head Start Improvement Act
WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Head Start Improvement Act, which would improve the Head Start program by eliminating bureaucracy and giving money directly…
Amber Gerkin recipient of the $5,000 Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Nursing Scholarship
WASHINGTON – The Daviess Community Hospital Foundation and the Daviess Community Hospital Nursing Scholarship Committee awarded Amber Gerkin the $5,000 2024 Daviess Community Hospital Foundation…
Responsible use of electronics with young children
INDIANA – As a Youth First Social Worker, I interact with children in an elementary school setting daily. Most students I serve have electronics available…
GROW Lawrence County Advisory Board makes strides towards establishing a community education system
BEDFORD— The GROW Lawrence County Advisory Board has achieved many milestones during its first year. The board, which comprises community members, employers, educators, and Lawrence…
Growing Literacy in Greene County
BLOOMFIELD – Literacy Backpacks made by the United Way of South Central Indiana Take Action volunteers will soon be in the hands of young learners…
Dawson Irwin signs to play basketball for Greenville University
MITCHELL – Mitchell 2024 graduate Dawson Irwin signed Greenville University and is officially a Panther on Tuesday, June 11, at Mitchell High School. His close…
Ivy Tech is hosting a free Intro to Semiconductors Workshop in July
BLOOMINGTON — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is hosting an Introduction to Semiconductors training session July 1-3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This free, three-day…
Mitchell Community Schools board meeting yields personnel changes
MITCHELL- The Mitchell Community School Board met Monday to finalize personnel changes for the upcoming school year. Several changes are being made, with five resignations,…
Indiana’s Best for 2024-2025 FFA leadership positions
INDIANAPOLIS —Twelve Indiana FFA members from across the state are preparing for the opportunity to serve as an Indiana FFA state officer for the upcoming year. After…
Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, announces retirement
BLOOMINGTON – Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College, has announced her retirement. Ellspermann will retire in June 2025 at the end of her current…
