Stories tagged with "academics"

Ben Davis trio find berths on Indiana college teams by Patrick Dorsey

First, Dee Dee Williams committed to Purdue. Next, Jordan Huber said she would play at Ball State. Then, when Demetria Nunley-Lash received an offer to play at Indiana... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school girls basketball

Meet the Teacher: Meghan Trees by indystar

Grade/school: Third grade, Fishers Elementary School. Number of years teaching: Six. Work e-mail: mtrees@hse.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in recreation... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Lawrence Central HS plans open house by Kevin Oneal

Oct. 18 will be a musical day at Lawrence Central High School, but that will be only the start of an event intended to get students ready and enthusiastic about attending the... – Oct 13, 2009 at 11:36 AM in North Marion County

Talking change but preferring the status quo by indystar

When I taught school in urban Los Angeles, my father once came to visit my class. He sat in the back for six hours observing, then told me he could easily teach my social studies... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

Meet your teacher: Michelle Hudson by indystar

Grade/subject, school: Third grade, Sand Creek Elementary. Number of years teaching: 11 years. Work e-mail: mhudson @hse.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

He led IU, NCAA with grace, vision by indystar

Former Indiana University President Myles Brand will be long known as the man who fired a legendary coach. But Brand’s influence on his adopted home state reaches much deeper... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Meet the Teacher: Becky Molebash by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Fourth grade, Shamrock Springs Elementary School. Number of years teaching: 19. Work e-mail: molebashb @wws.k12.in.us Background/schooling:... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Brand editorial: grace, vision by indystar

Former Indiana University President Myles Brand will be long known as the man who fired a legendary coach. But Brand’s influence on his adopted home state reaches much deeper and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:07 PM in Communities

Rebates for good grades? Just make tuition affordable by indystar

I find it hard to understand the economic rationale for offering monetary credit (rebates) for students maintaining a “B” average. As a parent of three college... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

High schools get $2M for tech careers by indystar

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is awarding $2.4 million to high school and post-secondary institutions across the state to fund engineering, biomedical and new... – Jul 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Education

Zionsville's Lueders chooses Notre Dame for football by Patrick Dorsey

Picking a school with solid academics and a strong football program — that was pretty much a given for Zionsville High School’s Blake Lueders, as more than a dozen... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Notre Dame

Hasn't anyone thought about cutting sports budget? by indystar

In regard to possible budget cuts to Indianapolis Public Schools, I noticed that Superintendent Eugene White said they were trying to keep the arts and music in the schools... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Brownsburg receiver commits to Purdue by indystar

Brownsburg High School wide receiver Charles Torwudzo has orally committed to play at Purdue in 2010. Harrisburg, Pa., native Jeremy Cornelius has also announced he will join the... – Jun 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM in Purdue

Profound shift in kind of families who are home schooling their children by USA Today

Parents who home-school children increasingly are white, wealthy and well-educated — and their numbers have nearly doubled in a decade, a new federal government report... – May 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM in Entertainment

IU to reorganize athletic department by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University is reorganizing its athletic department and splitting student development and compliance into separate offices. Athletic director Fred Glass... – Apr 15, 2009 at 12:26 PM in Indiana University

Park Tudor track star to attend Stanford by Nat Newell

High school athletes aren’t supposed to admit how big of a factor such things as athletics and the weather play in their college choice. Park Tudor track star Hannah Farley,... – Mar 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM in Sports

Warren Central appoints athletic director by indystar

Warren Central High School has named Marques Clayton as its new athletic director. Clayton, 31, was an assistant football coach from 2002-06, helping the Warriors to four straight... – Feb 18, 2009 at 5:16 PM in Metro

Agency works with cheerleaders by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers resident Patrick Cowherd has been dubbed the Jerry Maguire of cheerleading.He just started his own recruiting business, The Cheerleading Agency, and has already spread it... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:27 AM in Communities

Marquis Daniels is giving the gift of hope to those in need by Mike Wells

Marquis Daniels isn’t who you think he is.Mention his name to many Indiana Pacers fans, and it usually brings back bad memories of nightclubs, strip clubs and early-morning... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Softball, college thrills senior by Ted Schultz

Hamilton Southeastern senior Kathleen Maloof signed a national letter-of-intent Friday to play softball at Dayton.Maloof helped the Royals to the Class 4A state championship in... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:25 PM in Communities