Education

By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, Ind.—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. For Burris Laboratory School senior Hannah Smith, helping other people and making a difference in the world are her priorities. While she’s participated in various school sports like cross country, soccer, swimming and track, Smith embraces activities that can help others. During high school, for instance, she’s been a mentor to middle school students. In 2020, she also participated in a group to encourage young…

EWA Science Bowl team achieves Top 10 finish By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, Ind.– The hours and hours of practice paid off for a group of East Washington Academy (EWA) students – they are Indiana’s 2022 M.A.T.H. Bowl champions! Thirteen EWA 4th and 5th graders beat out 114 other schools from around the state to claim the title. “I am really impressed by their passion for mathematics and am proud of their hard work,” EWA 5th grade teacher and M.A.T.H. Bowl Coach Beth Buehler said. “This is the first year we were able to compete in person since the start of…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind.– Ivy Tech Community College and Magna today announced a new employee education program that provides Magna employees with a free education at the Muncie-Henry County campus. “This program provides Magna employees with a path to reaching their goals of higher education, promotion potential and skill development,” Jennifer Gasiorek, Ivy Tech Vice Chancellor of Workforce Partnerships and Strategic Communication said, “Through partnerships with companies like Magna, we can help Muncie and Delaware County thrive.” Starting in August 2022, Ivy Tech will hold in-person classes designed specifically for Magna employees. This special cohort of Ivy Tech’s structured curriculum…

Starting salaries increase $6,000 to $48,000 By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, Ind. – Longtime Muncie Community Schools (MCS) teachers may not believe their eyes when they open their paychecks next fall. After going raise-less for several years prior to the 2018 MCS-Ball State partnership, the MCS Board of Trustees has approved the largest raises in district history, with additional compensation going to those who have been with the school system for more than five years. All MCS teachers will receive hefty pay increases beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Here is a breakdown of the approved raises:All MCS teachers will receive…

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By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, Ind.—Ask 17-year-old Zachariah Jones what he’s most thankful for in his young life and the list starts with God and his mother. That’s really all you need to know about him. But there’s more you’ll want to know. “In times of adversity, not listening to what society has to say is key,” says the Muncie Central senior. “Knowing who I am, and who God called me to be. I do not have to follow the crowd. I do not give negativity the time of day. I am not a statistic nor a stereotype. I am Zachariah.” Zachariah…

By Andy Klotz— Kindergarten/Pre-K Registration Fair to be held April 14 MUNCIE, Ind. – Enrollment for all new and returning students for the 2022-23 school year begins today, April 11th at Muncie Community Schools (MCS). Parents and guardians are invited to visit any MCS building to get assistance with registering their children. They can visit anytime during the school day throughout the rest of this school year with special additional hours of 4 to 6 p.m. this evening. In order to expedite the registration process, parents should bring with them: Current identification Proof of residency Student’s birth certificate Student’s immunization…

By Leslie DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind.— Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County adds a new track to their nursing programs. The newest track allows medical assistants with a current unencumbered CMA-AAMA certification a pathway to transition to a registered nurse. The nursing track at Ivy Tech Community College is a limited enrollment program. Prospective students are required to have successfully completed the pre-requisite classes of Anatomy and Physiology 101, English 111, and Psychology 101 as well as completed appropriate scoring on the TEAS exam to apply. Admission is based on the TEAS score and the scores they receive in the three…

By BSU Marketing and Communications—  MUNCIE, Indiana – One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s 24-hour online fundraising event, returns April 5 with some ambitious goals.  After three consecutive years of increased giving since the event’s inaugural celebration in 2019, One Ball State Day (OBSD) organizers this year hope to raise at least $1 million in gifts from Cardinals around the world to continue to support the financial needs of students, faculty and staff, and programs.  Ball State graduates, friends, and supporters can participate in the event by donating online at oneballstate.bsu.edu anytime from midnight-11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 5. Supporters…