Claire Fiddian-Green: Study: Standardized tests are useful in admissions
The evidence suggests that standardized tests like the SAT offer a more complete view of a student’s likelihood of excelling in college.
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Marshawn Wolley: Rewriting code’s language is counterproductive
The elimination of minority from a statute that is ostensibly focused on diversity and inclusion seems more than odd—it seems unnecessary and counterproductive.
Wendy Dant Chesser: Indiana should support ‘right to start’ efforts
While overall our climate favors entrepreneurs, Hoosier legislators and executives can do more to foster successful entrepreneurial ambitions.
Rep. Jake Teshka: Free markets drive tech economy, not intervention
Market mechanisms encourage competition, support innovation and keep even the largest firms accountable to their customers.
David Van Gilder: Public policy should protect all, not just business
This is too high a price for promoting a handful of untested business ‘innovators.’
Whitley Yates: What are capital expenditures and why do they matter?
Let’s dig into the numbers: In 2022, Indiana’s CapEx skyrocketed by 155%, hitting a massive $22 billion.
Dana Black: Watch HB 1291, other legislation closely this year
It is obvious that this language is designed to prevent transgender and non-binary humans from exercising their basic rights.
Marshawn Wolley: Bill would destroy supplier diversity in Indiana
This bill wasn’t designed to help the Black business community. It was designed to be efficient.
Dr. Richard Feldman: To prevent serious illness, get updated vaccines
These diseases account for tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths yearly.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Retirements, resignations offer fresh perspectives
There is a certain level of machine-like consistency that accompanies longevity.
Jim Shella: Survey: The public wants to legalize marijuana
Lawmakers always face the dilemma of voting what they believe versus voting what the public wants.
Deborah Daniels: Trump’s cases will hurt high court’s reputation
Unfortunately, over the last few decades, the public’s respect for the court has significantly diminished.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s remember Todd Rokita’s famous last words
Rokita is in trouble, again, for guess what? I’ll take ‘running off at the mouth’ for $500, Mr. Trebek.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Republicans use positions to advance ambitions
Indiana has not adopted public funding of political campaigns, but we are seeing public dollars used indirectly for just that.
Shariq Siddiqui: Muslims should be at the forefront of climate talks
Activists, policymakers and scientists have long undermined one of the most powerful forces for environmental resilience: religious values.
Brad Rateike: Make sure to always be editing and improving
Admittedly, I am a work in progress, analyzing myself during the ‘post-game,’ but hopefully remaining sincere throughout.
Curt Smith: How Indiana is preparing to mark major milestone
We are now less than 30 months from the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence.
Una Osili: Three tips to help not-for-profits navigate AI
There are also a range of concerns about the impact of AI on the outcomes for not-for-profits, including reinforcing inequality.
George Gemelas: Why move back to Indy? A young worker’s take.
What I’ve come to believe living here is that Indy is very much on the ascent.
Keith Gambill: Retention isn’t the ultimate solution to reading
Instead of holding students back, the focus should be on uplifting them.