Lauren Moore: Support teachers by funding their mentors
Because of our mentoring structure through TAP, our school has been rated an A for the past three years. Before implementing this career-ladder structure, we were a D school.
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Greg Morris: Teachers’ Treasures helps teachers help kids
Better teachers produce better-educated kids, and that means we have a better, more-productive workforce here in central Indiana. These dedicated teachers deserve our continued support.
Editorial: Community needs to act to on income inequality problems
Local companies—be they big corporations or small startups—need a strong talent pool from which to draw their workers. State and local governments need a healthy tax base from which to pull revenue to keep the region’s infrastructure—roads, mass transit, internet access and more—strong enough for business. And the region needs residents who invest time, money and energy into their homes, their schools and their community at large. None of that can happen when a large percentage of the population is economically drowning.
Sam Julka: Well-designed workspaces are no joke
One of the most common words we hear related to office space is “outdated.” People don’t need to show up to a workplace with gold-plated file cabinets—although maybe that’s back in. What does Beyoncé have in her office?
Ed DeLaney: Legislature is a neglectful parent—unless it’s nagging
When it comes to virtual charter schools we simply run away from responsibility, as do all too many parents.
Brad Rateike: Honoring my mentors by being one, too
I will always believe that, in the history of humanity, no one has ever been upset by receiving a thank you note.
Leah McGrath: Never too late to do right thing for our Vietnam vets
Thank you and welcome home. I can see how those words have healing power.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Socialist, communist, capitalist—who cares!
It’s time we listen up and explore new ideas and not care where the idea originated.
Claire Fiddian-Green: We need addictions counselors. Here’s how to get them.
Many who need help—especially those relying on low-cost, community-based care—struggle to obtain it.
Dana Black: Holcomb struggles to persuade GOP to follow his lead
He suggests what he wants from his supermajority General Assembly and they send him back something watered down and not meeting the stated goal.
John McDonald: Indiana’s real March madness
The lack of an inclusive hate crimes law sends the wrong message for a state already in a death match for recruiting and retaining talent.
Una Osili: Payday loans won’t boost Hoosiers’ financial security
Financial literacy in the workplace can help employees cope with emergencies and prepare for retirement.
Jennifer Hallowell: Abandoning Electoral College is bad for Indiana, U.S.
Our political process is far from perfect, but proposals like this will only further divide our country and silence voters.
Deborah Hearn Smith: Do the small things—and big ones—to boost women
Let’s use words like smart, confident, courageous and strong as admirable traits in women and girls.
Anne Hathaway: How a New York Republican is helping elect women
At a time of gridlock and government shutdown, the ability to reach across the aisle and be bipartisan is necessary.
Adrianne Slash: Let the new women of Congress be themselves
Having a voice in a conversation rather than being the topic of the conversation leads to more equitable outcomes.
Barato Britt: IPS must stay the reform course
It is the urgency for positive change that I believe has led IPS’ transformative strategies for the past several years.
Marshawn Wolley: Slow down and assess what’s working
Innovation network schools are a solution—not the solution for improving education outcomes.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Led by a Trojan, IU swims back to top of sport
Ray Looze made Indiana a powerhouse again. Even Marge Counsilman would approve.
Ed Feigenbaum: Here’s why the budget negotiations are unpredictable
The inter-chamber dynamics are fascinating, but there’s no time for petty politics in shaping this budget.