Third grade reading retention soars under new Indiana law: Over 3,000 students held back

INDIANA—A new state law requiring third-grade promotion to be tied to reading proficiency has led to a significant increase in the number of students repeating…

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Sound of the Swarm concludes its historic season with strong national showing

MITCHELL— The Mitchell Jr/Sr High School “Sound of the Swarm” Marching Band has wrapped up a truly historic season, culminating in a strong performance at…

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Stone City Christian Academy to present Christmas Program on Dec. 2

BEDFORD — Stone City Christian Academy will present Path to Redemption: A Christmas Story on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at the school, located…

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College courses available for Indiana high schoolers

STATEHOUSE – Indiana high school students can get a head start and save money on their college education with Indiana College Core, which offers up…

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Indiana sets a 2050 goal to ensure every child has five supportive adults

INDIANA — The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) announced a bold, statewide initiative on Tuesday aimed at strengthening support networks for Hoosier children, to ensure every…

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Guiding your child through the journey of loss

INDIANA – Coping with a loss can be challenging for anyone, but helping children navigate the complex emotions that come with grief is particularly daunting….

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Mitchell Community Public Library to host November LEGO Club for kids

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Public Library will hold its next LEGO Club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the…

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Paoli FFA to host Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11

PAOLI — Paoli FFA will host its annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. at Paoli Jr./Sr. High School. All veterans…

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Lawrence County Independent Schools seeking Cheer Coach to lead the 4-8th grade program

BEDFORD — Lawrence County Independent Schools is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic coach to lead its cheerleading program for students in grades 4 through 8….

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NLCS Board to discuss tentative teachers’ union bargaining agreement

BEDFORD – The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Administration will hold a public meeting this week to discuss a tentative collective bargaining agreement reached with…

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