YOUNG VOICES: Proud to be a part of Calumet New Tech

As most of you reading this know Calumet High School is a New Tech school. My school's partnership with the New Tech Network in 2010 was a huge change.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: GSU is a model 21st century university

2012 dawns bright for Governors State University, the regional public university for Chicago's Southland. As I complete my fifth year as president, GSU is establishing itself as a model 21st century public university.

Accolades keep coming for East Chicago's Tamika Mallet

EAST CHICAGO | Most adolescents dream about making a difference and becoming leaders, others find a way to make it happen.

'An island of excellence'

"The battle for education, as I saw today at Calumet High School, is being fought and won in America's classrooms," U.S. Undersecretary of Education Martha Kanter told attendees at Thursday's Leadership Luncheon at the Radisson at Star Plaza.

Calumet High School: An island of excellence

"The battle for education, as I saw today at Calumet High School, is being fought and won in America's classrooms," Kanter said after touring a revitalized Calumet High School with student guides and administrators.

EDITORIAL: Accelerate the innovation in education

Many educators in Northwest Indiana are working feverishly to carry out education reforms designed to improve student achievement. The efforts of these teachers and administrators are to be praised.

DOUG ROSS: LaHood's message could apply to state lawmakers

Democrats in the Indiana House of Representatives decided this week to drink in the Champaign in Illinois. Perhaps someone should remind them there's an Urbana in Indiana if they really want to go on a field trip.

Hobart High School hosts One Region, One Vision Education Summit

HOBART | Hundreds packed the Hobart High School auditorium as Superintendent Dr. Peggy Buffington hosted the One Region, One Vision 'Educating Our Way to a Better Economy' Summit Wednesday.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: NWI collaborating to create world-class workers

Leaders from Northwest Indiana are taking a unique approach to produce world-class workers by collaborating on an action plan. The goal is to educate and equip a work force with the skills the region needs to compete and thrive in a global economy.