Education

2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards celebrate the impact and generosity of Ivy Tech graduates, donors and volunteers By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College and the Ivy Tech Foundation recognized Ivy Tech alumni, donors, and volunteers from across the state this weekend at the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards in Indianapolis. The awards celebrate the contributions of accomplished graduates and generous donors and volunteers to their communities and to Ivy Tech. Each of Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses nominated a graduate and a donor for the Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards, which the Ivy Tech Foundation…

Three winners will be honored for enthusiasm and dedication to STEM education By AIAA  & Challenger Center staff— WASHINGTON and RESTON, Va. — Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced they are accepting nominations for the 2025 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. The annual award celebrates K-12 teachers going above and beyond to inspire the next generation of explorers and innovators. Nominations can be submitted online through December 1, 2024. Three winners will be selected from the nominations. Each winner and their respective school or organization will be awarded $5,000. They will receive free access…

By Hunter Reed— DELAWARE COUNTY—On Wednesday September 25, 2024 Delta High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host their annual “See You at the Pole” event to celebrate the National Day of Student Prayer. According to an East Central Indiana Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s press release, the event started back in 1990 with just 10 students gathering to pray and has since become a movement. Although “See You at the Pole” has been happening for 30 years, last year was my first time attending and let me tell you, this event is so powerful. Just seeing all of these students…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Dr. Dom Caristi, professor emeritus of media at Ball State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award in Media and Journalism to teach in Slovenia during the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Caristi will share his expertise with students during the Spring semester in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, one of Slovenia’s oldest and largest higher education institutions. “Part of the idea of an exchange is that, yes, I’m going to teach—but I’m also going to come back with an expanded view of the world and share…

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—With volleyball, work, various clubs and schoolwork, Wes-Del High School senior Amelia Hudson-Roberts stays busy. Hudson-Roberts has been on her school’s volleyball team since her freshman year and is a captain of the team this year. She’s also played club volleyball at Munciana for the past three. But, volleyball isn’t all Hudson-Roberts enjoys. She is also a member of the Spanish Club, Family Career…

School recognized at IDOE gala in Indianapolis By Andy Klotz— INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recognized Grissom Elementary School with a substantial award at the Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala in Indianapolis Friday night. The school received a $105,000 Excellence in Early Literacy grant for being one of three schools in the state that has established strategies and partnerships supporting all students in the mastery of foundational reading skills. Grissom Principal Brittney Charles, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Director of Public Education and CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds, MCS Assistant Superintendent Eric Grim and MCS Director of Elementary Education…

Support staff, Rising Stars, school partners also honored By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN—Vanessa Goldey and Sarah Hoffman have been selected as Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for the 2023-24 school year. MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds presented each with her award during a staff event today at Muncie Central High School. Goldey is a first-grade teacher at Grissom Elementary School who stands out for her professionalism and constant desire to grow in her teaching. “Mrs. Goldey is able to motivate and monitor her students that exceeds what is…

By Andy Klotz— INDIANAPOLIS—The Spirit of Muncie Band and Guard, led by John Clark, Daniel Sager and Rhonda Reynolds, captured 1st place at the Indiana State Fair Band Day Contest late Friday night. Their “Uninvited” show featured music from Alanis Morissette, Sam Smith and original music from Southside alum Sean Sumwalt. Here are the final scores of the top five schools: Muncie -93.050 Anderson – 91.488 Kokomo – 91.225 Richmond – 89.838 Jay County – 86.788 This is Muncie Central’s fourth State Fair championship (1953, 2014, 2021, 2024) and Muncie schools’ 10th overall – Southside won in 2000, 2002, 2003,…