Education
A category for news and information regarding k-12 and post-secondary education.
- Nov- 2017 -30 November
Nonprofits Crush Muncie Community Schools
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Several months ago, the credit grading services of Standard &Poors (S&P) downgraded the school systems…
Read More » - 7 November
When School Funding Decisions Stop Being About the Students
Muncie, Indiana BLOG – It’s an expensive endeavor to educate the children of the United States. Schools require funding…
Read More » - Oct- 2017 -5 October
What Grade Did Your Muncie School Receive
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Because of changes to the state’s accountability formula, many schools saw substantial improvement last year…
Read More » - Jul- 2017 -16 July
Emergency Manager to MCS Has a Conflict
Steve Edwards Received Campaign Monies from Teachers Union By: Todd Smekens Muncie, Indiana BLOG – Muncie Community Schools’ emergency management…
Read More » - Apr- 2017 -25 April
MCS is “Fiscally Impaired”; BSU to Thieve Prime Real Estate
By: Todd Smekens State Declares MCS, “Fiscally Impaired” Muncie, IN BLOG – The latest saga with Muncie Community Schools (MCS)…
Read More » - 14 April
MCS Board Votes to Close Elementary Schools
By: Todd Smekens Muncie, Indiana NEWS – To summarize the week, the board meeting on April 11th was supposed to…
Read More » - 2 April
Muncie Teachers Association Wins Next Round
By: Todd Smekens Muncie, Indiana – The state’s “Fact-Finder” chose the Last Best Offer (LBO) submitted by the Muncie Teachers…
Read More » - Mar- 2017 -22 March
Muncie Community Schools: A Deeper Financial Analysis
By: Todd Smekens March 22, 2017 Muncie, Indiana – After my last article had focused on the poor financial condition…
Read More » - 15 March
Where Free Speech Ends, Ignorance Begins
Where Free Speech Ends, Ignorance Begins March 15, 2017 by Michael Winship This post first appeared on BillMoyers.com. At the…
Read More » - 7 March
City Council Takes On Teacher Issue – Complete Failure
Campaigning City Officials Lack Understanding By: Todd Smekens Date: March 7, 2017 Muncie, Indiana NEWS– Dan Ridenour, District 2 council…
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