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Saint Mary's new bell beckons donors, students in need
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (249+ words) Since it was built in 1925, the bell tower atop Le Mans Hall at Saint Mary's College had never held a bell. That changed this past weekend. A church bell was heard for the first time Saturday at Le Mans Hall,…...
Battle Creek tries a new benefit for early childhood educators: rent-free housing
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (304+ words) Two Michigan early childhood educators are starting this week in a new, rent-free home. Supporters gathered outside a Battle Creek duplex Monday. The home is part of a fledgling national program aimed at helping attract and retain teachers for pre-school…...
South Bend school taking tower down, seeks memorial ideas
1+ week, 1+ day ago (289+ words) The skyline on South Bend's near east side will change a bit this summer. Good Shepherd Montessori School is taking down its bell tower. The tower has stood over the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Eddy Street for 55 years. Good…...
More employee unions recognized by South Bend School Board
1+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) More employees at the South Bend Community School Corporation are unionizing. The school board Wednesday agreed to recognize bilingual educational specialists and full-time building security staff as unions, represented by Teamsters Local 364. There was a question of whether the security…...
As Elkhart Community Schools sees enrollment decline, here's where kids are going instead
2+ week, 5+ day ago (172+ words) Elkhart Community Schools" consolidation effort is seen as a way to "right size" the district, in response to declining enrollment. Elkhart Community Schools had more than 13, 000 students during the 2015-2016 school year, according to data from the Indiana Department of Education....
10th annual Benton Harbor kite event returns with focus on STEM and aviation
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (209+ words) Benton Harbor's annual kite flying event returns Saturday for its 10th year at Union Park, continuing a tradition centered on family engagement, STEM education and aviation awareness. The free event runs from 10 a. m. until 3: 30 p. m. and is open to families throughout the community....
New Prairie getting Amazon's first Think Big STEM lab in Indiana
3+ week, 1+ day ago (228+ words) Amazon is launching its first Think Big Space in Indiana at New Prairie High School. It's part of the company's push to bring cutting edge technology into schools to train tomorrow's workforce. Amazon on Monday invited reporters to see the…...
Notre Dame graduates encouraged to become 'leaders of hope' during 2026 commencement
3+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) A top Vatican official encouraged Notre Dame's graduates to become "leaders of hope." Sister Raffaella Petrini, president of the Pontifical Commission and Governorate of Vatican City State, told the Class of 2026 to build bridges and focus on the common good....
Families say farewell to schools amid Elkhart's consolidation
3+ week, 5+ day ago (551+ words) As the school year comes to an end, five Elkhart schools are saying goodbye to their students for the last time. The grounds of Osolo Elementary were filled with students, parents and community members Thursday evening. For many, this will…...
Commencement weekend means big business for South Bend economy
3+ week, 5+ day ago (237+ words) College graduations will draw thousands to the South Bend area this weekend. St. Mary's and Holy Cross colleges will host commencement ceremonies Saturday afternoon. Notre Dame's undergraduate commencement will take place Sunday morning, with law and graduate school commencements on…...