As Indiana’s college-going rate dips, can underused aid program do more?
Four in 10 Indiana students are eligible for 21st Century Scholars, a needs-based scholarship and mentoring program, but only half of them apply.
Helen Rummel, Chalkbeat Indiana
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Indianapolis day care centers welcome COVID vaccine for children under 5
After more than two years of navigating the pandemic much like their K-12 counterparts, directors of child care facilities are hoping parents will take advantage of the new vaccines to protect their children and those around them.
Rate of Indiana high school students headed to college drops to 53%
The college-going rate has dropped 6 percentage points over the last year—12 percentage points lower than five years ago—with widening gaps for students of color and students from low-income families.
Indianapolis’ newest child care center opens inside Manual High School
The program is part of a vision to turn what was once one of the lowest performing schools in Indiana into an educational hub for all ages, from babies to adults pursuing workforce certificates.