Morning Bell: School Resource Officers, Workforce Training, Teacher Viewpoints

Court: Define role of school resource officer – “The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday asked the General Assembly to clarify whether school resource officers — off-duty police employed by schools for security and discipline purposes — are engaged in law enforcement duties. The answer will determine whether students can be charged with the crime of resisting law enforcement.” The Times of Northwest Indiana

Skilled workers wanted: Ivy Tech teams with industry on workforce needs – “The Wabash Valley region has an unemployment rate higher than the state average, and educational attainment levels below the state average, according to Ann Valentine, Ivy Tech-Wabash Valley chancellor.” Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Why I Am Not Anonymous – “A teacher is a professional, hired for the purpose of providing instruction in a specific content area. They should be recognized, not only for their teaching, but also as an authority of their subject matter.” A View Through My Eyes