FROEHLE: The economics of environment in Hoosier Nation
It seems that what is right for America must not be right for Hoosiers. At least, that is what our governor would have us believe.
Kristin Froehle / Special to IBJ
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FROEHLE: A bright silver lining from the teacher evaluations
After the educational community waited months for results to be released, the Department of Education made public its grades on teacher effectiveness in the 2012-2013 school year. Only 2 percent were rated “needs improvement” and even fewer—less than half of 1 percent—were “ineffective.”
FROEHLE: Students aren’t being told the full cost of college
Whether in the State of the Union address, recent commentaries about college tuition outpacing financial aid, or news about Purdue University’s possibly extending its tuition freeze, one thing is certain. The status quo is not acceptable when it comes to cost and access to a college education.
FROEHLE: Ritz’s, Pence’s bickering hurts education
emocratic Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz and Gov. Mike Pence are spending more time arguing than doing anything worthwhile for Indiana’s education system.
FROEHLE: First it was Chinatown, and now cricket
Early this year, Indianapolis expressed its intent to become a major player in the world of international sports.
FROEHLE: Career council won’t curb unemployment
In April, Gov. Mike Pence spearheaded a bipartisan effort around one item most Indiana residents can stand behind: job creation.