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Every Monday, Bruce profiles an innovative school or program in central Indiana that is improving the way students learn. We'd love to hear your story suggestion for this series. Please email Bruce with your contact information.

Students do the teaching at west side high school

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They're turning the tables at Ben Davis University High School, where students share with teachers how they learn from online apps. More>>

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Preschoolers take class to museum Video included

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The most curious time in a child's life tends to be the preschool years and one local landmark is serving as the perfect classroom. More>>

Program gives students business world experience Video included

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Dozens of high school students in Indianapolis are getting a jump on their future, thanks to a program that moves them out of the classroom. More>>

Decatur Discovery Academy takes hands-on approach

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The demands of the school day are anything but routine at one Indianapolis area school. More>>

High-tech science center opens at Beech Grove H.S.

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One of the biggest additions to Beech Grove High School in 50 years promises not just to pique the interest of students this year, but guide them to careers that promise a lifetime of opportunity. More>>

Brownsburg program eases first-time students into classroom

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One local elementary school has a program that eases children and their parents into the classroom. More>>

Mooresville athletes gather to support youth with disabilities

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Most central Indiana students are back in school, but some area high school athletes spent their final days of summer vacation with others who dream of a spot on the playing field. More>>

Camp teaches students a healthier lifestyle

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Summer is winding down and for one group of school children, it's the end of a summer camp aimed at keeping them fit. More>>

High-tech child care center set to open in Avon

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There's a new child care offering that opens its doors in Hendricks County and it promises some high-tech solutions for parents to monitor their little ones. More>>

Promethean ActivBus shows off interactive teaching tools

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While students are enjoying their summer away from the classroom, some teachers are back in class to check out the next wave of teaching technology. More>>

Pacers program encourages kids to keep learning during summer

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Summer is just about here, and it's a time for kids to take advantage of their break from school. More>>

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    One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City. Reports of injuries in the
    One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City.
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    Indianapolis firefighters are on the scene of a large spill at a Shell gas station at the intersection of 30th and Illinois Street Sunday afternoon.
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    Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can take you to the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows.
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