New rules threaten dual-credit courses, educators say
The rule changes are meant to bolster the quality of teaching in “dual-credit” courses, which can count for both high school and college credit. But they could have unintended consequences.
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Butler helping to form doctor leadership program
The program will help train physicians in financial analysis, management, organizational politics, and how to manage change in an organization.
New bus routes shuttle workers to Plainfield, Whitestown
The new routes are coming just in time for a busy holiday season and will take workers to several suburban warehousing employers that plan to hire extra workers.
U.S. asks Indiana education agency for data on poverty funds
Federal officials expressed that it is possible that both charter and traditional public schools may have received an excess allocation of federal dollars, the Indiana Department of Education said.
IU to receive up to $46M for effort to boost patient care
The university will lead a consortium of eight institutions that will use the money to create a system of coaches embedded in medical practices.
McRobbies to donate $1 million for two IU professorships
IU’s president and his wife will endow professorships in computer engineering and global strategic studies on the Bloomington campus.
Federal suit: College prep firm insolvent, owes millions
A credit union that holds loans on thousands of prospective college students is suing an Indianapolis-based college-test-preparation company, alleging that it owes it more than $12 million.
State plans to comply after errors found in charter funding
The Indiana Department of Education says it will comply with rules governing the distribution of poverty aid after federal education officials notified the state late last week that its approach was “inconsistent with the statute and regulations.”
Dow AgroSciences opens research facility at Illinois
Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences is opening the facility in the research park at the University of Illinois' Champaign-Urbana campus.
Federal officials: Ritz erred with charter school funding cuts
An email from the U.S. Department of Education to the Indiana Department of Education says the state incorrectly applied provisions of federal law when determining this year’s Title I poverty aid for charter schools.
Tighter rules could hit high school-college credit classes
Some educators are worried that tighter academic requirements for those teaching Indiana high school classes for which students can receive college credit will lead to a drop in such dual-credit offerings.
The Interview Issue: Robert Manuel
University of Indianapolis President Robert Manuel says he’s a “bit of a data-head” when it comes to making decisions on the growing campus, which is aiming to be an anchor for its south side neighborhood.
Applications to Marian medical school keep rising
With the number of applications to Marian’s College of Osteopathic Medicine running twice as high as initially expected, school leaders say they are confident Marian can help reduce a looming physician shortage in Indiana.
Ball State trustees approve formation of College of Health
The new college's academic programs would include athletic training, nursing, speech pathology and psychology.
Rolls-Royce to run new R&D facility at Purdue tech park
The global firm with extensive Indiana operations plans to occupy a 40,000-square-foot building to be constructed in the Purdue Research Park Aerospace District, a 980-acre technology park in West Lafayette.
Congressmen: Ritz should explain drop in charter aid
The Republican congressmen sent Ritz a letter Monday asking the Department of Education to explain the formula used this year to determine federal Title 1 funding levels.
IPS might outsource athletic director job, oversight of athletics
The Indianapolis Public School Board is considering shifting the role of district athletic director to a group run by the head of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.
Some worry new diplomas exclude those with special needs
Parents and educators pleaded with the Indiana State Board of Education to change a state law that they argue could rob students of equal access to the high school diplomas that fit them best.
State attorney general shoots down Ritz’s leniency plan
Indiana's Attorney General dealt a major blow to a proposal by state Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz that would spare schools from being penalized for low scores on this year's ISTEP exams.
Purdue University’s freshman class largest since 2008
The total includes 3,500 Indiana residents, or more than half of the incoming class. The Indiana total is up by more than 200 from last year.