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National Guard's Disasterville program teaches high schoolers disaster response skills
3+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " The U.S. Army National Guard is bringing Disasterville, a new mixed-reality program, to high schools nationwide this spring. The initiative transforms gymnasiums into simulated disaster zones, using virtual reality to show students how soldiers respond to wildfires, floods, and…...
Open communication key to combating online bullying in kids
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (228+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " October is Bully Prevention Month, and Melissa Jones, founder of Girls Positivity Club, is highlighting ways to combat online bullying. As digital platforms become more prevalent in children's lives, online bullying has emerged as a significant concern for…...
Treasury Department begins takeover of federal student loans
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (670+ words) Under an agreement announced Thursday, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, meaning they are months behind on payments. Those loans add up to about $180 billion, or 11% of the government's $1.7 trillion student…...
Crestview Elementary students take media education to new heights
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (299+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Crestview Elementary School students are taking media education to the next level with their student-run news broadcast, Crestview News, and Bobcat Radio, an internet radio station. The student-led initiatives at Crestview Elementary provide hands-on experience in media production,…...
New Indiana law updates Ivy Tech governance, doubles down on workforce mission
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1332+ words) (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) " Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution is getting a statutory overhaul thanks to a new law signed this month updating the mission and governance structure of Ivy Tech Community College. Lawmakers and Ivy Tech leadership said the changes…...
Getting a job after prison or jail is tough. Here are some tips
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (798+ words) (MIRROR INDY) " Finding a job after being incarcerated can be overwhelming. Even beyond finding employers who will hire you, you still have to figure out how to interview, get to and from work and more. Here are some tips we…...
CEO of Indianapolis Zoo steps down after leave of absence
4+ day, 45+ min ago (257+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " The President and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, Dr. Rob Shumaker, has stepped down from his role, according to a release sent by the zoo on Monday. News 8 previously reported in February that Shumaker took a leave of…...
Indianapolis Public Schools to cut $7 million from budget amid financial shortfall
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (615+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT INDIANA) "Indianapolis Public Schools plans to cut $7 million from school budgets next school year as it faces an impending financial shortfall. The cuts could impact anything from staffing to school supply budgets as the district projects ending the…...
Winds damage schools, barn during northwest Hendricks County storm
1+ week, 1+ day ago (478+ words) LIZTON, Ind. (WISH) " The roofs of Tri-West High School and Middle School were damaged in a strong storm Wednesday morning in northwestern Hendricks County. Superintendent David Hobaugh said North West Hendricks School Corp. said in an email to News 8, "We…...
Career readiness hub offers job training, education pathways for Indy youth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (427+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) "At least 60 students will receive paid work experience and graduation support this year through the Edna Martin Christian Center's College and Career Readiness Hub, and soon, students can apply for the center's summer program. The program, which targets…...