The emergence of Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic candidate has sparked misinformation.
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Posted inEducation
Nearly 70% of Indiana students fall short in both math, English standards post-pandemic
This year’s ILEARN test scores are mostly the same compared with the results from the past two years.
Posted inEducation
Marian University gets $29 million to offer scholarships and upgrade medical school
The gift from the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation is the largest in the Indianapolis school’s history.
Posted inGovernment
Democrats pick Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor, Destiny Wells for attorney general in November election
Delegates made their decision at the Indiana Democratic Party convention July 13, 2024.
Posted inUncategorized
How do language barriers affect lead education outreach efforts?
There is no safe level of lead. Kids with lead poisoning may experience trouble learning, issues with behavior, and poor kidney function.
Posted inHealth
New study explores how environmental change affects housing in Indiana
Researchers say groups most subject to discrimination under fair housing laws are more likely to feel environmental impacts.
Posted inNeighborhoods
New tool identifies Indy neighborhoods most in need of more tree cover
Why does a ‘tree equity score’ matter? Shade reduces heat risk.
Posted inEducation
No one told state education officials about alleged abuse by an IPS teacher. And no law requires it.
The Department of Education learned about the incident from news reports in mid-April.
Posted inGovernment
New data shows racial disparities persist in Indianapolis
Progress has been made, ‘but ultimately there’s a lot more work to do,’ a Polis Center research analyst says.
Posted inHealth
Risky behavior still prevails for Indiana students, survey says
Almost half of the students surveyed said they felt sad or hopeless nearly every day.
