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IPS Board of School Commissioners to host August meeting with online streaming

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

The IPS Board of School Commissioners will host its August board meeting in person. For those unable to attend, written public comment submissions can be made through the submission form available on their website.

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Pike County residents can apply for relief after July storms

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

Businesses and residents in Pike County and surrounding counties may qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following damage from storms on July 9.

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Indiana lawmakers urge families of disabled students to apply for scholarship accounts

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

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Washington County legislators urge application for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

Washington County lawmakers are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) before the September 1 deadline.

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Rep. McNamara encourages applications for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) is urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

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Indiana addresses proposed changes to high school diploma pathways

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

There has been considerable discussion regarding the first draft of the new diploma pathways initiated by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Over recent years, it has become evident that Indiana's students are seeking alternatives to acquire necessary skills post-high school. While more than 50% of Hoosier high school students pursue higher education, nearly 50% do not.

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Indiana legislators urge families with disabled students to apply for scholarship account

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) are encouraging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

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Family & kids events this week in Marion County: Aug. 4-10

By Indy Standard | Aug 5, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Marion County this week.

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Indy Standard area weekly mass times

By Indy Standard | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Indy Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Marion County in week ending July 27?

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Baird urges applications for Education Scholarship Account by Sept. 1

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is encouraging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

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Rep. Hall encourages applications for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) is urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.

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Immunization clinic set for Aug. 15 in Indianapolis

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) families are encouraged to attend an immunization clinic on August 15 at the Shepherd Community Center. The event aims to make vaccines accessible to everyone in the community.

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Young praises Commerce Committee passage of artificial intelligence bills

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) has commended the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for passing several of his artificial intelligence (AI) priorities.

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Rep. Ledbetter urges reporting of tornado damage in Warrick County

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) is urging residents of Warrick County to report tornado damage from the July 30 event by contacting Indiana 211.

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Senators urge Biden Administration to lift partial arms embargo on Israel

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 46 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration, protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran and to deliver the necessary weapons systems to Israel.

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IPS Director highlights evolving strategies in student transport

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

Welcome to IPS: Employee Spotlight. In this series, we highlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact on our district. In an engaging question-and-answer session, Detra Taylor, Director of Transportation, discusses her journey, department operations, and future plans.

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Rep. Morrison encourages applications for Education Scholarship Account for students with disabilities

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) is urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) before the September 1 deadline.

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Q&A with Dena Bond: A spotlight on IPS's director of food service

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

In this edition of IPS: Employee Spotlight, the focus is on Dena Bond, Director of Food Service at Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). Bond, a native of Jeffersonville, Indiana, has dedicated 21 years to IPS, all within the food service department. She began her career as an operations manager for schools and later managed the district’s central kitchen before assuming her current role in 2016.

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Senators urge Biden Administration to restrict biofuel subsidies to domestic feedstocks

By Indy Standard | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), along with a bipartisan group of colleagues, have called on the Biden Administration to prevent taxpayer money from subsidizing biofuels produced using imported foreign feedstocks such as Chinese used cooking oil and Brazilian ethanol.