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This essay was originally published as part of the Center on Reinventing Public Education’s 2023 “State of the American Student” report. As part of the effort, CRPE asked 14 experts from various sectors to offer up examples of innovations, solutions or possible paths forward as education leaders navigate the current crisis. (See all the perspectives) […]

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State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate for Indianapolis mayor, said she would slash licensing fees for new businesses and award more city contracts to small, locally owned businesses if she's elected.

Many program participants are looking for summer jobs, but others are seeking full-time employment.

As the homicide rate of teens in Indianapolis is increasing, we must equip young people with the tools needed to have a positive future and long life.

These shootings are devastating for those knee-deep in the work every day, trying to help the community.   “It’s just tough because there is collective grieving that continues to take place and there is not a lot of opportunity for healing because we keep having these tragedies,” said Cheria Caldwell, community engagement director for C.A.F.E.  Services and programs are offered at the Far Eastside Neighborhood Center to help support and build the neighborhood. They are located at 38th a...

Will we have a Formula One Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal this year? Will we have a Honda Indy in Toronto this year? Both races were cancelled last year because of COVID but a year later, with vaccines going into arms, there is hope these races, can be held. So here is the situation as of this morning. The Grand Prix of Canada, scheduled for June 11-13 is on. The F1 team in Montreal is working as if there will be a race. However, they will know for sure sometime in the middle of April when th...