Halverson leaving IU Fairbanks School of Public Health for Oregon job
Paul Halverson, the founding dean of the Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, is a longtime advocate for a stronger role for public health across the state.
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Close to $1B in COVID-19 relief funding still unclaimed by Indiana schools as deadlines loom
About 75 school districts statewide still had 50% or more of their allocations available at the end of August.
Dozens of Indiana colleges waiving application fees this week
The effort is part of a push to increase college-going in the state, which stagnated at 53% of high school graduates from the class of 2021, and was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic.
How will AI impact Indiana’s workforce? It’s complicated.
Advances in technology traditionally have had the biggest impact on more physical jobs, but generative AI tools will likely be most disruptive for jobs that require brains, not brawn.
Higher education, training institutions look to keep up with AI advancements
Indiana’s major state universities are making big additions in artificial intelligence academic programs.
ChatGPT usage rising again as students return to school
The increase is perhaps the clearest indication yet that the chatbot’s usage is directly affected by the school calendar in the United States.
In state of district speech, Johnson says IPS expanding offerings, making up academic ground
Aleesia Johnson, superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, touted options available to students, largely through Rebuilding Stronger, the district’s overhaul plan, as the district aims to attract students and families.
Vanguard Collegiate charter school to close amid declining enrollment
The school, which opened in 2018 in the Hawthorne neighborhood on the city’s west side, fell far short of its ambitious enrollment goals.
Indianapolis Public Schools expands virtual tutoring during the school day after some success
The virtual tutoring can vary from school to school, and can be used to fill vacant positions, offer academic interventions, or provide SAT prep.
‘Success coaches’ to hit Indiana colleges after budget approval
The Indiana State Budget Committee on Friday approved $2.5 million to embed 31 success coaches in higher education institutions across the state.
TechPoint adopts new tech tool to advance workforce goals
TechPoint is in the process of adopting a platform from MetaImpact, a local startup headed by tech entrepreneur Scott McCorkle, to help the state grow its tech workforce.
Indiana attorney general asks court to block sale of two IPS buildings
His effort is the latest development in the argument over how to interpret the newest version of the state’s so-called “$1 law” that requires districts to give closed school buildings to charters for the sale or lease price of $1.
Indiana praised as officials work out massive plan to redesign high school requirements
The Indiana Department of Education is now in the process of determining the courses and course sequences required for high school graduation, as well as developing criteria for high-quality work-based learning and credentials of value.
Herron Prep Academy starts new year at former Indianapolis Children’s Museum site
Herron Prep Academy celebrated the start of its new school year in a new building on Wednesday, the latest sign of growth for the Herron Classical Schools charter network, which has three Indianapolis schools.
Lumina Foundation initiative aims to simplify, grow college admissions
Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation has launched a nearly $3 million effort designed to make it easier for students to apply for and be admitted to college.
Foundation commits $4M to boost college enrollment at Indianapolis-area schools
The Fairbanks Foundation is providing schools with a cash infusion in an effort to boost Indiana’s college-going rate.
Indiana delegation heading to Switzerland to learn about apprenticeship system
The trip comes as Indiana plans to roll out a new program allowing eligible high school students to receive up to $5,000 in state funding for “career scholarship accounts” that can be used to “shop” for work-based learning experiences.
Three charter schools to expand in Indianapolis next year
The opening of the three schools means charters’ footprint in the city will continue to grow.
Purdue aims to restore commercial air passenger service
The first shovel of dirt won’t be turned on the $15.4 million terminal and runway project at Purdue University Airport until May, but university officials hope restore commercial passenger service for the first time since 2004.
Q&A with David Rosenberg, Indiana’s new secretary of commerce
Rosenberg talked with IBJ about the modern economic development landscape, his vision for the LEAP innovation district in Boone County and the rising cost of economic development incentives.