Knox Community High School has been nominated for an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School Award.
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Eastern Pulaski Schools Designated as Purple Star Schools
The Indiana Department of Education recently announced Purple Star Schools where Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, Winamac Community Middle School, and Winamac Community High School were newly designated schools.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Approves IDOE Flexibility Waiver
The Culver Community School Board members discussed an Indiana Department of Education flexibility waiver during their meeting Monday night.
Continue readingTri-Township Schools Receive Funds to Celebrate Student Success
The Indiana Department of Education awarded up to $4.21 million to schools across the state to celebrate their progress and achievement in supporting student excellence and growth.
Continue readingEfforts Continue to Test, Vaccinate Indiana Students
COVID-19 testing is becoming more common in Indiana’s schools, but the state is stopping short of requiring it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says that more than 160 schools are now using rapid BinaxNOW tests, and testing will continue to be an important topic as health officials look ahead to the 2021-2022 school year.
Continue readingKnox Schools May Cut Teaching Positions due to Declining Enrollment
Indiana Public School Districts to Receive Funds through American Rescue Plan Act
Indiana Department of Education officials announced Monday that public school districts in the state will be allocated funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. The total allocated to the state is $1.8 billion.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Awarded Almost $367,000 from 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
The Starke County Youth Club has been awarded almost $367,000. The Indiana Department of Education says the funding is part of the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.
Continue readingState School Superintendent Leaving Most Reopening Guidance Up to Medical Experts
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick is acknowledging school officials’ desire for more COVID-19 guidance but says she’s simply following the advice of medical professionals. McCormick addressed the question of whether or not schools should be open, during a virtual media briefing Thursday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Reopening Plan Approved by School Board, Already Being Updated
The Oregon-Davis School Board approved a reopening plan last week, but Superintendent Bill Bennett says it’s already had to be updated. “We now have a mandatory mask mandate, so that is one part of the plan that will be adjusted,” he explains. “We originally had strongly recommended, so we will now be wearing masks and taking them off when we can adhere to social distancing.”
Continue readingIndiana to Provide Face Masks to K-12 Students
Indiana will provide three million face masks to K-through-12 students. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso says deliveries will start next Monday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Anticipating a Full Return to School this Fall
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation anticipates that students will return to class as usual this fall but with added safety measures. Education Consultant Jim Dermody gave an update on reentry plans to the school board Monday.
Continue readingLocal Unemployment Rates Ease Considerably As Residents Return to Work
Starke and Pulaski County residents are heading back to work. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s May report showed that almost 1,000 more Starke County residents were employed than the month before, while Starke County’s unemployment rate dropped by seven percent to 12.4.
Continue readingSchools Can Now Apply for Funding to Improve Remote Learning
Schools can now apply for grant funding to boost their remote learning capabilities. Indiana is distributing almost $62 million it received from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund as part of the federal CARES Act.
Continue readingStarke County School Superintendents, Health Officials Discuss Reopening Plans
Starke County’s school superintendents are planning their next steps, after hearing the state’s guidance on school reopening. The Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana State Department of Health discussed reentry guidelines during a webinar for school leaders Tuesday. On Wednesday, local superintendents met with the Starke County Health Department to review that information.
Continue readingMask Wearing, More Outdoor Learning May be Part of New Normal for Indiana Schools
Educators and health officials continue working on the “new normal” for Indiana’s schools. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says they’re having to think outside the box to keep students, teachers, and staff safe.
Continue readingIDOE Submits Reentry Guidelines for Schools
The Indiana Department of Education released information Friday morning concerning health guidelines given to schools in order to reopen safely.
Continue readingFederal Funding May Boost Remote Learning Opportunities for Indiana Schools
State officials haven’t made any decisions yet about how schools will reopen, but they are looking to use federal funding to boost remote learning opportunities. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Johnston said the state is applying for money from the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.
Continue readingPandemic Electronic Benefit Transfers to Begin This Week
Families whose children receive free and reduced meals at school will get additional assistance beginning this week with Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Names 2021 Teacher of the Year
The Indiana Department of Education recognized all Indiana teachers as the 2021 Teacher of the Year.
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