StateImpact Indiana: DeAnnexation in Anderson
by Elle Moxley
May 31, 2012
Running a school corporation is expensive — that’s why Governor Mitch Daniels has touted school consolidation as a way for small, rural districts to save money during tough economic times. In 2011, he backed a bill that would have forced the consolidation of Indiana’s smallest districts. But if there’s such a thing as a school... More »
Joe Donnelly launches “Republicans for Donnelly”
by Brandon Smith
May 31, 2012
US Senate candidate Joe Donnelly’s campaign today launched an effort aimed at convincing Republicans — in particular Richard Lugar supporters — to vote for the South Bend-area Democrat in the fall. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
State higher education commissioner says education must adapt to economy and new students
by Stephanie Wiechmann
May 29, 2012
The head of Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education says shifts in the economy and student demographics mean the state’s colleges will have to adapt to changing times. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Ball States sends media students to London Olympics
by Jingxia Wei
May 25, 2012
About 40 Ball State University students will go to London this summer to provide behind-the-scenes stories of the 2012 Olympics. The student project, called “BSU at the Games” will send stories to media outlets across the US. IPR’s Jingxia Wei reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Ivy Tech freezes military college tution again
by Brandon Smith
May 25, 2012
For the second straight year, Ivy Tech Community College will freeze tuition rates for veterans and those serving in the military. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
StateImpact Indiana: IREAD-3 Retakes
by Kyle Stokes
May 24, 2012
The clock is ticking for 11,000 Indiana third graders who did not pass the IREAD-3 exam last March. Their teachers will work into the summer to help them pass a retake of the reading test by late July. Students who don’t pass risk being held back from fourth grade. Indiana education officials say this pushes... More »
Gregg chooses Simpson as running mate
by Brandon Smith
May 22, 2012
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg today named Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson as his running mate. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Pence chooses Ellspermann as running mate
by Brandon Smith
May 21, 2012
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence announced today that Sue Ellspermann will be his running mate in the fall. Pence calls the southwest Indiana representative “the best person for the job.” Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] A senior level adviser to John Gregg tells the Associated Press today... More »
April employment report is good news for Indiana
by Brandon Smith
May 18, 2012
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped for the fifth consecutive month in April, falling to its lowest rate in more than three years. And as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, another economic indicator reports good news for the state. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
StateImpact Indiana: Teacher Evaluations
by Elle Moxley
May 17, 2012
Indiana teachers will be evaluated annually under a new state law that takes effect this fall. Supporters of the new law say regular, consistent feedback will aid in professional development and make teachers more effective educators. But as StateImpact Indiana’s Elle Moxley reports, school corporations trying to prepare their teachers for annual assessments say questions... More »
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