SASSO: An open letter to the incoming vice president
May the pronouncements, directives and decisions of the newly elected leadership dispel any apprehension that we are entering a period of fractured trust.
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ELSENER: Marian tries new tack in teacher prep
Any drive to improve our nation’s schools and education system begins with understanding why people enter collegiate schools of education, why they want to dedicate their lives to be teachers and leaders, and why, in too many cases, teachers decide to leave their profession.
AMSTUTZ: Embracing history to shape the Next Indiana
In 1825, nine years into statehood, Indiana underwent a governmental change for the sake of shifting demographics. With the state’s bicentennial just a few days away, we face similar shifts in demographics and other economic and cultural realities, so we might want to consider lessons learned from that change.
PETERSON: A Dem’s advice for our new GOP governor
Taking office without a plan is like trying to cross the Atlantic in a small boat without navigation equipment.
FIDDIAN-GREEN: Vaping is not a proven way to stop smoking
A serious dialogue about curbing smoking in the Hoosier state should start with the most promising solutions. And as rigorous research studies and other states’ experiences have shown, there are far more powerful tools than e-cigarettes at our disposal.
KENNEDY: Time to determine what’s next
The electoral map is not—as often described—cosmopolitan “elitist” coasts against the “heartland.” It’s a nationwide series of blue islands in seas of red—urban centers surrounded by suburban, exurban and rural precincts.
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: Liar, liar, your negotiation is on fire
Some bad behavior has become more acceptable in the workplace, and the practice of lying has morphed to accommodate the needs of business.
FADNESS: An opportunity Indiana can’t afford to waste
Our leaders in manufacturing, agriculture and distribution must pursue the internet-of-things economy.
CORLEY: Reflect on Wells Fargo for a minute
You must go deep within an organization to assess the alignment of many management and leadership processes and systems that are maintained to form a consistent culture.
RICHARDSON: Go ahead: Talk politics in ‘polite company’
A hallmark of today’s workplace is that employees don’t check their personal selves at the door.
JARAMILLO: Preparing for the workplace of the future
To be successful, we must be hyper-responsive and in tune with our employees’ engagement and how it affects our business outcomes.
THOMPSON: Indy upping wages through collaboration
Average wages for Hoosiers have increased 25 percent since 2005, growing from $35,400 to $44,116. Meanwhile, personal income in Indiana had the 11th-fastest rate of growth between the first two quarters of this year.
MADDOX: Carrying the torch for generations of Hoosiers
Happy Birthday, Indiana. I was privileged to represent many generations of my extended family and have a small part in your 200th birthday party.
HOGSETT: Indy must prepare for higher-skill jobs
Georgetown University projects that, by 2020, 62 percent of Indiana jobs will require some form of post-secondary education. Unfortunately, today, only a little over 40 percent of our residents have that level of education. Unaddressed, misalignment will lead to growing income inequality and stagnate our economic growth.
KENNEDY: The elephant in the courtroom
Since Obama was elected, the Senate GOP has stubbornly resisted acting on the majority of Obama’s judicial nominees. According to the Federal Bar Association, vacancies in the district courts, where most federal judicial work gets done, are reaching crisis proportions: 65 seats on the district court bench and at least 90 vacancies throughout the Article III courts. That’s more than 10 percent of the federal judiciary.
HECK: Integrate art into all school subjects
The data is clear: Students with arts education perform better on standardized tests. According to The College Board, students with four-plus years of arts education score 104 points higher on the SAT.
NEILY: E-cig regulations will harm more than help
Available evidence provides a strong case for vaping as an alternative to smoking.
NALLI: Progress on mental health, but a ways to go
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in five U.S. adults—43.8 million people—experience mental illness in a given year.
SMITH: Reversing the poverty trend in Indianapolis
Today, more than one-third of Indianapolis children live in poverty, meaning our schools deal daily with the repercussions of kids coming to school hungry and living disorganized lives.
SMULYAN: Why culture matters
For any culture to flourish, there has to be mutual respect and a willingness to consider and debate any point of view.