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A U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission report says in 2019, 66% of women working in STEM careers were white, almost 15% were Black, 10% were Asian and 7% were Latinas. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Institute blends culture, STEM education for IN youth

The solar eclipse has sparked more interest in science and technology, especially among young people. But the saying, 'You can't be what you don't …

Un informe de la Comisi�n de Igualdad de Oportunidades de EE. UU. dice que en 2019, el 66% de las mujeres que trabajaban en carreras STEM eran blancas, casi el 15% eran negras, el 10% eran asi�ticas y el 7% eran latinas. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Instituto combina cultura y educación STEM para jóvenes de IN

El eclipse solar ha despertado un mayor interés por la ciencia y la tecnología, especialmente entre los jóvenes. El dicho: "Ver para …

The Indiana College Readiness Report showed 61% of women and 46% of men in the state who go on to college attend an Indiana-based school. (Adobe Stock)

Academic app supplements college admissions information

By Olivia Sanchez for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Indiana News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Serv…

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Adobe stock)

IN students fed tasty lessons for healthy eating habits

Schools play a critical role in nurturing Hoosier children's health and well-being which lay the foundation for lifelong eating habits. Throughout …

An Indiana State Teacher's Association report from 2023 lists raising teacher pay, hiring additional educators and offering more mental health and behavioral support for students as some of the top issues affecting teacher retention. (Adobe Stock)

IN nonprofit wants to strengthen teachers' impact on students

Teachers spend hours with students every day and can have the greatest impact on their decision-making and life choices. A program in one Indiana …

There is a more than 22-point gap in literacy proficiency between white students and their Black, Latino and Native American peers, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.<br />(Adobe Stock)

Educators hope National Reading Month will raise lN literacy scores

March is National Reading Month, and educators say most schoolchildren in Indiana and across the country are reading at or below a basic level for …

Anderson teacher Ashley Zornes says House Bill 1304 essentially punishes students because a teacher's working conditions are students' learning conditions. (Adobe Stock)

IN teachers 'stunned' by lawmakers' bid to bypass collective bargaining

Indiana teachers know more than anyone the power of words. They are speaking out about proposed legislation touted to make students smarter - citing …

If approved, SB 8 would also require public four-year institutions to submit a report to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education assessing the feasibility of awarding associate degrees. (Adobe stock)

Legislation would expand Indiana college degree options

Indiana lawmakers on the House Education Committee have unanimously approved a Senate bill designed to lower college debt and expand educational oppor…

Si se aprueba, el proyecto de ley SB 8 tambi�n exigir�a a las instituciones p�blicas de cuatro a�os que presenten un informe a la Comisi�n de Indiana para la Educaci�n Superior en el que se eval�e la viabilidad de conceder t�tulos asociados. (Adobe stock).

Legislación ampliaría opciones de titulación universitaria en Indiana

El Comité de Educación de la Cámara de Representantes ha aprobado por unanimidad una ley que introduce nuevas opciones de titulació…

The 2024 Kids Count Data Book serves as a call to action in Indiana. (Adobe Stock)

Report: IN youth making progress despite challenges

The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in …

The National Weather Service said November 2023 tied for the Indianapolis area's 34th warmest November since weather records began in 1871, placing it in the 78th percentile. (Adobe Stock)

University conference fosters conversation on climate change solutions

Indiana climate leaders gathered this month to share knowledge and create strategies to address the effects of climate change. Together, they are …

By 2025, 60% of adults in the United States will need some quality credential beyond high school. Any credential must have clear and transparent learning outcomes that lead to further education and employment. (Adobe Stock)

IN looks to bridge educational attainment gap, targets 60% by 2025

The latest findings from a report tracking post-high school education attainment shows Indiana pacing slightly behind the national average. Lumina …

Para 2025, el 60% de los adultos en Estados Unidos necesitar�n alguna credencial de calidad m�s all� de la escuela secundaria. Cualquier credencial debe tener resultados de aprendizaje claros y transparentes que conduzcan a una mayor educaci�n y empleo. (Adobe Stock)

IN busca cerrar brecha de logros educativos y apunta al 60% para 2025

Los últimos hallazgos de un informe que rastrea el nivel de educación posterior a la escuela secundaria muestran que Indiana va ligeramente …

