INDIANAPOLIS — North Central High School (NCHS) has released a statement to staff and families regarding the school’s principal that has been placed on a leave of absence. The statement says that Mr. Branigan was placed on leave “after allegations involving verbal misconduct and failure to implement District protocols regarding a student discipline matter.” According […]
HANCOCK COUNTY— Teachers in several districts now have a high-tech tool to get help and keep their students safe. It’s something at least one teacher is worried is making it tough to hire qualified educators. “There are a lot more weights to carry in 2022 as an educator,” said Laken Rosing. “They wanted to be […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Students in Pike Township Schools will again learn remotely on Tuesday due to a shortage of bus drivers. The school district announced on Monday that students would participate in eLearning because drivers are out due to planned medical leave, illness and an overall shortage of school bus drivers. A district spokesperson said there […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Critical race theory, a once-obscure academic concept that is nearly 40 years old, has been thrust into the spotlight following last year’s social justice protests and a push by several states to create bills that would ban teaching the topic in elementary, middle and high schools. In the most basic terms, the core […]
Perry Township Schools is hiring teachers, bus drivers and custodial staff. The district is hosting multiple hiring events including a “Drive the bus with us” event, where anyone can with a basic driver’s license can take a school bus for a test drive. For more information contact Deondra Billingsley, Talent Acquisition Coordinator at 317-789-3788. For […]
Marion Co. Health Dept. partners with schools to host mass vaccination clinic for 12 to 17-year-olds
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Health Department is partnering with local schools to host mass vaccination clinics for students aged 12 to 17 years old. The first clinic will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at North Central High School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and family members older […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A COVID-19 data expert says the best way to keep the virus out of schools this fall is for children to get vaccinated. Dr. Brian Dixon is the director of public health informatics at the Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis, which helps advise state health officials. “I think what we will see in the […]
Washington Township schools in Indianapolis will not return to in-person classes on July 30.
INDIANAPOLIS — With school buildings closed through the end of the current semester, IPS begins its Home Learning Plan on Thursday. The district shut down in mid-March, but the closure was followed by a two week spring break. Now it’s back to the books, or in this case, laptops, pencil and paper. Superintendent Aleesia Johnson […]
Teaching Black history to students has always been a part of the curriculum in American schools. The accuracy of it, however, and the necessary context for that type of instruction hasn't always been there, to put it mildly.
There's anecdotal evidence of police excessive use of Tasers on students. But no one is keeping track.
Houston school district approves $1.2 M to rename schools honoring the Confederacy. The divisive plan goes into effect for the 2016-17 school year.