Education
College Goal Sunday: Free FAFSA assistance available at 39 Indiana locations on February 23rd
INDIANA – Financial aid experts will be at 39 sites across Indiana on Sunday, February 23rd, as part of College Goal Sunday, offering Hoosier families…
Indiana Department of Education encourages participation in Summer Meals Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In addition,…
Indiana Wesleyan University celebrated for fostering diversity with prestigious award
MARION– Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has been named a recipient of Insight Into Diversity’s 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award for its Doctor of Business…
Dollens Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 31, due to illness among staff and students
OOLITIC – Dollens Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 31, due to a significant number of illnesses among staff and students. Currently, 11 faculty…
Indiana set to revive A-F school grading system in 2026
STATEHOUSE – Indiana schools are poised to return to an A-F letter grade rating system under new legislation that unanimously passed the House Education Committee…
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority placed on cease and desist following hazing allegations
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University’s Sigma Delta Tau sorority has been placed on a cease and desist status following allegations of hazing, according to the Office…
Lilly Endowment grant to help strengthen early childhood education in the Indiana Uplands region
BLOOMINGTON– Lilly Endowment Inc., through the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative, has awarded a $7,834,000 Community Leadership Implementation…
Ivy Tech Bloomington celebrates first year of microelectronics training with ribbon-cutting
BLOOMINGTON— Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, in collaboration with Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub (SCMC) led by ARI, announce the completion of the first year of the microelectronics…
Jasper Park and Recreation Department offers free educational field trips and tours
JASPER– The Jasper Park and Recreation Department offers free educational field trips and group tours to four local historical and cultural sites within walking distance…
Indiana students show significant improvement in reading scores
INDIANA – According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) rankings, Indiana students have made significant strides in reading proficiency. The state now…