If you are a parent or educator, please take a moment to give feedback to IDOE about the civics course that middle school students will be required to take by law starting during the 2023-2024 school year. I have included the details below from IDOE. I gave feedback this morning, and it did not take…
COVID-19 positives cases are on the rise, and schools are no exception. Not only does it take a lot of work for school leaders and teachers to ensure students are following COVID-19 guidelines, but it also takes a lot of work to contact trace. New guidelines from the Indiana Health Department are aiming to lower…
What do we really want? Each day, it becomes less clear. Regardless of views and beliefs, teachers say they want more respect for their profession. However, the way some educators treat each other does not tend to align with the values they claim to have. A few years back, a STEM Conference was advertised by…
In August 1963, Dr. King led the March on Washington and delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. To honor his dedication and hard work during the Civil Rights Movement, the third Monday in January became a national holiday to remember him and his work. It is also a time to remember the cost of…
Rumors began to swirl in Pike Township last month that Dr. Reichanadter had not been seen in the district. Her last tweet for the district took place on December 3, 2021, when she shared a joint letter with Chris Ludy, Pike Township Teacher Association President, to address the contentious contract negotiations and staff absences that…
Marion County students returned from winter break last week or are returning this week. The second half of the school year begins with updated guidance from the Indiana Health Department. This was to be expected since the CDC recently changed its guidelines which were received with push back from citizens across the country. There are…
Although the coronavirus pandemic continued in 2021, the writers at Indy K12 continued to provide information, resources, and reflections for our readers. There were some pieces that resonated with our readers more than others. Check them out below. 10. African American Excellence in Education Awards 2021 by Educator Barnes Despite the pandemic, the African American…
Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. According to the book “The Seven Days of Kwanzaa” by Angela Shelf Medearis, “In 1966, Dr. Karenga created Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday based upon the ancient customs of Africa … Dr. Karenga hoped that the things that were studied and practiced during Kwanzaa would guide African-Americans…
Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. According to the book “The Seven Days of Kwanzaa” by Angela Shelf Medearis, “In 1966, Dr. Karenga created Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday based upon the ancient customs of Africa … Dr. Karenga hoped that the things that were studied and practiced during Kwanzaa would guide African-Americans…
Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. According to the book “The Seven Days of Kwanzaa” by Angela Shelf Medearis, “In 1966, Dr. Karenga created Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday based upon the ancient customs of Africa … Dr. Karenga hoped that the things that were studied and practiced during Kwanzaa would guide African-Americans…