Category Education

Community, Education

Indiana Department of Education Announces Advancement and Further Commitment to Computer Science in the Classroom

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today a further commitment to offering computer sciences opportunities in the classroom by becoming only the third state to implement all nine policies of Code.org’s Advocacy Coalition. “An education built upon science,…

January 10, 2019

Community, Education

Jan. 31, 2019 is deadline to apply for student teaching stipends

Hoosier students participating in a student teaching or school administration internship now have until Jan. 31, 2019, to apply for the Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Stipend for Minorities and the Student Teaching Stipend for High-Need Fields. Each stipend provides…

January 3, 2019

Community, Education

IUK nursing students honored in traditional ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. – The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing honored nearly 80 students for completing the prestigious program, at the traditional recognition ceremony Thursday, December 13. Faculty and staff welcomed 34 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates to the…

December 18, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes December 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University is proud to announce Megan Martin as the December 2018 Student of the Month. Megan graduated in 2014 from Logansport High School with several dual credits giving her an advantage as she started college. After graduation, Megan was…

December 12, 2018

Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient

The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Jack B. Kiser, a senior at Pioneer High School will receive a full tuition, four-year scholarship as the Cass County Community Foundation 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. He will receive…

December 6, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech to introduce new Workforce Development Team

KOKOMO, Ind. — Area employers in business and industry are invited to one of five upcoming events throughout north central Indiana scheduled by Ivy Tech Community College to introduce two new members of its expanded workforce development team. Jacob “Jake”…

November 20, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes November 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport recognizes Crystal Zinsmeister as the November 2018 Student of the Month. After graduating with her associate in nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College, she completed her bachelor of science just six years ago. In 2017,…

November 13, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Lewis Cass Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter of 2018-2019 School Year

Congratulations to the following students at Lewis Cass Elementary who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2018-2019 school year: Third Grade All A Bryleigh Byers, Drew Landis, Delaney McLaughlin, Carson Reed, Jeriah Rose, Hope Rush, Olivia…

November 7, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Fairview Elementary Honor Roll for Grading Period 1 of 2018-2019 School Year

Congrats to the Fairview Elementary students who made the Honor Roll for Grading Period 1 of 2018-2019 School Year A Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Kaytlyn Abbott, Robert Clem, Isaac Juan-Miguel, Lexi Minnick. Fifth Grade: Joshua Anderson, Blake Anglin, Dawson Butler,…

November 4, 2018

Community, Education

Free FAFSA assistance Oct. 28 for College Goal Sunday

Indianapolis, Ind. – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at various Ivy Tech Community College locations across Indiana on October 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (local time) for College Goal Sunday. This annual event provides free assistance for Hoosier…

October 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Gangloff, Piercy named 2018 Newby Award winners

Two teachers who have spent their careers at Columbia Elementary School will be recognized Oct. 31. Ashley Gangloff, who is in her 11th year at the school, has been named the 2018 Margaret Newby Teacher of the Year. Patty Piercy,…

October 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes October 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Jessica Boots as the October 2018 Student of the Month. Jessica, a resident of Logansport, has attended Trine University since fall of 2017. A 2014 graduate of Logansport High School, Jessica not…

October 15, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Landis Elementary Honor Roll – 1st 9 Weeks of 2018-2019 School Year

Landis Elementary Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2018-2019 school year: 1st Grade All Stars Elena Azpeitia, Madelyn Broomfield, Patrick Cobb, Yorley Contreras-Hernandez, Angel Gazcon, Juan Guajardo, Alexander Helton, Bronson Howard, Joseph Johnson, Xzavier Jones, Sophia Kite,…

October 11, 2018

Community, Education

Mayoral internship solidifies career decision for student

KOKOMO, Ind. — As a political science major, Jake LeDonne learns about the theory of government and world politics in his classes. As an intern with Logansport Mayor David Kitchell, he gets an up close and personal look at how…

October 11, 2018

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo sets Next Level Jobs event for Oct. 18

KOKOMO Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo’s Next Level Jobs event set for Oct. 18 will be an opportunity to learn about educational options available for adults interested in updating their skills, returning to the workforce, or moving up…

October 11, 2018

Community, Education

Ivy Tech sets Express Enrollment Days Oct. 23 & 24 at Kokomo, Logansport campuses

KOKOMO – Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo and Logansport campuses are participating in statewide Express Enrollment Days Oct. 23 and 24 to offer an efficient way to complete enrollment and registration requirements to be ready when spring semester begins Jan.…

October 11, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Cass County Community Foundation announces 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists

Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen is pleased to announce Cass County’s 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Derek Bergstedt, Logansport High School Mackenzie Campbell, Pioneer High School Meagan Chan, Pioneer High School Jack Kiser, Pioneer High School…

October 8, 2018

Community, Education, State

Superintendent McCormick Releases 2019 Legislative Priorities and Shares Mid-Term Accomplishments

INDIANAPOLIS – Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness highlight the 2019 Indiana Department of Education’s legislative priorities released today by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick. Part of the process of developing the legislative priorities included a…

October 1, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

IU Kokomo honors August 2018 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. – One hundred sixteen Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2018. The graduates represent 19 Indiana counties and five states. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees include: Alexandria Heath Michael Davidson, Bachelor of Science in…

September 25, 2018

Achievements, Community, Education

Trine University Logansport recognizes September 2018 Student of the Month

Trine University in Logansport is proud to announce Nathan Allen as the September 2018 Student of the Month. Nathan is a Logansport resident and recently completed his associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College. Nathan was able to transfer his…

September 11, 2018