Morning Bell: An Inside Look Into One Of The IPS Takeover Schools

Failure. Frustration. Takeover. Can Emma Donnan be saved? – “Middle school is a challenge anywhere, but in IPS it is an epic struggle just to try to keep the kids in school. I chose Emma Donnan because, after decades of failure, the school faced possible state takeover.” Indianapolis Star

Purdue helps teachers engineer fun science projects – “During the two-week program, teachers will work on projects ranging from designing a habitat for a reindeer at Colombian Park Zoo to using a solar tracker device to track the position of the sun.” Lafayette Journal and Courier

Nettle Creek schools to start new term Aug. 2 – “The school corporation recently adopted what is called a ‘balanced’ schedule that shortens summer break but lengthens fall and spring breaks. The school year is still 180 days.” Richmond Palladium-Item

University Sends ‘Fear of God’ Letter to Students With Senioritis – “College-bound seniors beware: If you slept through your classes this semester and have the failing grades to prove it, your university may soon threaten to rescind your admission this fall.” The Choice

The technology mistake: Confusing access to information with becoming educated – “The reason is that while there is much hardware and software in classrooms, how teachers teach and students learn have remained remarkably stable over the decades. Schools have not yet blown up.” The Answer Sheet