WTHR - Education

IU president to visit Asia seeking to expand reach

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:48:00 EDT

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie is heading for South Korea, China and Taiwan seeking to broaden the school's international reach.

Center Grove marching band headed to Macy's parade

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:45:00 EDT

Members of a central Indiana marching band will spend Thanksgiving next year marching in New York as they participate in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ivy Tech dedicates new Batesville facility

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:34:00 EDT

Ivy Tech Community College says it has dedicated a new campus facility in southeastern Indiana.

Ball State: Five revoked charter schools lose appeals

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:00 EDT

Ball State University has closed the books on its January decision to pull its sponsorship of five academically struggling Indiana charter schools.

Georgia Tech will offer full online master's

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:26:00 EDT

The blurring between traditional universities and the new "Massive Open Online Courses" has reached new levels. Georgia Tech announced it will offer what it termed a first-of-its-kind computer science degree taught entirely over an open online platform.

Purdue seeks infants for child autism study

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:22:00 EDT

Purdue University scientists studying how autism develops in young children are seeking the infant siblings of autistic youngsters for a new study of the mysterious disorder.

Schools balance bus repairs with tightening budgets

Rich Van Wyk — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

13 Investigates found schools struggling with financial problems as they try to prevent and fix safety problems.

Two student start-ups win IU competition

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:39:00 EDT

Two student teams from Indiana University are sharing a $200,000 investment for their ideas for startup businesses.

Crown Point Indiana 7th-grader competing in National Geographic Bee

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:23:00 EDT

A northwestern Indiana seventh-grader will represent the state in the National Geographic Bee in Washington next week.

Hess named Dean of IU School of Medicine

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:02:00 EDT

The new dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine will come from Michigan, if the IU trustees approve the appointment.

86 percent of Indiana third-graders pass reading exam

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:53:00 EDT

More than five of every six Indiana third-graders have passed the mandatory state reading test before promotion to the fourth grade.

Indiana high school graduation rate increases slightly

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:18:00 EDT

Indiana's high school graduation rate improved slightly over the past year.

New voucher program expands school options

Jeremy Brilliant — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:40:00 EDT

This expansion of the state's voucher program will give many more families the ability to opt out of public schools.

Goshen schools to weigh transportation cuts

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:19:00 EDT

More students could be walking to school and funding for field trips could be cut under proposals the Goshen School Board is considering.

Job outlook mixed for this year's college graduates

Kris Kirschner — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT

This weekend, thousands of Indiana college students celebrate a major milestone. Graduations are taking place at campuses all over the state. But after they get their diploma, will they be able to get a job?

IU selects Kesner to lead Kelley business school

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:12:00 EDT

Indiana University has chosen interim dean Idalene Kesner to become the next dean of its Kelley School of Business.

Purdue prof wins $250K prize for work in chemistry

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:02:00 EDT

A Purdue University professor has won a coveted international prize for his innovative work in chemistry.

Pence signs Indiana voucher expansion bill

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

The plan approved by the Republican-dominated Legislature will allow more children to be eligible for vouchers without first having to spend at least a year in public schools.

Noblesville, HSE schools pass referenda

Kris Kirschner — Tue, 7 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT

Both Hamilton Southeastern and Noblesville schools passed referenda to help pay for school expansions on Tuesday's ballot.

Pence approves Indiana school safety grants

Kevin Rader — Tue, 7 May 2013 17:42:00 EDT

Indiana Governor Mike Pence is backing plans for a state grant program to help school districts hire police officers and buy safety equipment.

Two Indiana high school seniors named presidential scholars

Tue, 7 May 2013 04:09:00 EDT

Two Indiana high school seniors have been named presidential scholars for this year.

General Motors CEO to speak at Notre Dame business school event

Mon, 6 May 2013 04:19:00 EDT

The top executive at General Motors Co. will be the featured speaker for the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business graduate commencement ceremony.

WGU offering $100k in scholarships for adults

Mon, 6 May 2013 04:14:00 EDT

Western Governors University Indiana is offering $100,000 to working adults looking to complete a college degree.

Purdue professor joins elite group of national scholars

Mon, 6 May 2013 04:12:00 EDT

A Purdue University chemistry professor has become the school's fourth member of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.

ISTEP troubles show test too big to fail

Sun, 5 May 2013 12:17:00 EDT

The failure of Indiana's online test-taking system last week is showing that standardized testing is too big to fail.

WTHR Teacher Survey provides details on Indiana testing and cheating

Bob Segall — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:24:00 EDT

Cheating on standardized tests like the ISTEP exam might be far more widespread than thought.

Carmel school leads the way in autism education

Bruce Kopp — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:46:00 EDT

April is Autism Awareness Month and a Carmel School is drawing attention for its breakthrough approach in autism education.

What's in the air

Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:02:00 EST

In schools across Indiana, 13 Investigates discovered the air does not meet state and federal guidelines, and it can have a big impact on children.

Apply for financial aid

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:12:00 EST

Wednesday is your last chance to apply for the maximum amount of college financial aid. Click here for the FAFSA forms and for help specifically for Hoosier students.

Backpack recommendations

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 08:07:00 EDT

Finding a sturdy backpack is tough, but Consumer Reports has some recommendations after testing a dozen.

Site helps students find cash for college

Wed, 6 May 2009 22:44:00 EDT

Scholarships are available for students of all ages.

Teens' online codes should be red flag to parents

Tue, 5 May 2009 23:38:00 EDT

Parents across the nation are looking over their kids' shoulders, trying to crack the code of text messaging.

Purdue police launch web site for parents

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:28:00 EDT

There is a new way for parents of Purdue students to stay informed about campus safety.

Financial aid links

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:16:00 EST

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education wants more Indiana families to file a critical college financial aid form before an upcoming deadline. See links to the sites.

Do you know where your kid is? Check Google's maps

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:21:00 EST

With an upgrade to its mobile maps, Google Inc. hopes to prove it can track people on the go as effectively as it searches for information on the Internet.

Fixing school air

Bob Segall — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:07:00 EDT

As students and teachers head back to school, state health officials have implemented tougher indoor air quality requirements for Indiana classrooms.

Rich Van Wyk

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:49:00 EDT

Rich Van Wyk covers education issues for Eyewitness News. Email Rich with your ideas for education stories.

As many as 7 hurt in 3-vehicle crash near Muncie

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital.

Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:58:00 EDT

A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.

UPDATE: One winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:33:00 EDT

Check your ticket to see if you matched any Powerball numbers: 10-13-14-22-52 Powerball 11

Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:00 EDT

British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.

Body pulled from southern Indiana quarry

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning.

Medical emergency eyed in Virginia parade crash

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:03:00 EDT

Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.

Aide: Obama learned about IRS from news accounts

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:11:00 EDT

A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."

Quiet tornado season a year after 14 die in Indiana

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over.

Indianapolis waitress gets $446 tip

Mary Milz — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:00 EDT

CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.

Pacers eliminate Knicks 106-99; Miami up next

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.