News From Terre Haute, Indiana Schools

Board OKs $5.4M in work at schools

2012-02-14T05:03:19-05:00

The Vigo County School Board has approved borrowing $5.4 million for an expansion of DeVaney Elementary School and energy-related projects at 15 other schools.

Shift to online raises school cost concerns

2012-02-14T05:01:21-05:00

Legislation that would require high school students in Indiana to take at least one online course is meeting resistance from some school administrators who say they can’t afford any more mandates from the state.

Valley educators cautious on Indiana’s ‘No Child’ waiver

2012-02-10T05:02:52-05:00

Indiana is one of 10 states to receive a waiver from federal No Child Left Behind requirements.

Driver dies after Illinois school bus crash

2012-02-10T05:02:01-05:00

“Brace yourself. Brace yourself,” Fay Pickering shouted to her students just before the school bus she was driving crossed U.S. 40 and landed in a ditch Thursday morning.

Official: Indiana among first 10 states to get ed waiver

2012-02-09T10:56:35-05:00

President Barack Obama today will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, giving leeway to states that promise to improve how they prepare and evaluate students, The Associated Press has learned.

Letters from Debs

2012-02-09T05:05:57-05:00

Cinda May sat with the phone to her ear listening as the auctioneer in New York City said “Holding, holding.”

ISU presents Sycamore Hoopla; activities kick off Friday

2012-02-09T05:04:00-05:00

Indiana State University’s Hulman Center will host its sixth annual Sycamore Hoopla Friday and Saturday.

BRUCE'S HISTORY LESSON: This little-known compromise may have saved the union

2012-02-09T05:01:00-05:00

When the Constitution was signed in September of 1787 and sent to the Congress that then existed under the Articles of Confederation, Congress was instructed to send that Constitution to the states to be ratified … or not. The message to the states was clear: Accept the Constitution or reject it, but don’t try to change it.

College plans Prom Expo on Feb. 19

2012-02-09T05:00:57-05:00

Get the scoop on the latest in prom fashions and services during Lincoln Trail College’s Prom Expo Feb. 19.

ISU offering tech ed scholarships to VU grads

2012-02-09T05:00:53-05:00

Indiana State University is offering $1,000 scholarships for graduates of Vincennes University’s technology programs to pursue their bachelor’s degree.