Laws similar to Indiana Senate Bill 50 recently passed in Ohio and Texas. (Adobe Stock)

IN Republicans push law to put chaplains in schools

Indiana Republicans appear to be toeing the party line in a push to put chaplains in public and charter schools, including an option to hire clergy…

Gov. Eric Holcomb hopes to require all public universities to offer more three-year degrees and help more students obtain earned associate degrees from public universities. (Adobe Stock)

IN governor prioritizes education reform, job resource accessibility

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has laid out his priorities for his last year in office. During the Republican governor's eighth year leading the state…

Lawmakers have introduced about 130 bills for the Indiana Legislative session which starts Monday and must adjourn by March 14. (Adobe Stock)

IN lawmakers manage expectations ahead of 2024 session

Lawmakers return to the Indiana Statehouse next week to gavel in the 2024 legislative session. Leadership from both sides of the aisle are …

According to the latest MLA survey, college-level enrollments in languages other than English peaked in 2009 at almost 1.7 million. (Adobe Stock)

Colleges see big drop in foreign-language enrollments

Fewer college students are taking foreign language courses, and a new report warns this could affect how well students are prepared for a globalized …

Seg�n la �ltima encuesta de MLA, las inscripciones a nivel universitario en idiomas distintos del ingl�s alcanzaron su punto m�ximo en 2009 con casi 1,7 millones. (Adobe Stock)

Universidades experimentan gran caída de inscripciones en idiomas extranjeros

Cada vez menos estudiantes universitarios toman cursos de idiomas extranjeros y un nuevo informe advierte que esto podría afectar la preparaci…

WGU Indiana stresses existing partnerships and creating new partnerships between higher education and employers will create a jobs pipeline of educated talent. (Adobe Stock)

New urgency to close skills gap between college and employment

Preparing students to find a job straight out of college is not always easy in Indiana. However, barriers graduates must jump to successfully …

WGU Indiana enfatiza que las asociaciones existentes y la creaci�n de nuevas asociaciones entre la educaci�n superior y los empleadores crear� una fuente de empleos de talento educado. (Adobe Stock).

Nueva urgencia para cerrar brecha de habilidades entre universidad y empleo

Preparar a los estudiantes para encontrar un trabajo al más terminar la universidad no siempre es fácil en Indiana. Sin embargo, las …

The website 'governing.com' says according to recent assessments, three-quarters of American students lack sufficient understanding of civics concepts to apply them. (Adobe Stock)

National Civics Day encourages leadership, community engagement

Today is National Civics Day, rooted in history and a reminder of the importance of learning the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. On this …

El sitio web 'governing.com' dice que, seg�n evaluaciones recientes, tres cuartas partes de los estudiantes estadounidenses carecen de una comprensi�n suficiente de los conceptos c�vicos para aplicarlos. (Adobe Stock)

Día Nacional de la Cívica fomenta el liderazgo y la participación comunitaria

Hoy es el Día Nacional de la Cívica. Tiene sus raíces en la historia y es un recordatorio de la importancia de aprender los derechos y …

Beginning next year, Indiana law requires high school students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. College tuition and other related costs often play a role in the choice to pursue, or pass up, a college degree. (Adobe Stock)

Initiative launched to open avenues to a college education

Indiana is part of a new program created to help young people access early college credits, apprenticeships and certification programs. Many Indiana …

A partir del pr�ximo a�o, la ley de Indiana exige que los estudiantes de secundaria completen el formulario de Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA). La matr�cula universitaria y otros costos relacionados a menudo influyen en la elecci�n de obtener o dejar a un lado un t�tulo universitario. (Adobe)

Lanzan iniciativa para abrir vías a la educación universitaria

Indiana es parte de un nuevo programa creado para ayudar a los jóvenes a acceder a créditos universitarios tempranos, aprendizajes y …

According to the Education Data Initiative, the average annual cost of tuition at any four-year institution is $19,806. (Adobe Stock)

Student loan repayments add to already strained IN household budgets

After a three-year pause, student loan repayments begin next week. Some families, already stretching their dollars to cover basic living expenses…

