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Completing FAFSA is necessary to determine if a student qualifies for state and federal financial aid with $400 million in state aid available to students. (Adobe Stock)

FAFSA rollout leaves IN students in limbo

Indiana's high school seniors are caught in a bureaucratic snarl as glitches in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid rollout hinder aid proces…

Access to screenings is supported through insurance coverage and assistance programs for the uninsured or underinsured. (Adobe stock)

Young Hoosiers urged to get cancer screening

The recent health diagnosis for Catherine, Princess of Wales, is shining a spotlight on the importance for Hoosiers younger than 50 to be screened …

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 …

The world celebrates International Women's Day March 8. The goal is to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. (Adobe Stock)

Notre Dame sophomore inspires on International Women's Day

A Hungarian-born girl who grew up in Terre Haute is reminding Hoosiers only they control their destiny - by sharing her inspirational story in celebra…

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 two most common methods of suicide by Black youth are by firearm and suffocation, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Adobe Stock)

Research confirms social media's deadly effects on youth of color

Social media platforms are used by practically everyone, but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates …

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…

Financially motivated sextortion is a crime. Parents, educators, caregivers and young persons should be aware of how to stay safe online, the risks and warning signs, and how to report if you or someone you know is a victim. (Adobe stock)

'Explosion' of threats lure Hoosier kids into 'sextortion' cycle

The FBI is warning Hoosiers about an urgent, growing danger called "sextortion." Warning lights are flashing, alarm bells are blaring, and this is …

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…

Research by The Sentencing Project shows the 2021 Black/White Youth Placement rates per 100,000 young people was 278 for Black youth and 93 for white youth. (Adobe Stock)

Juvenile detention rates show big racial disparities in IN, US

Youth incarceration rates have declined in Indiana and nationwide since 2014. But a new study shows young people of color are more likely to be …

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 …

Indiana requires all prospective adoptive parents successfully complete tests, including aspects of their psychological and physical health, parenting values and beliefs, relationship and coping mechanisms and financial stability. (Adobe Stock)

November spotlights successful adoptions, Indiana kids still waiting

November is National Adoption Month, a time to boost awareness of the need for adoption and the number of children in foster care seeking permanent …

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Teamwork, games, craft making and science projects create fun and learning activities for children. (Adobe stock)

IN Camp Pairs Children with Differences and Similarities

Summer day camps are a welcome break for kids and parents when the school year ends. One camp wants to make activities such as craft making, …

A student advisor said students are moving the climate change debate forward because it is very difficult to ignore kids talking about their future. (Adobe stock)

Indiana Group Amplifies Student Voices on Climate Crisis

An Indiana-based environmental group is amplifying the voices of high school students who write about the environment and climate change. Earth …

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 …

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…

Trained service dogs are used in classrooms to support students facing emotional or learning difficulties. (Adobe stock)

Service Dogs Help IN Children Thrive at School

Some Indiana elementary students are getting an extra dose of emotional support in the classroom from service dogs. Trained by the Indiana Canine …

This year has seen one mass shooting so far in Indiana, at an Indianapolis gas station on Feb. 19, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The state sees almost 1,100 firearm deaths each year. (Adobe Stock)

Group Plans to Counter Indiana Gun Violence with Education

As the National Rifle Association gears up for annual events next month in Indianapolis, another group is speaking out about rightful handgun …

Central Indiana students begin their Modern Apprenticeship work as high school juniors, and they are paid for learning on the job in high-demand career fields. (Ascend Indiana/EmployIndy)

Indiana Apprenticeship Initiative Win-Win for Students, Employers

An Indiana program is helping high school students find more pathways to high-paying jobs by bridging the gap between education and employers…

Los estudiantes de Indiana Central comienzan su aprendizaje moderno en el pen�ltimo a�o de la escuela secundaria, y se les paga por aprender en el trabajo en campos profesionales de alta demanda. (Ascend Indiana/EmployIndy)

Iniciativa de Aprendizaje de Indiana beneficia a estudiantes y empresarios

Un programa de Indiana está ayudando a los estudiantes de bachillerato a encontrar más vías de acceso a empleos bien remunerados…

In 2020, 98% of Indiana schools conducted staff training for bullying prevention, according to the Indiana Dept. of Health. (Adobe Stock)

Experts Highlight Importance of Awareness in Bullying Prevention

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and experts are reminding Hoosiers to be aware of the patterns within bullying. One in …

The percentage of Hoosier children ages three to 17 with anxiety or depression rose nearly 40% between 2016 and 2020. (Adobe Stock)

Hoosier Kids Still Suffering from Mental-Health Crisis

Children in Indiana are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book, released this week by the …

De acuerdo con la Comisi�n de Educaci�n Superior de Indiana, las personas con una licenciatura tienen un salario anual promedio de alrededor de $33,000 m�s que las personas con un diploma de la escuela preparatoria. (Adobe Stock)

Reporte detalla métodos para abordar la disminución en la inscripción universitaria en IN

Con menos personas optando por ir a la universidad en Indiana, la Comisión de Educación Superior del estado está publicando …

Per state data, there were nearly 625-thousand Hoosiers on SNAP as of March. (Adobe Stock)

IN Food Aid Groups Work to Meet College Students' Food Needs

The end of the semester is approaching for Hoosier students, and food aid groups across the state are working to ensure folks have enough to eat …

According to a report from The Sentencing Project, at least 80% of incarcerated kids are excluded from the standard one-day counts at juvenile facilities. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Most Estimates Undercount Kids in Detention System

A new report found most official estimates undercount the number of kids locked up in juvenile prisons, but one Indiana-based organization is …

According to a 2020 Pew Research Center Poll, two-thirds of Americans believe the federal government isn't doing enough to address climate change. (Adobe Stock)

IN Students Push for Climate-Justice Task Force

Confront the Climate Crisis is a student-led coalition pushing Indiana lawmakers to establish a new environmental-justice task force. Last month…

In a national report on disengaged learners, about 43% of respondents who put a hold on their college studies said they were either extremely or very likely to continue their education at a later point. (Adobe Stock)

IN Education Leaders Work to Keep College Students on Track to Graduate

College students in Indiana are gearing up to head back to class for the spring semester, but some are weighing whether to continue with higher …

Advocates say states extending foster care-related supports to young adults beyond age 18 is one step toward improving outcomes for those who've experienced the foster-care system. (mizinra/Adobe Stock)

Support Needed for Young People Aging Out of Foster Care

INDIANAPOLIS -- As the holiday season draws near, groups are spotlighting ways to support young people transitioning to adulthood after spending time …

Nationally, only 22% of children are physically active for at least 60 minutes a day. (Adobe Stock)

School Counselor: Indiana Needs More Mental-Health Professionals

INDIANAPOLIS - More women and young people have faced behavioral-health challenges since before the pandemic, according to a new report. Nationwide…

A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce found young people have been disproportionately affected by the last three recessions. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Report: Students Need More Career Readiness to Reduce Disparities

INDIANAPOLIS -- As finding a career becomes more difficult for young people, a new report said the U.S. needs a more comprehensive approach to …

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Community Advocates Urge End to Police Presence in IN Schools

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As students across Indiana begin the new school year, some communities are reevaluating the need for police officers in schools…

A Georgia study found masking in schools reduced COVID cases by 37%, and improving ventilation in schools reduced transmission 39%. (WaveBreakMediaMicro/Adobe Stock)

Doctors: Mask Up in Schools, Get Vaccine to Protect Hoosier Kids

INDIANAPOLIS -- Hospitals in Indiana are seeing an increase in children being admitted with complications due to the coronavirus, which they say is a …

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