Several databases are starting to emerge that track reported cases of Covid-19 within schools and school districts. Each of these offers a look into how widespread cases are becoming. I was hoping to see tracking that showed cases along with…
Schools
HSE School Board President Speaks on Virtual Start Decision
The following are the words that Hamilton Southeastern School Board President, Michelle Fullhart stated at the beginning of the July 22nd school board meeting. She presents information on the decision to switch to a virtual start for the HSE Schools.…
HSE Schools: Data Says Diversity Increasing
It is always interesting to look at data as it often validate assumptions or provide insight into things you might not expect. I took a look at data from the Indiana Department of Education site. The site provides numerous reports…
Teacher Evaluations Decoupled from Student Tests
A number of bills were approved in by the Indiana state government to go into effect on July 1st of this year. There is one bill that went through the General Assembly that hasn’t gotten as much attention as would…
HSE Schools: A Little Word Caused a Big Discussion
The Hamilton Southeastern Schools school board members discussed the student hand book in their May 27th meeting. While there were a number of topics discussed, there was one that dominated a majority of the discussion and caused the most consternation.…
Fall School Openings: The Blame Game
There are those that want the public schools opened and their sports back in action. The petitions have started and the complaining is getting louder. If you have a strong opinion, you’ll want to make sure you are directing it…
HSE Schools Continue Meal Assistance for Students in Need
The Hamilton Southeastern School district is continuing to distribute breakfast and lunch items weekly to students who would normally receive free and reduced school meals. As of April 14th, weekly food distribution is happening on Tuesdays and will continue through…
Indianapolis Creating eLearning Funds
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is working with community partners to launch an eLearning fund to support students in central Indiana. The Coronavirus has shown that better solutions need to be in place to address the challenges faced in Indiana. With…