The Daily Report Card: IPS Activities To Stay, Online School Troubles, Murdoch Speaks, Córdova Moves

Company says schools will have activities – Indianapolis Star “The new managers of three Indianapolis Public Schools this week are trying to reassure nervous parents and students that next year sports teams will continue to play, choirs will continue to sing and popular programs will continue wherever possible.” (Indianapolis Star)

Audit flags dropout rates, scores at online schools – Minneapolis Star Tribune “Even as they surge in popularity, online schools in Minnesota are troubled by high dropout rates, poor math scores and inadequate state oversight.” Indiana is seeking to implement an online learning requirement — superintendent Tony Bennett outlined it in his State of Ed address. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Smithsonian taps Córdova’s leadership talents – Journal and Courier Now we know the next move for Purdue’s retiring president. (The Courier-Journal )

Rupert Murdoch giving keynote at Jeb Bush’s ed reform summit – The Answer Sheet Murdoch’s Wireless Generation has been tapped to help turn around two “failing” Indianapolis schools — we’ve reported on that before. (ashingtonpost.com)

WL senior rewarded for math discovery – Journal and Courier The son of a Purdue engineering professor has solved a problem that has stumped mathematicians for almost 350 years. (The Courier-Journal )