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Local educator encourages participation in National Space Day on May 1, 2020

SOURCE: Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller It’s the first Friday in May, and it is National Space Day! The Lockheed Martin Corporation started it in 1997 to promote STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math education. The one-day event was designed…

May 1, 2020

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo faculty producing needed medical PPE

KOKOMO – More than six weeks ago, as the understanding of the impact of the coronavirus grew, life dramatically changed. The parking lots of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Campus are emptied of the cars of students, faculty, and staff. The classrooms…

April 26, 2020

Education

Ongoing school bus inspections reveal perfect score at Caston Schools

SOURC: News release from Indiana State Police Fulton – Recently, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Randy McPike, and his team of inspectors, completed annual school bus inspections at Caston Schools. Caston received a perfect score. This means their 24 busses…

April 22, 2020

Education

State Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline Beyond April 15, 2020

SOURCE: Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline for the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beyond the state’s original April 15 deadline. The extension is intended…

April 18, 2020

Education

Free, Virtual FAFSA Filing Help Available for Hoosiers April 13, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – To assist students and families in filing the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is hosting a second virtual FAFSA Frenzy…

April 11, 2020

Education

Test scores optional for IU Kokomo fall 2020 admission

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo will waive test score requirements for fall 2020 admission. Due to testing cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic, an ACT or SAT will not be necessary for admission to the incoming class. “It’s the right…

April 11, 2020

Education

Indiana Department of Education Announces At-Home Learning Initiative in Partnership with Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today, in partnership with Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) announced a partnership to offer at-home learning experiences for K-12 students, aligned to Indiana curriculum…

April 6, 2020

Education

State Offering Free Virtual FAFSA Filing Help for Students, Families on April 4

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is encouraging all students to file the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the approaching April 15, 2020 deadline. As part of the state’s annual Cash for College campaign,…

April 3, 2020

Education

Gov. Holcomb, Superintendent McCormick Outline Education Changes for the Remaining School Year

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the…

April 2, 2020

Education

LCSC releases meal locations and times through April 28, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation To ensure students continue to receive healthy meals during school closings, Logansport School Corporation will provide breakfast and lunch to students every Tuesday in April. The LCSC Food Service Team will distribute…

March 31, 2020

Education

Cougar Cupboard continues to serve Indiana University Kokomo campus community

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – The campus food pantry remains open with limited hours and a change in location in order to continue providing non-perishable items and hygiene products. To maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus…

March 27, 2020

Education

Registration open for June and August 2020 class starts at Ivy Tech

KOKOMO – Registration for classes that begin June 8 and Aug. 24 is open at Ivy Tech Community College and the admissions staff at Kokomo and Logansport are available by phone and email Mondays through Fridays to help prospective students…

March 26, 2020

Education

Applications for student member of State Higher Education Commission due April 17, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking applicants for the next Student Commission Member position. The student member, to be appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, will serve on…

March 26, 2020

Education

IU Kokomo provides free WiFi access

SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo joins IU in providing free, 24-hour, high-speed Wi-Fi access to its students, faculty and staff as well as the general public who may not have internet connectivity due…

March 26, 2020

Education

Forging a new path for Indiana students: Purdue Fast Start offers giant leaps in opportunity, savings

SOURCE: News release from Purdue Extension Every promising Indiana student deserves the opportunity to pursue an affordable, world-class education. With its new Fast Start program, which could easily save Indiana families thousands of dollars, Purdue University has taken yet another…

March 26, 2020

Education

Indiana Department of Education releases further details on additional actions announced to help lessen COVID-19 impact on schools

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released further details on additional actions announced by Governor Holcomb to help lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indiana’s schools. “From…

March 19, 2020

Education

Indiana Higher Education Commission provides resources for institutions, students & parents amid COVID-19 closures

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – Following new measures from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education has…

March 19, 2020

Education

Logansport Schools offer info for parents and families

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation Logansport Community School Corporation has created a central location where our community to go to find all communications sent out in regards to COVID-19. This central hub also has additional information for…

March 18, 2020

Education

LCSC to distribute breakfasts/lunches to students 18 and under on March 17 & March 30, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation To ensure students continue to receive healthy meals during school closings, Logansport School Corporation will provide breakfast and lunch to students on Tuesday, March 17 and Monday, March 30. The LCSC Food…

March 16, 2020

Education

Helping Children as Community Responds to COVID-19

SOURCE: Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana As school districts around Indiana are closing to protect the public and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, our thoughts turn to the children who rely…

March 13, 2020