Education
New Indiana diploma requirements approved with unanimous support
INDIANA – After more than a year of stakeholder feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously approved the final diploma rule, designed to maximize the four…
Hoosiers value education beyond high school but need help understanding how to pay for college and avoid student loan debt
INDIANA – More than eight in ten (83%) Hoosiers say they value education beyond high school, but many are hesitant to pursue it, fearing they…
Vivienne Scarpellini named 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
BEDFORD – Vivienne Scarpellini, daughter of Amy and Anthony Scarpellini, has been named Lawrence County Community Foundation’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Vivienne is a…
Indiana University launches free online course to train citizens on responding to opioid overdoses
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University (IU) is offering a free online course designed to teach individuals how to respond effectively to an opioid overdose. The Citizen…
New Crayola Children’s Study reveals powerful link between creativity and confidence
INDIANA—New research commissioned by Crayola, the renowned children’s creativity brand, highlights how creativity and confidence are deeply connected, revealing its role as a powerful catalyst…
Mitchell Education Association made a public statement on contract negotiotions at MCS School Board meeting on Monday
MITCHELL- Contract negotiations between Mitchell Community Schools and the Mitchell Education Association (MEA) have stalled, leading both parties to seek mediation through the Indiana Education…
Empower your parenting: The Parent Project helps tackle teen struggles with substance use, school refusal, and social media pressure
BEDFORD – The fourth cohort of The Parent Project will begin on January 23, 2025. This class will be held each Thursday for 10 weeks from…
North Lawrence Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday
BEDFORD—The North Lawrence Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 19, in regular and executive sessions. The executive session will meet immediately…
Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees will meet in executive sessions
MITCHELL—The Mitchell Community School Board of Trustees will hold executive meetings on Thursday, December 12, Tuesday, December 17, and December 19. The meeting will be…
Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet tonight
MITCHELL—The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet tonight in a regular session at 6:00 p.m. at the MCS Administration Office. On the Agenda:…
