Purdue inks another international semiconductor agreement
The agreement is the third global semiconductor partnership involving Purdue University announced this month.
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Child-care, early-learning advocates highlight legislative successes
There was no comprehensive effort to address Indiana’s child-care and early-learning shortages this legislative session, but a series of smaller changes will have big impacts on Hoosier families.
Indiana higher ed commission lays out early plans for university funding, new career programs
State lawmakers tapped the commission to spearhead numerous new statewide education efforts.
Most beauty school programs would be in jeopardy under Biden proposal
Under a new proposal intended to protect students, nearly two-thirds of cosmetology certificate programs at for-profit colleges would risk losing federal funding. So would more than a third of such programs in massage therapy and dental support.
New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt
The rule is expected to put many for-profit college programs in jeopardy. At not-for-profit colleges, it would have no effect beyond certificate programs, which often focus on career training.
Indianapolis Public Schools unveils plans to reuse four of six closing schools
The resolution approved by the school board on Tuesday describes next steps for Floro Torrence School 83, George Buck School 94, Paul Miller School 114, and Francis Parker School 56.
New law offering apprentice scholarships aims to narrow talent gap
Starting next year, a new program will allow eligible high school students to receive up to $5,000 in state funding to “shop” for work-based learning experiences to help them earn a post-secondary credential before graduation.
IPS official Warren Morgan chosen to lead Cleveland schools
The departure of its chief academic officer means IPS will need to find a new leader to manage issues such as graduation, state test results and curriculum.
IPS announces new principals at 8 schools as part of Rebuilding Stronger plan
Most of the schools listed in the district’s announcement will adopt Montessori, science, STEM, or International Baccalaureate programming in 2024-25 as part of Rebuilding Stronger.
School referendums for IPS, Speedway, Warren approved by voters
Three Marion County school districts had funding proposals on the ballot as voters headed to the polls Tuesday. And all three received approval.
Holcomb appoints new DWD commissioner
Richard Paulk succeeds David Adams, who is stepping down after less than a year as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Indiana school library materials bill revived in committee
Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday added controversial language to a House bill that would remove a legal defense for school libraries if their educators are accused of offering library books deemed harmful to students.
Purdue lands $100M for cancer drug Pluvicto royalties
Purdue University plans to use the funding to further support research at the university.
Indiana lawmakers sends teacher gun training bill to governor
The bill that would create a state-funded handgun training program available for teachers, something critics have said could wrongly increase the number of guns in schools.
Purdue University improves to top 5 in rankings for U.S. patents
The ranking comes less than a week after the university unveiled its Purdue Innovates initiative, designed to streamline access and support for commercialization of intellectual property developed by faculty, students and alumni, as well as startup creation.
Newly approved adult charter high school hopes to open in closing IPS building
A seventh Excel Center adult charter high school has the green light to open in Indianapolis, and it’s hoping to open in a school that Indianapolis Public Schools will close at the end of this school year.
Butler University extends Danko’s contract by three years
James Danko has led a significant transformation of the Butler campus, including nearly $500 million in capital improvement projects to upgrade academic, research, residential, performance and athletic spaces.
Indiana bill on trans student name changes goes to governor
The proposal would require school officials to provide written notification to a child’s parent or guardian within five business days of the child asking to be called a different “pronoun, title, or word,” according to the bill.
Lawmakers wrangle over workforce initiatives
Employers, lawmakers and business leaders together have crafted legislation that encourages people to stay in high school and pursue postsecondary education or to revisit educational opportunities later in life.
Purdue senior development will bring older alums back to campus
The university, which has 575,000 living alumni, plans to break ground later this year on Varcity at Purdue, a 230,000-square-foot community at the school’s Discovery Park District.