Public and Charter Entities have come together in support of Children The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) has solidified an agreement to sell the adjacent properties of the former Lincoln Achievement Center…
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High school students achieve professional certifications and degrees pre-graduation
GEO Academies Honors High School Graduates’ Achievements GEO Academies is set to host a momentous community reception in Gary, Indiana, to pay tribute to the remarkable academic accomplishments of graduating high school…
Indiana schools get legislative green light to break up ILEARN testing throughout school year
Some schools will adopt new testing through a pilot program this fall before the changes take effect statewide in 2025. An option for schools to divvy up portions of Indiana’s ILEARN exams…
Community groups oppose hybrid Elected School Bill
SOUTH AND WEST SIDE African American organizations on Monday, March 4, held a press conference outside Dyett High School, 555 E. 51st St., calling on Illinois Senators to reject the hybrid SB15…
NBA and Pacers Sports & Entertainment to honor basketball legend Oscar Robertson with statue at Crispus Attucks High School
In recent news, the NBA, in partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has commissioned a statue to honor Crispus Attucks legend and Naismith Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson. According to several reports,…
Bills to employ school chaplains, allow religious instruction move forward in Indiana legislature
School chaplain and religious instruction bills advance. (Canva) Both proposals drew several hours of testimony at the Statehouse on Wednesday. Lines between church and state blurred at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday…
Gary Community School Corporation buildings will be open for instruction today, January 17, 2024
The Gary Community School Corporation buildings will be open for instruction today. Please be reminded that we will adhere to the “Late Start Wednesday” schedule. Keeping in mind that the buildings have…
Could a ride-sharing network help get Chicago students to school?
Ismael El-Amin is the co-founder of PiggyBack, a carpool network made for and by parents. He’s pictured here with a Melvin Dillard IV, 7, who is in his carpool. Oct. 27, 2023 Credit: Victor…