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Pre-K grant expansion passes in committee despite democratic opposition

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2017 9:24 p.m.

Democrats in the committee proposed several failed amendments.

Jackson Creek Middle School letter draws criticism

By Lyndsay Jones · Tuesday, Jan. 24,2017 7:31 p.m.

The letter was given only to black and biracial male students.

The cost of skipping today's class

By Jesse Naranjo · Thursday, Jan. 19,2017 9:26 p.m.

The cost of a single day of class at IU is not well-known.

Eight of the high school and college New Voices of Indiana team members meet at the Indiana Statehouse, Wednesday, Dec. 7 to draft legislation for a press freedoms bill. They met with stakeholders who would be interested in the legislation.

Bill would protect student press rights

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Thursday, Jan. 19,2017 7:14 p.m.

Similar bills have passed in other states around the country.

Childcare Coordinator Marcella Ettinger displays the level 3 achievement outside the daycare, in the courtyard at Middle Way House.

Middle Way House daycare recognized by state

By Brooke McAfee · Thursday, Jan. 5,2017 5:29 p.m.

Their Rise & Shine Daycare was recently named a Level 3 Paths to QUALITY facility.

200 educational practices recognized for state's bicentennial

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 11,2016 4:25 p.m.

The department of education honors school practices for the state's bicentennial.

ISTEP changes will be brought to the 2017 General Assembly

By Katelyn Haas · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2016 7:04 p.m.

Changes include shorter test time and quicker results.

Glenda Ritz, Indiana superintendent of public instruction, speaks to a room of people at Hopscotch Coffee Monday evening about her 2016 campaign for re-election. Ritz spoke about what she has accomplished during the past 4 years and what remains to be done in Indiana education.

State superintendent prepares for transition

By Katelyn Haas · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2016 5:51 p.m.

McCormick will officially take office Jan. 9.

Kids got the BEAT

By Katelyn Haas · Thursday, Nov. 17,2016 5:59 p.m.

Kids from schools around Bloomington come together to learn show choir.

Board members give the YesforMCCSC campaign volunteers a standing ovation at Tuesday night's board meeting.

MCCSC celebrates referendum, highlights student work

By Katelyn Haas · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2016 9:07 p.m.

School boards meets to make plans after referendum.

Mayor John Hamilton campaigns for the referendum outside Election Central on Wednesday night.

MCCSC tax referendum renewed for six more years

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Nov. 14,2016 6:32 p.m.

The school board looks ahead with the referendum passed.

Mayor John Hamilton and schoolboard candidate Cathy Fuentes-Rohwer canvas and talk to voters about the referendum Wednesday night.

Supporters of MCCSC tax referendum say renewal is necessary for staffing

By Katelyn Haas · Wednesday, Nov. 2,2016 7:01 p.m.

The referendum is up for renewal this election.

Educator licenses increase state-wide

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 1,2016 6:55 p.m.

This is an 18 percent increase from 2015.

BHSN bans confederate flags on school grounds

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 1,2016 6:40 p.m.

Confederate flags are no longer allowed at the school.

The audience claps for the speakers Wednesday during the conference of the Value of Music Education in School

"Beyond the Test Score" discusses music education value in schools

By Katelyn Haas · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2016 10:14 p.m.

The panel focused on ways to keep MCCSC schools focused on music education.

Bloomington high school students gather to rally against hate symbol

By Alyson Malinger · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2016 9:40 p.m.

Bloomington High School North banned the use of the confederate flag.

Justin Robertson-Goodman received the Panther it Forward Award Tuesday night at the MCCSC school board meeting. Robertson-Goodman won the award for holding the doors open every day for teachers and students at Bloomington High School South. "It fills me with joy in the morning," he said.

MCCSC programs discussed at school board meeting

By Katelyn Haas · Tuesday, Oct. 25,2016 9:22 p.m.

Cultural Competency and Grandview Elementary S.T.E.M. programming was the focus of the meeting.

Glenda Ritz visits Bloomington to promote re-election

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Oct. 24,2016 10:04 p.m.

Ritz answered questions and addressed concerns at the event Monday night.

DOE seeks $1.8 million in grant money

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 24,2016 5:03 p.m.

Ritz announces renewed commitment to college readiness

Brittany LaFlower talks about her son’s behavior at home during a parent support group Thursday called Tips for Addressing the Behavior Problems of Your Child on the Autism Spectrum.

Parents share experiences at autism support group

By Katelyn Haas · Thursday, Oct. 20,2016 9:11 p.m.

Parents asked questions and shared experiences with each other Thursday night at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism.

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