Morning Bell: Daniels Asks Why Two Purdue Regional Campuses Are So Close
Daniels eyes locations, graduation rates of region’s Purdue campuses – “Northwest Indiana’s two regional Purdue University campuses are likely to come under scrutiny in January when Gov. Mitch Daniels takes over as Purdue’s president.” The Times of Northwest Indiana
Insurance costs irk South Bend school workers – “The decision to switch plans and add different tiers of coverage — for an employee plus children, but not spouse, for example — was made by a committee of 13 administrators and members of various unions that represent district employees.” South Bend Tribune
Maybe Nate Silva can explain Ritz’s victory – “I received a significant number of emails from people who described themselves as stalwart Republicans — people who’d rather eat dirt than vote for a Democrat, but were more than happy to vote for Ritz, a longtime Republican schoolteacher who switched parties to take on Bennett.” CNHI
New Gary school board members have plans for district – Post-Tribune – “[Antuwan] Clemons, a 22-year-old local businessman, said he expects a conversation about consolidating and closing schools. He favors two high schools, one on the east side and one on the west side along with a ninth-grade academy.” Other new board members, including a former teacher, want to see a more rigorous curriculum, increased access to technology and less standardized testing.