Indiana’s career, technical students have higher grad rate
Ninety-five percent of students concentrating on career and technical education courses, or CTE, graduate from high school. That compares with a 90-percent graduation rate for all graduates.
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Ritz proposes 1-year hold on lower A-F school grades
The state schools superintendent, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Gov. Mike Pence next year, has been skeptical of the school grading system, while the board dominated by Pence's appointees has advocated for the grades.
Pioneer in 3D printing has high hopes for education startup
Kim Brand and a business partner have launched a “maker space” startup focused on the education market, called 1st Maker Space. It targets students in formal and informal class settings, and 3D printers are just a part of its arsenal.
BRAUN: It’s time to align training around careers
As 2015’s graduates pack away their caps and gowns and step out into the world, their quest shines a focus on the critical work facing our state in preparing Hoosiers for careers of the future.
Indiana school board elects teacher as vice chairwoman
A central Indiana elementary school teacher has been elected as vice chairwoman of the State Board of Education, a new position that shares authority with Superintendent Glenda Ritz.
Ivy Tech at risk of losing workforce training money
Ivy Tech Community College is facing an Aug. 1 deadline to show progress in student success as state officials weigh whether to continue using the college system as a provider for workforce training and education programs.
Numerous construction projects planned at Indiana University
Work is almost complete on the $53 million School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University, just one of more than a dozen construction projects on the school's docket.
Public safety director Riggs leaving for IUPUI position
Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs is stepping down to become director of public safety outreach at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute at IUPUI, the university announced Wednesday.
Indiana awaits decision on waiver from federal education law
The Indiana Department of Education has asked federal officials for a three-year extension of the waiver it received for this past school year.
Purdue starts construction on $50M materials research facility
Purdue officials said the facility will support research focusing on development of lighter-weight composite materials that can be used in aerospace, aviation, automotive, energy and sporting equipment.
Indiana sues Indianapolis-based test-preparation company
Attorney General Greg Zoeller's complaint alleges The College Network made personal loans for customers at high interest rates with payments beginning immediately, but that relatively few people actually complete its program and earn a college degree.
IU goes inside for new IUPUI chancellor
Indiana University officials have selected IUPUI’s No. 2 administrator, Nasser Paydar, as the next chancellor of the Indianapolis institution, replacing Charles Bantz, who is retiring in August.
Purdue to launch its own charter school in Indianapolis
Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis High School will open in 2017 with a curriculum heavy on science and math, college-level courses, internships, and, for its graduates, guaranteed admission to Purdue.
Indiana high schoolers head to factories for internships
More than 80 budding engineers will build and work with machines as part of a new program designed to give students experience in manufacturing.
Ballard education deputy leaving to head up workforce initiative
Jason Kloth, who has been Mayor Greg Ballard’s deputy mayor for education since 2012, will step down Friday to lead a workforce development effort being launched by the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.
ITT shares surge again after another profit surprise
Shares of ITT Educational Services Inc. shot up by as much as 60 percent Friday morning after the company reported that its first-quarter profit had nearly tripled from a year ago.
Hoosier manufacturers see big need to expand worker pipeline
Speakers at an IBJ breakfast on manufacturing and logistics said the public and private sectors must do more to get students thinking about manufacturing as a career and encouraging them to pursue the training they need to succeed in the field.
Indy native who beat Ebola wins prestigious award
Dr. Kent Brantly was awarded the Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine from the American Medical Association for his service in Liberia during last summer’s Ebola outbreak.
Purdue faculty to participate in diversity training program
Five members of the mechanical engineering faculty at Purdue University have been chosen to participate in a National Science Foundation diversity training program so they can help recruit African-American students.
IPS puts six surplus properties up for sale
The school district is using a bidding process to attempt to unload the vacant buildings, including the downtown Phillips Temple.