MC Hammer joining governor to unveil prison coding program
Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to launch a program that teaches inmates at the Indiana Women's Prison how to code. And you can't touch his guest list.
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New report takes stock of Indiana’s charter schools
Nearly two decades after charter schools started operating in Indiana, officials have released the first state-mandated report on what they look like and how they’re doing.
Purdue launches online program, targets nontraditional students
Purdue Global is based in Indianapolis but has 15 campuses, with about 30,000 students and more than 2,000 faculty members.
Salesforce gives IPS $500K grant to boost tech-focused high school program
The money will fund laptops, desktop computers, wireless high-speed internet and other tech-related needs for a new academy opening at George Washington High School next fall.
Ball State OKs construction of $18M campus parking garage
The four-level, 600-spot garage is set be built on the eastern edge of the Muncie campus.
NCAA navigates difficult territory with sexual assault policy
The NCAA is being pushed to put rules in place that would ban former offenders from competing in college athletics and sanction schools that fail to weed out potential predators. That would mean stepping into complicated territory.
Holcomb optimistic about Canadian partnerships after trade mission
Back from a three-day trip to Canada that included meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Eric Holcomb told IBJ he's confident Indiana's strong trade relationship with the country is poised to grow despite uncertainty about the future of trade between Canada and the U.S.
Loyola-Chicago’s $8.5M Final Four run helps nine other schools
Nine other universities—including three in Indiana—stand to make money off Loyola University’s unexpected march to college basketball’s Final Four
Indianapolis turns up effort to lure more experienced teachers
It’s the newest effort by Indianapolis education leaders to build the pool of teachers at a time when many schools struggle to fill teaching vacancies and rely on temporary educators.
IU Kelley School opens $14M career center for students, recruiters
The new Conrad Prebys Career Services Center includes about 70 interview rooms and is expected to serve more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Five universities partner to combat cybersecurity threats
Two of Indiana’s universities are part of the initiative is to help higher education institutions reduce the time from first awareness of a cybersecurity threat to mitigation.
Board of Education hits brakes on a plan to overhaul A-F school grades
That means for this year, the 2018-19 school year, and possibly longer, Indiana schools will be measured according to two different yardsticks—a state model introduced in 2016 and a federal system that complies with the new Every Student Succeeds Act.
Tech firm donates $50K for Hogsett’s youth employment project
The donation is the largest single gift in Project Indy’s short history. Last summer, the initiative spearheaded by Mayor Joe Hogsett supported about 2,000 teens and young adults in summer jobs.
Indiana education official against plan to arm teachers
A top education official in Indiana is opposing President Donald Trump's suggestion that arming teachers would be an effective way to prevent mass shootings in schools.
Kelley School launching manufacturing research center at IUPUI
In addition to conducting research, the IU Kelley School Center for Excellence in Manufacturing is expected to “provide strategic and leadership training” for MBA and undergraduate students.
Mind Trust CEO Harris leaving education reform group after years of influencing IPS
Brandon Brown, the senior vice president of the group who previously worked under Mayor Greg Ballard as charter school director, will succeed David Harris as CEO.
Lawmakers OK workforce system changes, despite complaints
Lawmakers said reforming the state’s muddled workforce development system was a top priority this session. Instead, they ended up bypassing bolder proposals and approving what some say are incremental, bureaucracy-laden changes.
Next crop of Indianapolis charter schools could have familiar faces
Four schools have indicated to the Indianapolis mayor’s office that they’re interested in applying for charters. Three would replicate existing school models.
Graduation rates stagnant for men’s NCAA tournament teams
A study of teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament shows that graduation rates for players have become stagnant and that the sport's governing body may need to raise academic standards to get them moving upward again.
Several issues unresolved as General Assembly nears ending point
Still left to address is legislation involving school safety programs, professional licensing for young immigrants referred to as “Dreamers,” sex education, school takeovers, handgun fees and workforce development leadership.