Senate committee shrinks voucher expansion plan

INDIANAPOLIS | A Senate panel scaled back a House-approved expansion of Indiana's private school voucher program Thursday by keeping most current eligibility requirements and only slightly increasing the value of a voucher.

House OKs preschool voucher program

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House voted 92-6 Monday to establish a preschool pilot program providing tuition support for up to 1,000 4-year-olds to attend preschool in five to-be-determined counties.

House Democrats plan to force vote on Pence tax cut

INDIANAPOLIS | House Republicans may be forced to cast an uncomfortable vote this month, rejecting Republican Gov. Mike Pence's proposed income tax cut en route to approving their two-year budget plan that increases state spending.

3-year-olds dropped from state preschool proposal

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House agreed Thursday to limit participation in a preschool voucher pilot program to 4-year-olds only.

House education panel OKs voucher expansion, preschool funding

INDIANAPOLIS | Two education proposals backed by Gov. Mike Pence that would expand eligibility for Indiana's private school voucher program and extend state voucher funding to pre-kindergarten students were approved Thursday by a House committee.

Preschool Roundup to be held Thursday

HAMMOND | The Hammond Public Library will conduct its first Preschool Roundup on Jan. 31.

Tour the World at the Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | Discover different cultures through art and literacy. The Crown Point Library Children’s Services and the South Shore Arts are partnering a “Passport” series for preschool and school age children (ages 5-9). The programs at the Crown Point Library are literary programs to enhan…

Preschool Preview night at the Portage Library

PORTAGE | Do you have a child that's ready for preschool? Stop in the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. anytime between 6 to 8 p.m. to see what area preschools have to offer.

Ind. Chamber of Commerce skeptical of Pence's tax cut plan

INDIANAPOLIS | The state's most powerful business organization on Monday added its voice to the chorus of legislative leaders skeptical that Indiana can afford the 10 percent income tax cut proposed by Republican Gov.-elect Mike Pence.

Crete Park District offers preschool

CRETE | The Crete Park District offers a preschool.

Crete Park District offers preschool

Pictured is Lacey Urbikas, 4-year-old from Crete, in her first day at Crete Park District Preschool. If you would like more information about the preschool call (708) 672-6969 or go to Cretepark.com.

Leaping and Learning Preschool now registering for the 2012-2013 school year.

VALPARAISO | Leaping and Learning Preschool at Perpetual Motion is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2-5. Early Learners is for children who are 2 years old by August 1, 2012 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m…

ST. Mary expands with nursery and pre-kindergarten classes

CROWN POINT | St. Mary Catholic Community School will soon begin construction on a new classroom. The school will expand to meet the demand for additional nursery and pre-kindergarten classes. Parents with children who are three or four by August 1 will have several options; a two day nurser…

The chemistry of Christmas

Up close and personal

Our Lady of Grace Preschool students took a break from their unit on Community Helpers to examine a praying mantis. Preschool teacher Debbye Jackman found the insect on the window sill of the Highland preschool and brought it inside, where Emma Boyer, 4, takes a closer look.

Preschool, coed flag football registration in August at Hammond Y

HAMMOND | The Hammond Branch YMCA, 7322 Southeastern Ave., is hosting registration for both its preschool and coed flag football league in August.

Freckles the Frog visits Montessori School of Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Montessori School of Valparaiso Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergartners were paid a visit by Freckles the Frog from United Way's Success by Six initiative. Part of the school's February curriculum centered around amphibians, so the visit was quite appropriate. Freckles was gre…