With the back-to-school season in full swing, State Representative Jim Pressel recently sent out a release that highlights some of the ways legislators are looking out for students.
Some different laws that were passed this year were emphasized in the release, including a few that focus on the health and well being of students. Continue reading
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Fund will be providing about $20,000 worth of assistance to Hoosier students looking to pursue a degree in criminal justice studies.
According to Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel, approximately forty $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.
The scholarship is open to current college students or high school seniors who plan to major in a law enforcement field at an Indiana college or university as a full-time student. Continue reading
A Plymouth School Board member has decided to step down from the post, leaving the government body in need of a replacement.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is promoting more opportunities through the EARN Indiana program.
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be implementing new protocols for managing an active shooter or other dangerous situation on their grounds.
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has decided to continue using the services of al alternative education program for some of its students.
The Plymouth School Board has decided to incentivize some of its teachers to obtain greater levels of education.
Two years ago, the Indiana General Assembly devised rules allowing salary increases for teachers teaching AP and Dual Credit courses. The catch is the teacher overseeing the dual credit courses must possess a Master’s Degree and undergo 18 hours of graduate coursework in that subject by 2020 to receive the stipend.
The cuts have started for the Argos Community School Corporation.
After failing to see voter approval for a property tax levy increase to fund operations, the school board met this week to implement the necessary budget cuts. Approval was granted, cutting several positions during the meeting. That saves the school corporation about $270-thousand.
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May happens to be Motorcycle Awareness Month in the Hoosier State and it gives state officials an opportunity to improve safety.
Ancilla College is touting its success attracting major Indiana colleges to speak with students about transferring to a baccalaureate program upon completion of their degree.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is forming a partnership that looks to encourage more Hoosiers to enroll in boater education courses.
An Argos-based group is hoping to influence public opinion to support a tax increase for local schools this May.
The Taxpayers for Argos Schools and Kids (TASK) group plans several public events to help raise awareness of the budget difficulties faced by the Argos Community School Corporation. Argos is no different than many other school corporations, where reductions in student population translate to a reduction in funding.
The Plymouth School Board reviewed student performance on the school year 2014/15 ISTEP test, and a few areas for improvement were spotted.
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The Plymouth School Board plans to take a bit more time before introducing a bit of new curriculum to Junior High students.
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The Plymouth School Board will be taking another step towards renovating a few facilities in the school corporation.
Indiana residents can support public education when they file their state tax returns for 2015.
The Plymouth School Board has taken another step toward renovating its athletic facilities.
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The Plymouth School Board will consider extending administrator contracts during their meeting, tonight.
They say it’s not an accurate reflection of student achievement and teaching quality.
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Students at Jefferson Elementary School have developed quite a knack for the robotic.
