Unless the courts intervene, redistricting reform in Indiana requires a statute or a constitutional amendment, both of which require approval of both chambers of the General Assembly, which has lacked the will to add Indiana to the growing list of states that have achieved redistricting reform.
After ISTEP+ ends, Indiana must still have a gauge of how students are progressing toward their targets. These state-mandated summative assessments must be shortened and take less than 1 percent of instructional time per grade level.
Indiana needs an assessment system that is student-centered, transparent and provides quick and valuable feedback about how students are performing throughout the year.
It’s time for the city to take another look at a problem that only seems to be getting worse.
Turning map-making over to an independent commission can’t be the only goal. The state must set priorities for fair districts.
Cracks are widening in the growing student loan crisis.
There is the real political risk that the governmental unit might not make the necessary pension fund contributions. Mary retires and there is nothing in the kitty except the promise to tax current taxpayers to pay Mary’s pension.
Handsome bar with bold lighting? Check. Big, comfortable booths? Check. Visible kitchen? Check. Food choices that require no explanation? Check.
Though lacking any state funding, Lieber proposed that the state’s 1916 centennial should be celebrated through the creation of a state park system. The first two state parks, McCormick’s Creek and Turkey Run, both opened in December of that year.
Plus thoughts on the IRT season opener “The Three Musketeers.”
Those boys of summer won the World Series in front of a crowd of … 6,000.
Arab and Muslim college student activists are under attack. If they show solidarity with the people of Palestine and call for an end to the Israeli occupation, their activities are scrutinized and they are harassed. Across the country, these student activists have been called “terrorists” or “anti-Semitic” for their criticism of Israel. In Indianapolis, our […]
Is there some sort of huge problem with “pedal pubs” [City councilors seek restrictions on booze-cruising pedal pubs, IBJ.com, Sept. 22]? We have two pedal pubs in Marion County and they have been operating for several years now. Both businesses have liability insurance out the wazoo. Where is the huge problem that is being solved […]
Grit is a collective mind-set of hardy character traits and personal resilience. Research shows grit is a better predictor of long-term success than IQ and conscientiousness.
To succeed in the 21st century, we need easy access—and we need to be easily accessible to—markets, ideas, capital and talent from coast to coast and around the world. Those are the four elements of the new connectivity economy.
With the temporary tax suspension, device companies are once again reinvesting in development of the next generation of life-changing medical devices.
Most of the work has been sold, but you can through Oct 9 when the collectors collect.
Don’t let the address’ past keep you from visiting this new drinkery near the City-County Building.
From Butler volleyball to Lucas Oil Stadium, with some college football in between.
The Bonwell Tanner Group with lead agents Randie Bonwell and Karen Tanner were not featured as one of the top teams in IBJ’s 2015 All-Star Agents list but stats would have ranked it No. 16.
