South Central School Corp. superintendent arrested

The superintendent of the South Central School Corp. was arrested Monday night on allegations he physically assaulted a school district employee.

Hanover hopes to hire new superintendent soon

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. almost has a new superintendent, but district officials first will have to go through a state-mandated public hearing process.

George Letz

MSD Boone Township Superintendent George Letz.

EDITORIAL: School superintendents should be licensed

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann broke the first Senate tie since 2005 by voting for legislation that would allow school boards to hire anyone as superintendent, regardless of whether that person has the training and experience currently necessary to receive a superintendent's license. This should n…

Voices of Vision: Peggy Buffington

School City of Hobart Superintendent Dr. Peggy Buffington reflects on 2012 and provides a scope of future plans for her school community.

House OKs hiring unlicensed school superintendents

INDIANAPOLIS | Despite warnings by region lawmakers that nothing good will come of it, the Indiana House voted 58-40 on Tuesday to allow school boards to hire any person they want as superintendent regardless of that person's training or experience in education.

EDITORIAL: Keep quality standards for school superintendents

A number of good proposals and policies have come out of Indianapolis in recent years to reform local government, and many of those measures have been tailor-made to the many government-borne problems in Northwest Indiana. However, legislation now pending in the Indiana House of Representati…

School boards may be allowed to hire anyone to lead school districts

INDIANAPOLIS | School boards could hire superintendents who have no training, experience or background in education under legislation approved by a House committee Tuesday.

Did any of my new money decrease class sizes?

I didn't win the election, but I didn't die. When Crown Point's superintendent finally posted her salary and benefits on the web site, she was one of the last to do so. Is that where my increase in property tax went?

Standing up to bullying

There are measures parents and caregivers can take to help identify the signs of bullying and the anxiety it can induce so they can help their children manage through this difficult situation.

Glenda Ritz talks to supporters in Gary

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Glenda Ritz confers with Gary Teachers Union President Joe Zimmerman on Friday before speaking to supporters at the Gary Teachers Union office in Gary.

Glenda Ritz talks to supporters in Gary

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Glenda Ritz speaks to supporters Friday at the Gary Teachers Union office in Gary.

Where Are They Now? Andrean football star Matt Prusiecki

Matthew Prusiecki draws on his experience in the classroom and on the football field in his office as a school superintendent.

Where Are They Now? Andrean football star Matt Prusiecki

Matthew Prusiecki draws on his experience in the classroom and on the football field to his office as a school superintendent.

20 UNDER 40: Colleen McCoy-Cejka

With a Starbucks coffee in her hand and the dreams and aspirations of her students ever present in her mind, Bishop Noll Institute principal Colleen McCoy-Cejka likes to begin her day standing just outside the doors of the school. There, she can take in the fresh air and hear the excited voi…

D.171 superintendent search is under way

LANSING | Candidates interested in becoming Sunnybrook Elementary District 171’s new superintendent will need to possess some specific qualifications and characteristics in order to get the job.

State education chief defends Roosevelt takeover choice

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett listens as Harold Jones asks a question about state education funding Thursday during a meeting at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest. Bennett was the guest speaker at the Gary Chamber of Commerce Education Committee meeting.

State education chief defends Roosevelt takeover choice

Gary Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chuck Hughes speaks with Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett on Thursday before a chamber meeting focusing on education.

Sunnybrook superintendent grateful for 12-year tenure

In December 1999, I signed my first contract to be the new superintendent of Sunnybrook School District 171. My actual first day on the job was July 1, 2000. Little did I know it would be my final step in my career as a school superintendent.