Education
Our Community Foundation launches third year of Teaching Innovator Grants for Daviess County educators
WASHINGTON — Daviess County educators seeking to bring creative, hands-on learning experiences into their classrooms can now apply for funding through Our Community Foundation’s Teaching…
Oakland City University to issue delayed payroll following months of financial and legal struggles
OAKLAND CITY — Employees at Oakland City University (OCU) will finally receive a long-overdue payroll payment this Friday, nearly three months after the checks were…
LCIS Board of Trustees sets regular public meeting for July 30
BEDFORD — The Board of Trustees of Lawrence County Independent Schools has scheduled its upcoming regular public meeting for Thursday, July 30, 2026. The meeting…
Houchin introduces legislation to expand higher education access for homeless and foster youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN), Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barriers…
Former Bedford Police Assistant Chief Joe DeWees named new school resource officer for Shawswick Elementary
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Shawswick Elementary School will soon have a dedicated law enforcement presence on campus following an agreement announced during Tuesday’s Lawrence County Commissioners…
Indiana standardizes school tobacco curricula to target vaping and nicotine pouches
INDIANA — Indiana public schools are expanding their health education mandates under a new state law designed to combat the evolving landscape of youth nicotine…
Magical Vacation Planner to host free school supply giveaway for area teachers Tuesday
MITCHELL — As educators prepare their classrooms for the start of a new school year, the team at Magical Vacation Planner (MVP) is inviting teachers…
Mitchell Junior High students among thousands receiving state DNR Field Trip grants for Outdoor learning
INDIANA — Thousands of Hoosier students will get a hands-on look at nature this coming school year thanks to a state initiative aimed at bringing…
INCAP Institute launches five-week civic engagement challenge focused on state and federal budgets
INDIANA — The Indiana Community Action Program (INCAP) Institute is kicking off its “Summer of Action” with a new five-week civic engagement challenge starting August…
Indiana University closes Muslim Philanthropy Initiative following sanctions controversy
INDIANA — Indiana University has officially shut down its Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) after state lawmakers mounted intense scrutiny over the program’s partnership with Hayat…