The Indiana Girl Report says from 2015 to 2021, the rate of physical and sexual dating violence among high school girls in Indiana increased to 17%. (Adobe Stock).<br /><br /><br />

Coalition Highlights How Trauma Impacts IN Girls' Growth, Development

A new report focuses on "girl power" in Indiana - with an analysis of how young girls are faring in the state, and recommendations for improving …

El organismo de control de educaci�n Chalkbeat Indiana dice que los miembros de la Clase de 2021 fueron a la universidad en un porcentaje del 52.9%, por debajo del 53.4% de la Clase de 2020. (Adobe Stock)

La Fundación IN desafía a replantearse el proceso de admisión a la universidad

El número de graduados de secundaria en Indiana que van a la universidad está disminuyendo, y una de las razones puede ser el proceso de …

Education watchdog Chalkbeat Indiana says members of the Class of 2021 went to college at a rate of 52.9%, down from 53.4% for the Class of 2020. (Adobe Stock)

IN Foundation Challenges States to Rethink College Admissions Process

The number of Indiana high school graduates who go on to college is dropping - and one reason may be the admissions process, which can be complex and …

The Indiana Literacy Organization says children who lack good reading skills in their early years are prone to leaving school without a diploma, which can lead to perpetuation of a cycle of poverty and illiteracy. (Adobe Stock)

State Kicks In to Help Boost Literacy Rates for IN Children

Reading may not be a favorite activity for some kids, but a new program aims to change that - by sending books directly to their homes. The Dolly …

La Organizaci�n de Alfabetizaci�n de Indiana dice que los ni�os que carecen de buenas habilidades de lectura en sus primeros a�os son propensos a abandonar la escuela sin un diploma, lo que puede llevar a la perpetuaci�n de un ciclo de pobreza y analfabetismo. (Adobe Stock)

Estado interviene para ayudar a aumentar tasas de alfabetización de niños de IN

Puede que la lectura no sea una actividad favorita para algunos niños, pero un nuevo programa pretende cambiar eso enviando libros directamente …

Federal spending on USDA's food and nutrition assistance programs totaled $183 billion in fiscal year 2022. Adjusted for inflation, that's 6% less than the previous year. (Adobe Stock)

Indiana Food Banks Step Up to Use Funding from Legislature

It has been one month since Indiana announced food banks across the state will share $2 million in state funds, and those food banks say it cannot …

In the 2018-2019 academic year, the Indiana Dept. of Education identified 16,380 unhoused students enrolled in Indiana schools, or about 1.5% of the total student population. (Adobe Stock)

A New Resource for Indiana Youth Facing Homelessness

The number of homeless adults in Indiana was at a troubling level even before the pandemic, and today, another demographic is facing the same …

De acuerdo con Education Data Initiative, aunque el saldo promedio de pr�stamos estudiantiles en Indiana es m�s bajo que el promedio nacional, los prestatarios Hoosiers deben alrededor de $30 mil millones. (Adobe Stock)

Angustia mientras Hoosiers presupuestan el pago de la deuda universitaria

Los habitantes de Indiana están reelaborando los presupuestos mensuales a medida que finaliza la pausa para los pagos de préstamos estudiant…

In 2015, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 63% of Indiana high school students went to college. In 2020, that number dropped to 53%. (Adobe Stock)

IN College Applications On Decline as High School Grads Delay Higher Ed

College enrollment numbers are down in Indiana as more high school graduates are choosing to take one or more gap years, pursue vocational …

Seg�n la Comisi�n de Indiana para la Educaci�n Superior, en 2025, el 63% de los estudiantes de secundaria de Indiana fueron a la universidad. En 2020, esa cifra se redujo al 53%. (Adobe Stock)

Disminuyen solicitudes universitarias en IN a medida que los graduados retrasan la educación superior

El número de inscripciones universitarias ha disminuido en Indiana, ya que cada vez más graduados del bachillerato eligen tomar uno o má…

The United States Coast Guard reported 636 boating fatalities nationwide in 2022, a 3.3% decrease from the 658 deaths in 2021. (Joe Ulery)

Sober Boating: Serious Business in Indiana

Boating season in Indiana is heating up with the summer temperatures, and while Hoosiers flock to the docks to relax and cool off, it is also a good …

