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Books aren’t heavy, but reading builds muscles

Reading skills in Indiana students have been declining for many years with a sharp drop during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the state heard wonderful news last year; the results of the 2024-25 third grade IREAD scores showed their largest ever increase — up 5% to an overall pass rate of 87%. Reading scores returned to pre-pandemic levels (equal to 2018-19), a welcome improvement after legal changes focused educators on the science of reading to support young readers. IREAD scores improved for the 2025-26 year by a smaller amount, with under 89% of third graders passing the exam.

Indiana · 8d
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Times-Union Newspaper

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ISSMA Finals For High School Bands Set For Nov. 7

The 53rd Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state finals for high school marching bands will be Nov. 7 in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. ISSMA recognized Paige’s Music as the presenting sponsor of this event. Supporting sponsors include Band Shoppe, Music Travel Consultants, SBN Broadcasting Networks, and Silent Command. In addition, American Dairy Association Indiana and Prairie Farms Dairy will award a $1,000 “Winners Drink Milk” Scholarship to a music student at each of the four state champion schools, according to a provided news release.

Indianapolis, IN · 8d

townepost.com

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Inside Center Grove Wrestling’s Quest to Repeat

There is a distinct kind of quiet that settles over a wrestling room in the dead of summer — a silence broken only by heavy breathing, the squeak of shoes against vinyl-covered foam, and the relentless, suffocating push for perfection. For the Center Grove High School wrestling team, capturing...

Greenwood, IN · 8d
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IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star

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Indiana girls basketball preview: Underclassmen names to know for 2026-27 IHSAA season

The Class of 2029 demonstrated its depth with a number of Central Indiana players stepping into key roles — including one Lils Tapak , who ran point for undefeated Class 4A state champion Center Grove — and the 2030 class arrives with even more hype. Here is our annual underclassman watch list, compiled based on submissions from area coaches. SOPHOMORES Avon : Saniyah Davenport, Angel Omale Ben Davis : Paige Jones, Daijah Royston, Tatum Skibinski Bishop Chatard : Libby Berg, Allison Carroll, Abby Hines Brebeuf Jesuit : Leah Soloria Brownsburg : Ava Emberton Center Grove : Lils Tapak Covenant Christian : Isla Haffner Danville : Lilly Coleman, Ellie Waits Decatur Central : Keira Miller, Annabella Ogbeide Eastern Hancock : Becca Cooley, Bristol Maxwell Edinburgh : Lucy Buck Fishers : Reece Melvin Franklin : Journey Frederick Franklin Central : Simar Athwal, Monee Dozier, Ella DuVall, Audrey Lloyd, Journey Washington, Abi White Greenfield-Central : Lexi Kerkoff Greenwood : Sydney DeCastro Guerin Catholic : Bailey Grider, Ella Horvath, Emme Horvath, Lauren Keller, Ceclia Titus Hamilton Heights : Addison Blum, Zoey Curry, Bayleigh Eisele, Kam Rhoton, Riley Suarez Heritage Christian : Evelyn Buck Indian Creek : Megan Ferguson, Myra Myers, Oaklee Perry, Karlie Werden

Indiana · 10d

Chalkbeat

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IPEC executive director highlights risk of state takeover of IPS if voters reject tax measure

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name There’s not much time left before the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation finds out if voters have approved a $95 million property tax referendum critical to the schools under its umbrella. At IPEC’s Thursday meeting, its last before Election Day on Nov. 3, Executive Director Karega Rausch reminded the board that “there are serious consequences if the referendum is not successful.”He pointed to IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson’s comments that the potential fallout of the referendum failing includes the insolvency and state takeover of Indianapolis Public Schools. “Having the state take over our local public education system is not a good idea for our children, our families, or for our communities,” said board member Patricia Castañeda. Since IPEC formed earlier this year, passing the referendum has been its primary priority. But the board is beginning to look ahead to future meetings, in which more details will be shared about its budget and plans for a unified transportation system, facilities, and accountability. Rausch also promised a forthcoming

Indianapolis, IN · 8d

Current Publishing

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Westfield schools appoint new transportation administrator

Westfield Washington Schools has appointed Taylor Gee as the district’s new assistant director of transportation. Gee joins the district with experience in school transportation operations, staff leadership, student support and family communication, according to a news release. She most recently served as transportation manager for Washington Township school district, where she helped oversee transportation services for more than 11,000 students and supervised a team of 113 employees, including drivers, assistants and office staff.

Westfield, IN · 9d

bvmsports.com

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Indiana High School Football: Sectional Semifinal Guide, Scores

Indiana high school football’s sectional semifinals take center stage, with playoff brackets, schedules, live scores, state rankings and player leaderboards available across all six classifications. 6 IHSAA classifications: 1A through 6A. 3,334 passing yards tops the listed leaderboard. 2,085 rushing yards leads the rushing leaderboard. 36 total touchdowns leads...

