Education

Board members respond to Ritz lawsuit

By Stephen Kroll · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2013 10:02 p.m.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz filed a lawsuit against the State Board of Education Oct. 22.On Oct. 25, members of the board Troy Albert, David Freitas, Sarah O’Brien and Tony Walker issued a letter to Superintendent Ritz asking she call off the lawsuit. They said no such secret meeting took place and that Ritz is failing to respect the board’s authority.

Hanks chosen as MCCSC diversity specialist

By Stephen Kroll · Monday, Oct. 28,2013 11:37 p.m.

Diane Hanks, former assistant principal at Tri-North Middle School, has a new role as Talent and Diversity Specialist for the Monroe County Community School Corporation.

Ritz files suit against education board

Tuesday, Oct. 22,2013 4:29 p.m.

The lawsuit alleges members of the board violated Indiana’s Open Door Law by taking action in secret by drafting, or directing the drafting of, a letter they sent to President Pro Tempore David Long and Speaker Brian Bosma dated Oct. 16, 2013

Ivy Tech offers art program

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2013 11:29 p.m.

Ivy Tech’s Ivy Arts for Kids program offers various art courses throughout the year for students in preschool to age 16.

Shutdown has little effect on MCCSC

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 14,2013 11:23 p.m.

The government shutdown will not affect the Monroe County Community School Corporation in significant ways, but prevents MCCSC from using some programs.

Local schools resist bullying, offer resources

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 9,2013 11:53 p.m.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation is raising awareness for its anti-bullying programs during October, bullying prevention month.

Students search for colleges at Bloomington North

By Stephen Kroll · Sunday, Oct. 6,2013 10:52 p.m.

Bloomington High School North organized the Monroe County College Fair Oct. 3 to help students prepare for their futures. At the fair, a total of 75 schools, trade schools and organizations were present.

MCCSC director discusses iPad hacking, security

By Stephen Kroll · Thursday, Oct. 3,2013 9:26 p.m.

Jason Taylor, director of information services for Monroe County Community School Corporation, explained how the Center Grove students hacked the technology and discussed security for iPads in MCCSC schools.

Childs named Blue Ribbon School for second time

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 30,2013 11:27 p.m.

Childs Elementary School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education for a second time.

School corp. goes against charter school proposal

By Stephen Kroll · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:42 p.m.

Ball State University is considering backing a new charter school in Bloomington, and the Monroe County Community School Corporation is against it.

Improved ISTEP+ scores released

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Sept. 25,2013 11:48 p.m.

The Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus scores were released, showing students in Indiana have improved their ability in mathematics and English/language arts.

MCCSC, public library offer students resource access

By Stephen Kroll · Thursday, Sept. 19,2013 11:22 p.m.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation and the Monroe County Public Library have collaborated to give students greater electronic access to books and research.

Proposed bill requires football coaches train for concussions

By Jake Wright · Thursday, Sept. 19,2013 12:26 a.m.

Football coaches working with children ages 6-14 in Indiana might soon need new education and certificates.

MCCSC working to give all staff, students iPads

By Stephen Kroll · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:18 p.m.

The Digital Learning Initiative is an MCCSC program that aims to provide all instructional staff members with iPads and to give students equitable access to iPads by 2015.

Ritz releases 2014 Teacher of the Year finalists

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:14 p.m.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has announced the finalists for the 2014 Teacher of the Year.

Board to meet to discuss changes for Ind. retirees

By Brett Frieman · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:59 p.m.

The Indiana Public Retirement System Board of Trustees previously voted on changes that will impact how much new retirees will be eligible to earn from their annuity savings accounts.

Ind. Senator announces preschool plan

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:28 p.m.

Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane, D-Anderson, announced a plan to enroll children in early childhood education programs.

Report analyzes grading system

By Brett Frieman · Wednesday, Sept. 11,2013 12:01 a.m.

Former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett has been cleared of any wrongdoing in reference to claims he made grade adjustments for certain state schools last year, according to a report released by the state legislature Friday.

Park offering nature days for sixth grade students

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 9,2013 10:33 p.m.

Leonard Springs Nature Park is organizing nature days for sixth grade students throughout the September and October.

Local schools offer break activities

By Stephen Kroll · Sunday, Sept. 8,2013 11:51 p.m.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation is offering a learning program for elementary students when they are off school.

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