For more than 40 years, the Summer Food Service Program in Indiana has provided children ages 18 and under with free, nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months. (Adobe Stock)

Indiana's Summer Meal Programs in Full Swing

Children living in income-restricted households do not always have regular access to healthy meals, especially when school is out. Almost 200 summer …

According to the Kids Count Data Book, in 2020-21, 9% of children between birth and age five in Indiana lived in families in which someone quit, changed or refused a job because of child care problems. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Child Care Remains Out of Reach for Many Hoosiers

Working Hoosiers are fighting to find child care to mesh with their work schedules, placing Indiana 24th in child well-being, according to a new …

CDC data from 2020 reveals about one in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. (Adobe Stock)

Indiana School Tailors Program for College Students with Autism

College is the opportunity to gain some independence, learn time management and make new friends. But high school graduates with autism spectrum …

Datos de la CDC de 2020 revelan que aproximadamente uno de cada 36 ni�os en Estados Unidos est� diagnosticado con alg�n trastorno del espectro autista (TEA). Los ni�os tienen cuatro veces m�s probabilidades de ser diagnosticados de TEA que las ni�as (Adobe Stock).

Escuela de Indiana adapta programa para universitarios con autismo

La universidad es la oportunidad de adquirir cierta independencia, aprender a gestionar el tiempo y hacer nuevos amigos. Pero los graduados del …

Rep. Martin Carbaugh, R-Fort Wayne, said he disagrees with those who said the GOP actions to add book-ban language to House Bill 1447 were

IN Lawmaker Calls School Book Ban Bill a 'Joke'

The Indiana House and Senate approved legislation Thursday designed to ban school library material some might deem "obscene" or objectionable…

According to a new report, there is no certainty of when, or how, colleges and universities might return to pre-pandemic enrollment levels. (Adobe Stock) According to a new report, there is no certainty of when, or how, colleges and universities might return to pre-pandemic enrollment levels. (Adobe Stock)

Over 40 Million Americans Started College, But Didn't Finish

A new study shows the number of students who "stopped out" before getting a college degree is higher - and fewer former students are re-enrolling…

Seg�n un nuevo informe, no hay certeza de cu�ndo o c�mo los colegios y universidades podr�an volver a los niveles de inscripci�n previos a la pandemia. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Más de 40 millones de estudiantes comenzaron la universidad, sin terminar

Un nuevo estudio muestra que la cantidad de estudiantes que "dejaron de estudiar" antes de obtener un título universitario es más alta…

According to PEN America, 138 school districts in 32 states enacted some form of book ban or restriction from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. (Adobe Stock)

Possible Children's Book Ban in Indiana Draws Concerns

Indiana lawmakers are still debating a bill that would ban some books in school libraries. Senate Bill 12 passed the Indiana Senate at the end of …

The last decade has seen 27% fewer degrees earned in science and math education, and 44% fewer degrees for people teaching foreign languages, according to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. (Adobe Stock)

Supply of IN Teachers Not Keeping Up with Demand

The number of educators in Indiana is dwindling, which means thousands of students every day, for at least some part of their school day, do not have …

The report outlines ways that higher education could be creative and flexible with how schools are using their platforms to reach students. (Adobe stock)

Survey: Over 50% of College Students Stressed to Breaking Point

New findings confirm suspicions about the top reasons many students considered dropping out of college over the last six months. The Gallup and …

More students are seeking apprenticeships to match their career choices and boost employment chances. Indiana hit a milestone in 2020 with its 100th SEAL program for apprentices. (Adobe Stock)

Apprenticeships Give IN Students a Job-Market Edge

High school graduates have the option before taking their next academic step to choose a gap year - for traveling, relaxing, or researching different …

Cada vez m�s estudiantes buscan programas de aprendizaje que se adapten a sus opciones profesionales y aumenten sus posibilidades de empleo. Indiana alcanz� un hito en 2020 con el programa SEAL n�mero 100 para aprendices. (Adobe Stock)

El aprendizaje da a los estudiantes de IN ventaja en el mercado laboral

Los graduados de bachillerato tienen la opción, antes de dar el siguiente paso académico, de elegir un "año sabático" para viajar…

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