One local educator contends his charter school is working with community colleges to achieve the goal of making two years of tuition-free community college the norm for high school students, in line with President Obama’s proposal. Kevin Teasley, who is

It is disappointing to see all the political posturing over pre-kindergarten funding in Indiana. It is as if we have taken our eye off the goal — high-quality preschool instruction for all — and focused more on funding instead. e-kindergarten

Da’Ione Fields of Gary balances academics, work and volunteering as he hones his skills with an eye toward a career in forensic science. Fields, 17, a 21st Century Charter School junior, is making the most of his high school years

21st Century Charter School at Gary was proud to host a Stericycle school supply donation event on Friday, August 29th. The school’s students excitedly received Stericycle-donated brand-new backpacks, art supplies, writing supplies and many other items, handed out by the

The number of children in Northwest Indiana from low-income families and eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has climbed in the region and across the state, as school districts face tighter budgets and reduced state funding. That problem is compounded