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Perry Township Schools, UIndy launch new innovation and entrepreneurship program
Perry Township Schools announced a new partnership with the University of Indianapolis on Tuesday to launch an innovation and entrepreneurship program for students at Perry Meridian and Southport High Schools.
Confusion on partisan school board law puts two IPS candidates’ spots at risk
Both candidates running for the District 4 seat are now being challenged, in part, because they both filed to run as Democrats.
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
“A robot built by a company associated with sex dolls has no business in our classrooms."
Agave 'death bloom' towers over Purdue University greenhouse
The end of the life cycle for this rare Agave americana at Purdue marks a once-in-a-lifetime botanical event, experts said.
Indiana's new cellphone ban in schools: What it means for your family
Indiana students are now banned from having access to their cellphones during the school day, according to a new law that took effect on July 1, 2026.
2026-27 school year start dates in Indianapolis area
A list of school districts in the Indianapolis area and their scheduled start dates for the upcoming academic year.
New York School Pauses Plan to Deploy Humanlike AI Robot Teacher After Backlash
A school district in a rural corner of New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom.
Perry Township Schools announces career-connected learning program for high schoolers based at UIndy
A unique career-readiness program launches this week on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.
Beyond backpacks: What do kids need that’s not on the supplies list?
Here’s what else educators say will set Indy students up for success this school year.
SUNY Poly Joins Initiative to Accelerate AI-Driven Materials Discovery
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is joining a $19.9 million national research effort to accelerate the discovery and manufacturing of new electronic and quantum materials using artificial intelligence and robotics.
Warren Township superintendent discusses school year ahead
Students in the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township will return to classes this week under new cell phone restrictions and with plans for significant elementary school expansion next year.
Rooted in greatness, leaders rising
Center for Leadership Development’s annual College Prep Conference and College Fair As Nelson Mandela wisely said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” Those words remind us that […]