EDUCATION
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Bill would require school year to begin after Labor Day Video
Senate Education Committee passes bill 8-1. Now it moves on to the full Senate. more
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Tippecanoe school bus driver won't face charges
A former Tippecanoe school bus driver won't face criminal charges for leaving a student asleep on the bus earlier this month. more
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Franklin Township school budget plan dies without vote Video
Parents, teachers, and students packed Franklin Township's school board meeting to find out how the schools will cut $7 million from the budget. But it looks like they'll have to wait a little longer. more
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Family feud leads to apparent bus stop stabbing
A family fight turned a school bus stop into a battleground Monday morning near 42nd and Post Road. more
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Purdue to make more cuts to close $67 million budget shortfall
Purdue University announced new cuts Friday to help deal with a budget deficit. more
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Sleeping student left on Perry Township school bus
Perry Township Administrators confirmed to Fox 59 Thursday night a bus driver forgot an elementary school student on the bus January 11th. more
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Police investigate school computer theft Video
Police are trying to determine who stole thirty laptop computers and other equipment from an Indianapolis public school. One big question for detectives: was the school targeted by burglars, or somebody on the inside? more
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Beech Grove parents concerned about segregation lesson Video
In Beech Grove, a unique lesson in diversity has children preparing to re-live a dark era in America's past. But parents and administrators had their concerns about the one-day lesson. more
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UPDATED: Twin Lakes High School wrestling coach charged with child seduction
A high school wrestling coach faces legal charges that could cost him up to three years behind bars. more
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Lebanon High School wrestling coach removed for using racial slurs
A Central Indiana wrestling coach is now out of a job after a student accused him of making racial slurs. more
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Coaches speak out against Franklin Township budget plan
Students will learn next Monday if they'll have to pay to play sports in one Central Indiana school district. more
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Teachers association rolls out budget plan Video
Tuesday night the Indiana State Teacher Association responded to Governor Mitch Daniels' education cuts. Association members rolled out a five point plan they say could prevent teacher layoffs. more
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Franklin Township School Board to vote on budget cuts
Franklin Township's school board is getting ready to make some tough decisions Monday night. more
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Indiana Board of Education provides budget cut guidelines Photo
Indiana's Board of Education is offering help to school boards having trouble trimming their budgets. more
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Ball State, Purdue look to promote new technologies
A group of ball state students are living the high tech life - 24/7. Meanwhile, Purdue is working on a program to get more girls interested in computer careers. more
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Lebanon High School coach accused of using racial slurs Video
A high school coach is accused of using racial slurs against a student. Now, the school has placed him on administrative leave while they sort out the incident. more
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ISU to eliminate 100 jobs due to state budget cuts
Indiana State University's president says the college will eliminate up to 100 jobs as a result of state budget cuts. more
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Ivy Tech sees increased enrollment during tough economy Photo
A record number of students enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College this semester. Meanwhile, Indiana schoolshave signed on to the state's application for federal stimulus grants. more
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Anderson superintendent makes recommendation on school closure Video
Last month the Anderson Community School Board decided the city only needs one high school. Tuesday night that decision was made. more
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IU to install new crosswalks after student is fatally struck
Indiana University has plans to install two new crosswalks on campus to improve pedestrian safety. more