Commissioner: Use hospital cash for computers

VALPARAISO | Porter County Commissioner Nancy Adams thinks the potential for the county's high school students is endless, especially if she can help get the right tools in their hands.

Building outlay skews HAST per-student cost

A list of school expenditures of every school in Indiana has prompted a political blogger to post them online and present them as though they are actual and accurate per-student costs for each school. Local principals, superintendents and others said those calculations are misleading because…

Schools, police across region handling social media-fueled rumors

Last week's shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School and the notion that the world could end Friday has fueled rumors across the region and nation, many of them targeting schools. Police said three teens were arrested Wednesday and Thursday after making threats.

EDITORIAL: Outside input on Duneland's budget

When Duneland School Corp. sought permission to raise taxes in a May 8 referendum, school officials promised to seek private sector help in crafting the school district's budget. That campaign promise is being fulfilled quickly.

EDITORIAL: Tax hike needed to protect Duneland students

Duneland School Corp. offers an excellent education to its students. It's up to the voters to ensure that continues to happen.

Early voting begins Monday

VALPARAISO | After months of hearing about the contentious GOP presidential primary race, local voters will have their first chance to go to the polls Monday.

EDITORIAL: Vote on school taxes, demand accountability

Valparaiso and Duneland officials are right to pursue plans for referendums to raise more money for the school districts, just as Crown Point has already done.

Duneland School Corp. to hold community forum on financial problems

CHESTERTON | Like other local schools districts, the Duneland School Corp. is facing a financial situation because of a drop in state funding and community members' input is needed.