Science Can Be Fun

Kids are naturally curious and are full of questions about the world around them. Parents and teachers can help keep that curiosity alive by finding ways to make learning about science fun and engaging.

EDITORIAL: It's a new day for Gary school system

New Gary school Superintendent Cheryl Pruitt is building partnerships with local universities and businesses. This can only benefit the district and its students.

The Parent Connection: What you can do to improve your child's education

A new study of the American family's "passion points" from Just Kids, Inc. reveals that most families (45 percent) agree schools and education are their top priority.

Sign-ups show interest in Portage charter school

PORTAGE | The early numbers are showing what sponsors of the New Vistas High School had thought.

Support voiced for New Vistas charter high school

PORTAGE | Students, staff and community members came out Wednesday to support Neighbors' Educational Opportunities effort to open a charter high school.

MARK KIESLING: It's time to give school vouchers a try

I have not in the past, nor do I now, understand all the fussin' and fightin' over the proposal to give parents vouchers to help their children attend private schools.

Portage adult ed building leased to charter school group

PORTAGE | The Portage Township Schools board this week approved leasing the Portage Adult Education building to a newly formed charter school group.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Public virtual schools: A view from within

I have dedicated my career to public education, and today I am thrilled to be part of a form of public education that's transforming lives: Indiana Connections Academy-Virtual Pilot School.

Charter school chatter concerns Portage board

PORTAGE | Talk of a charter high school taking over the Portage Adult Education Center raised some concerns at the Portage Township Schools Board meeting on Wednesday.

GUEST COMMENTARY: School reform legislation is snake oil, illusion

New legislation under consideration this year by the Indiana Legislature is nothing more than snake oil intended to create the illusion of school reform without any verifiable degree of probability that school reform actually will be achieved.