Stories tagged with "gap"

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1922, Rebecca L. Felton of Georgia was sworn in as the first woman to serve in the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Education chief: Adults not helping enough by agammill

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told educators at a conference in Indianapolis today that too many adults — in classrooms, communities and state governments —... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Education

Indiana University report: Students' college goals, efforts don't match by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new report by Indiana University researchers found that most high school students expect to go to college, but the work students do in high school... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:46 AM in Education

HSE swimmers cultivate some fast friends by Nat Newell

Royals plan to succeed as a tight-knit unit The Hamilton Southeastern girls swimming team looks to start a handful of traditions this season, highlighted by a lock-in where the... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:24 PM in High school swimming/diving

Lawrence school board looking to 'reinvent' district by Gretchen Becker

Lawrence Township School Board is considering a measure to increase student achievement and could cut more than $3 million from its ailing budget. Administrators presented several... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Jail upgrade will block inmates' cell roaming by indystar

Terre Haute — Workers are altering part of the Vigo County Jail to fix a design flaw that allowed inmates to crawl through the ceiling to visit other cells. Eight pods in the... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Sixth class for football a possibility by indystar

The “all-in” playoffs format might not change anytime soon, but there still could be a near-seismic shift coming to Indiana high school football in 2011: The... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Virgil B. Risden by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Virgil B. Risden, 76, Noblesville, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mr. Risden retired from Firestone Industrial Products of Noblesville... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Pacers begin season with loss to Hawks by indystar

ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Al Horford had 24 and the Atlanta Hawks finally played some defense in an offensive shootout, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a... – Oct 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM in Pacers

IPS, city can't give up on Manual students by indystar

Ten weeks ago, in search of a close look at the complex problems facing many Indianapolis high schools, I walked into Manual High School for the first time. I’ve been there... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:44 AM in Matthew Tully

Sallie Mae posts profit as credit market improves by indystar

Student lender Sallie Mae posted a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations as credit markets improved and student loan activity increased. SLM Corp., which employs... – Oct 21, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Business

Children's series comes to life in film by indystar

‘Mandie and the Secret Tunnel’ The first feature-length film based on the series by Lois Gladys Leppard, “Mandie and the Secret Tunnel” is set in bucolic... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

North Central girls cross country hoping for regional success by Nat Newell

North Central High School girls cross country coach Jake Nay knew his team had the talent to be successful this season despite losing four of its top six runners from last year,... – Oct 15, 2009 at 10:38 AM in North Marion County

Redoing Afghan policy by indystar

Afghanistan could be the most important decision of Barack Obama’s presidency. Maybe that’s why he is, in effect, making it twice. What’s odd about the... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Mount Vernon up to the task as postseason run begins by indystar

Mount Vernon’s boys cross-country team won the 2008 sectional and regional en route to the semistate, where it finished eighth. But after losses due to graduations and... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:40 PM in High school cross country

Voting on questions, not candidates by John Tuohy

Special-election ballots will ask for ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on more money to help 3 school districts, build hospital Marion County residents can begin casting... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Water company deal could be a win-win for Indy, Ballard by indystar

If he can pull off a deal — and, more important, if he can pull it off right — Mayor Greg Ballard will have a monumental and long-lasting policy victory to take to... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Matthew Tully

Reducing jail beds is tough assignment for sheriff by Francesca Jarosz

Some worry that politics is driving mandate Money to house county jail inmates will be cut back next year, leaving public safety leaders to figure out how to reduce the jail... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Water company deal could be a win-win for Indy and Ballard by indystar

If he can pull off a deal — and, more important, if he can pull it off right — Mayor Greg Ballard will have a monumental and long-lasting policy victory to take to... – Sep 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM in Matthew Tully

Robert Bianco's top 10 new fall shows: Laughs, chills, music by USA Today

How can a TV fan not love fall, with its new hopes for new hits? From happy families and dancing teens to teen vamps and revamped aliens, here are critic Robert Bianco's top 10... – Sep 03, 2009 at 9:51 PM in Entertainment