Morning Bell: FWCS May Be The Biggest District, But ‘It’s Not A Competition’

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The marching band for Snider High School in Fort Wayne.

New FWCS enrollment ‘title’ no cause to celebrate – Fort Wayne Community Schools takes no joy in, apparently, becoming the state’s largest district after losing fewer students than Indianapolis Public Schools. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Resistance to reform? Play offense – State superintendent Tony Bennett “told [EdWeek] that the pace of change shouldn’t slow and that state education chiefs should use ‘aggression’ in pushing for new policies. The word choice was notable enough that Ujifusa pointed it out in a blog posting headline.” The Learning Curve

Purdue’s Wang Hall construction a year behind schedule – “The building, a mix of commercial and Purdue academic facilities, was planned to be opened in August 2013. Now, ground at 516 Northwestern Ave. won’t be broken until spring, and it could be mid-2014 or later before construction is finished.” Lafayette Journal & Courier

Pairing of EVSC, Mass Insight, aims to boost success – “The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. has announced a three-year partnership with Mass Insight Education and Research Institute aimed to boost student success.” Evansville Courier & Press

Five students arrested after brawl in Lake Central High School cafeteria – “‘One juvenile was sitting down eating his lunch and another juvenile came up and threw his tray down (on the table),’ [the police chief] said. That led to a fight between the two males.” The Times of Northwest Indiana

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