This article was originally published by the Indianapolis Recorder, a Free Press Indiana partner. Fight for Life Foundation, a nonprofit that helps underserved youth develop by providing social-emotional learning programs, has been awarded a $200,000 Elevation Grant. The Elevation Grant Program is a partnership between the Indianapolis Foundation, Mayor Joe Hogsett and the City-County Council. Its goal is to decrease […]
Category: Education
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Some higher ed students can’t afford meals. Here’s how Indy colleges are helping.
More than 4 million college students are food insecure, and with high grocery costs, the squeeze is getting ever tighter.
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Indianapolis Public Schools moves to lease School 102 to nonprofit amid ongoing litigation
The sale of the school is in limbo pending litigation with the state over closed school buildings.
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Charter authorizer rejects bid from Indianapolis school with rocky academic, attendance history
Trine University cited concerns over the Genius School’s enrollment targets and financial projections.
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Here’s why Butler University is launching an associate’s degree program
A successful model from a Chicago university is showing what’s possible in Indiana, where the college-going rate is struggling.
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As IUPUI splits, IU campus hires new leader for Indy campus
Latha Ramchand of the University of Missouri will take on the role.
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Nonprofit completes $33M fundraising campaign for Indy youth
The 5-year campaign will help train thousands of minority students across the city.
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The new FAFSA application: Everything you need to know to get money.
Changes are ahead for Indiana students applying for college aid. Look for the new form beginning Dec. 31.
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On My Way Pre-K hit record enrollment. That’s still fewer than 10% of 4-year-olds.
Expanded income eligibility helped fuel a 35% increase in Marion County enrollment.
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Roughly 1 in 3 Indy charter schools have closed since 2001
While closing schools represents a form of accountability, the volume of closures turns a spotlight on Indiana’s charter authorizers.
