Education

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.

Local school year to remain "traditional"

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2013 12:47 a.m.

Monroe County schools started a week earlier this year, Aug. 7. Next year they will start three days earlier than that.

Schools, police offer safety precautions

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2013 12:20 a.m.

Two Fairview Elementary School students have reported two similar attempted abductions in the past two months.

Duke Energy gives grant to schools

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2013 11:46 p.m.

Duke Energy awarded $25,000 to the Monroe County Community School Corporation’s Afterschool EdVentures program, providing funding for after-school programs for students in the school district’s six Title I elementary schools.

College ratings to decide financial aid

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2013 12:07 a.m.

President Obama has revealed a new plan that includes the creation of a grading scale that will rate colleges in areas such as access, affordability and graduation rates,and ultimately derive the federal financial aid they receive from these grades.

Science academy announces grant opportunities

By IDS staff · Sunday, Aug. 25,2013 10:48 p.m.

The Indiana Academy of Science announced grants for high school students to support research endeavors.

Economics lecturer discusses textbook market

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Aug. 20,2013 5:27 p.m.

Prices for students studying in the science fields can spend upwards of $700 per semester. But the Internet is changing the game for the textbook industry.

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