Morning Bell: Purdue Aims For ‘Culture Change’ In Summer Enrollment Push

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

The Purdue Bell Tower on the West Lafayette campus.

Purdue to push summer enrollment – “A website promoting summer enrollment options is scheduled for launch today as part of larger effort to boost utilization of the West Lafayette campus during May, June and July.” Lafayette Journal & Courier

Debate Over Federal Role in Public School Policy – “Despite repeated efforts over the last five years, Congress has failed to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Act, the law that governs all public schools that receive federal financing.” The New York Times

Editorial: Indiana tax strategy requires prudent, long-term approach – “Lawmakers wondering how Indiana can invest in its future through funding pre-kindergarten education and beefed-up vocational training in high schools — concepts Pence promotes — with a half-billion fewer dollars in state revenue are apparently missing his big-picture vision.” Terre Haute Tribune Star

Only Bad News In the Media And It’s Your Fault – “Why are there no stories about these positive things that happen in IPS and other schools every single day?  Because people don’t buy it.” A View Through My Eyes