Indiana · 10d

The Courier & Press

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Performance times set for 7 local schools at marching band state finals

The seven local high school marching bands that qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association's state finals have learned will they will perform on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis. Bands are divided by school enrollment size, with the biggest schools in Class A and the smallest in Class D, with those in between in classes B and C. Here is the schedule for the Evansville-area high school marching bands. All times are Eastern. Class B Jasper: 11:30 a.m. North: 11:45 a.m. Class C Vincennes Lincoln: 1:35 p.m. Washington: 3:35 p.m. Class D Mater Dei: 6:10 p.m. South Spencer: 6:55 p.m. Class A Castle: 9:45 p.m. How much is admission to the ISSMA state marching band finals? Admission for the event is $30 for adults and $25 for students and pre-schoolers. Children under age 3, carried in arms and not occupying a seat, will be admitted for free, according to the ISSMA website. Only mobile tickets will be sold, and event organizers note that a smartphone will be needed to present your tickets for entry, Information on how to purchase tickets in advance can be found at www.issma.net/downloads/mbstatefinalsticketinfo26.pdf . On the day of the state finals,

Evansville, IN · 11d

CBS4 Indy

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Union School Corporation wins lawsuit as SB1 amendment ruled unconstitutional

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. — A special judge has ruled in favor of the Union School Corporation after its lawsuit was successful in challenging Indiana lawmakers to reverse a decision that would have dissolved the district in 2027. According to a motion for summary judgment that was filed in Randolph County Superior Court 1, a hearing […]

Randolph County, IN · 11d

elkhornmediagroup.com

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18 Eastern Oregon FFA Members receive their American Degrees

EASTERN OREGON – The 2026, 99th annual, FFA National Convention is in the books. Over the weekend, thousands of corduroy-clad young professionals gathered in Indianapolis for several days of learning, comradery, competition, and recognition. Capping off the event was the 2026 American Degree awards ceremony, where the most dedicated FFA members walked on stage to formally receive their American Degrees, the highest honor an FFA member can receive.

Eastern Oregon, OR · 10d

indianacitizen.org

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Compton Commentary: We’re drowning in sketchy information. Media literacy can keep you from going under.

Last year, Indianapolis parents were bombarded with text messages sharing a video that was critical of the superintendent. An unknown source had deceptively edited videos of public comments at school board meetings to criticize school leadership at a time when IPS was making its case for more funding at the state legislature.

Indianapolis, IN · 10d

readthereporter.com

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Former teacher endorses Denise Dye for Noblesville School Board

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email to News@ReadTheReporter.com. Please include your phone number and city of residence. The Reporter will publish one letter per person per week. As...

Noblesville, IN · 11d

WISH-TV

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Irvington teacher helps students travel the world, learn hard work at home

October's Golden Apple Award winner is Ms. Angie Gibbs.

Indianapolis, IN · 9d

readthereporter.com

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Longtime Noblesville residents endorse school referendum

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email to News@ReadTheReporter.com. Please include your phone number and city of residence. The Reporter will publish one letter per person per week. Since...

Noblesville, IN · 10d

Indiana Daily Student

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Phi Kappa Psi IU chapter suspended for hazing, year after incident hospitalized 2 pledges

Indiana University and the national Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity suspended the IU chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Sunday for alleged hazing, the first fraternity suspended this semester, according to the Office of Student Life website. Under the suspension, Phi Kappa Psi must stop all activities and disband, according to the...

Bloomington, IN · 9d

Yahoo!

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Carmel Clay Schools to hear options for damaged Orchard Park site

CARMEL, Ind. - Carmel Clay Schools officials on Wednesday night will discuss what to do with a former elementary school deemed unsafe after it was found flooded nearly two weeks ago. On Oct. 14, the school district's maintenance staff found about 4 feet of standing water in the Orchard Park...

Carmel, IN · 11d

wfyi.org

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Indiana virtual school's $44M fraud trial begins for former director. Founder pleads guilty

On Sept. 14, 2018, the day state officials checked enrollment to calculate school funding, two online charter schools claimed about 4,530 students that were not attending, according to federal prosecutors. Thomas Stoughton, who founded Indiana Virtual School, and Phillip Holden, who was its director, were set to go on trial...

Indiana · 11d

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Sheridan’s Northern Hamilton County Academy

In 2023, the Northern Hamilton County Academy (NHCA) was created in collaboration with Sheridan Community Schools, Hamilton Heights School Corporation, and Westfield Washington Schools. The NHCA is an alternative education program allowing students to complete their education in-person through online coursework while engaging in life skills and work-based learning opportunities.

Sheridan, IN · 10d

WTWO/WAWV

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NeuroBalance Project helps students grow and develop their brains at Cloverdale Elementary School

Cloverdale Elementary School has implemented the NeuroBalance Project, a specialized program for kindergarten through second-grade students designed to enhance brain development and classroom readiness through physical activity.

Cloverdale, IN · 9d

bloomingtonian.com

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MCCSC says more than 900 families used free preschool and pre-K

More than 900 children have attended Monroe County Community School Corp. preschool and pre-K programs for free during the 2024-25 or 2025-26 school years, the district reported Tuesday. The programs expanded after voters approved a school referendum in 2023. MCCSC said current enrollment in preschool and pre-K has more than...

Bloomington, IN · 9d