Education
Helping kids manage big emotions
INDIANA – Disappointment, failure, pain, and stress are normal parts of life. But as parents, it is difficult to watch our kids go through tough…
2024 state graduation rate highest on record
INDIANA – The class of 2024 represents the highest state graduation rate on record, with data showing 90.23% of Indiana students graduating high school. This is…
Martinsville School District moves forward with new elementary school construction
MARTINSVILLE— The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville is moving ahead with plans to build a new elementary school, which is expected to open in the…
What kids really need this holiday season
INDIANA – The holidays are here, and kids everywhere are hoping to be on Santa’s good list. Popular toys like AI robots and flying orb…
Brynna Knepp of Barr-Reeve High School named 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar for Daviess County
DAVIESS CO. — The Daviess County Community Foundation is proud to announce Brynna Knepp, a senior at Barr-Reeve High School, as the recipient of the…
IU students push to bring back the bison as school mascot amid historic football season
BLOOMINGTON – As Indiana University celebrates its best football season in history, a new movement is gaining momentum on campus – one that advocates for…
Mitchell Community School Board will meet in a special session in December
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community School Board will meet in a special session in December. The first meeting will be on Monday, December 23, and…
Two Bartholomew County students awarded Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships
BARTHOLOMEW CO.— The Bartholomew County Community Foundation has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. Columbus East High School senior Keana…
DeKalb County teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
WATERLOO – The Indiana Department of Education and the Milken Family Foundation recently surprised Ashley Johnson, an entrepreneurship teacher at DeKalb High School in Waterloo, with the prestigious Milken…
Ayla Steele named Orange County 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
ORANGE CO.— The Orange County Community Foundation is proud to announce that Ayla Steele, a standout student from Orleans High School, has been selected as…
