Education
Daviess County to host free “Running for Office” workshop for aspiring local leaders
WASHINGTON — Residents interested in learning what it takes to run for local office will have an opportunity next month as Purdue Extension–Daviess County, in…
Nextech receives $5.6 million Lilly Endowment Grant
INDIANA – A $5.6 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will enable Nextech, a nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to computer science (CS) curriculum and…
Major study links social media use to decline in children’s concentration
NATIONWIDE — A significant new four-year study tracking thousands of children into their teenage years has found that access to and increased use of social…
National competition invites high school students to write the next great american musical song
NATIONWIDE – High school students across the country are invited to submit original compositions to the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, a major opportunity to develop…
Nearly $75 million joint investment to strengthen educational opportunities and pathways for Indiana students
INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner announced a major public–private investment of nearly $75 million dedicated to advancing Indiana’s statewide education priorities….
Christmas fun awaits at Mitchell Community Public Library
MITCHELL — Families heading downtown for Christmas festivities will want to make the Mitchell Community Public Library one of their first stops. On Saturday, Dec….
From a pen to a boat: How a high school senior raised over $2,000 for Youth First
INDIANA — Eighteen-year-old high school senior Wesley never expected that starting with a simple pen would lead to a $2,600 donation to Youth First. After…
Childs Elementary ‘Clean Up Bot’ secures 2nd place at Nextech CSforGood Competition
INDIANA– Computer Science (CS) teams from Fayette, Hendricks, and South Vermillion counties took top honors Wednesday at the 7th annual Nextech CSforGood Competition in partnership with the Indiana…
Ivy Tech Community College maintains AA+ Bond rating from S&P Global
INDIANA – S&P Global announced it has affirmed Ivy Tech Community College’s bond rating as “AA+ stable,” signaling confidence in the college. “Ivy Tech’s bond rating…
Purdue Extension to host free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop at Melton Public Library
FRENCH LICK — As grocery prices continue to challenge families across southern Indiana, Purdue Extension–Orange County is offering a free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning…
