Morning Bell: IU Parking, Binge Drinking, Columbus Day

Opposition grows to IU proposal to lease parking – “A petition drive is circulating among IU employees who oppose the idea of leasing the university’s Bloomington and Indianapolis parking operations to a private operator.” AP

Excise enforcement effort targets binge drinking, tailgating at Indiana college campuses – The Indiana State Excise Police are stepping up enforcement hoping to “curb underage drinking and related behavior — such as binge drinking — at six colleges across the state: Ball State, Indiana State, Notre Dame, Purdue, Butler and IU.” Indy Star

Columbus Day: Different Viewpoints on ‘Discovering’ America – America doesn’t just have an issue with how to teach the Christopher Columbus story, writes Emily Richmond. The Native American populations upon which Columbus’ landing had a grave impact remain at an educational disadvantage, she writes. The Educated Reporter

Ball Bros. Foundation creates teacher award – The award, to be presented annually to a Muncie-area teacher, “will include a $15,000 grant to promote innovation in the winning teacher’s district, school and classroom, according to a foundation release.” Muncie Star Press

Dr. Tony Bennett Defends School Takeovers, Reforms During His Controversial Term As Indiana’s Education Chief – Bennett’s interview with Indy radio talk show host Amos Brown. PraiseIndy.com