One of the three proposed diploma seals — ‘enlistment’ — is inaccessible to students with disabilities, a community advocate says.
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Indiana’s college graduation rate is up, but most students still don’t finish on time
Completion rates are lower for men, Black and Hispanic students, and students from low-income families, a new report says.
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Purdue president: New Indiana high school diplomas won’t meet admission requirements
The message from the university comes as the Indiana Department of Education seeks revisions to its initial plan for diplomas.
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Summer camp built for kids with sickle cell brings social connection and fun
The physical toll of the disease often translates into a mental one, too.
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How do major party presidential nominees get on Indiana’s general election ballot?
The emergence of Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic candidate has sparked misinformation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
