ITT Educational posts profit, raises forecast
The Carmel-based operator of for-profit colleges saw its profit increase to $96 million in the second quarter, while enrollment
jumped 10 percent.
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‘Landstory’ name opens new chapter for firm
Moniker reflects ownership change years earlier, better description of company's focus.
UPDATE: Irvington charter school finds new home
Under the agreement, Irvington Community School will lease the building from the city for 15 years at a cost of $1 annually.
Charter school moving to former Children’s Guardian Home
City leaders will officially announce Wednesday morning that Irvington Preparatory School will occupy the children's home,
which closed in June of last year. The school has signed a 15-year lease with the city.
Indiana’s second virtual charter school enrolling for fall
The Indiana Connections Academy Virtual Pilot School, financed with state education money and allowing students to work from
home, will serve about 280 children from around the state.
Education Roundtable hires former union lobbyist as director
Dan Clark will direct efforts to coordinate and align Indiana’s K-12 and postsecondary educational systems, as well
as work force agencies like the Department of Workforce Development.
State selects Marian to train turnaround leaders
The Indiana Department of Education has awarded Marian University a $500,000 contract to operate a Turnaround
Leadership Academy, designed to train school leaders who can lead rapid improvements at struggling schools.
Attorney general says schools can’t charge bus riders
The opinion presents a complication for districts like Franklin Township Schools on the south side of Indianapolis, which
had been counting on charging a bus fee of about $75 per rider beginning this fall.
Children’s Museum to offer preschool
Tuition will range from $350 to about $1,050 a semester depending on the number of days a child attends.
Purdue steps up efforts to halt illegal downloads
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires schools to fight illegal distribution of copyrighted material and educate campus
communities about the issue. Schools that don’t comply risk losing their eligibility for federal student aid.
Purdue board OKs building 3rd luxury dorm tower
The board on Friday approved a $20.6 million construction contact for the First Street Towers project.
State schools spend 58 percent in classrooms
The statewide average for the 2008-09 school year is similar to previous years but still trails the nationwide average by
5 percentage points, according to a budget official.
Lilly grant helps teachers learn new science curriculum
A $1.5 million grant the the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation will train Indiana science teachers in a new curriculum that helps
students learn through exploration and problem solving.
Report: Indiana could save $450M on school insurance
A new report says health insurance for Indiana's public schools and universities could cost at least $450 million less annually if they joined the state's plan for public employees.
Daniels appoints trustees to IU, Purdue boards
Former chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities among IU appointments.
Carmel attorney elected to Indiana University’s board
IU says MaryEllen Bishop of Carmel has been elected to an alumni seat on the Indiana University Board of Trustees.
Report: Winning referendums takes campaign savvy
A new report says school superintendents who want voters to approve requests for additional district funding need to become
campaign savvy.
Mind Trust fills leadership positions
The Indianapolis-based not-for-profit has a new president and a vice president of strategic growth initiatives.
Senator: For-profit colleges require tougher oversight
For-profit colleges like ITT Technical Institutes need tougher oversight and regulation, according to a report from a Democratic
Senate committee chairman that questions the industry’s advertising spending, tuition costs and reliance on taxpayer
money.
Indiana gives $15.5M to 4 low-performing schools
The grants announced Monday include $5.9 million for Hammond High School, $5.8 million for Glenwood Middle School, $2.2 million
for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School and $1.6 million for the Challenge Foundation Academy.