Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Inspired by documentarian Ken Burn’s recent work, “The American Revolution,” Stan Sollars, recently reminded his audience that they are not subjects, but citizens with freedoms, a concept that didn’t exist before the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Brittain. Before the revolution and the U.S. Constitution, everyone was known as subjects of the ruling class. Sollars, who is Indiana Public Radio’s morning host during NPR’s “Morning Edition,” was the speaker on Dec. 6 for nearly 40 people in attendance at the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County’s annual holiday gathering, co-hosted by the American…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—A representative of the Indiana Coalition for Public Education will be the guest speaker for a meeting jointly sponsored by the Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County and Experienced Educators of East Central Indiana. The meeting is open to the public, and there is no admission fee. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and wrap up no later than noon on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Motivate Our Minds Learning Center, 2023 E. Highland Ave., Muncie. The topic of the discussion is “The State of…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University today, in conjunction with Ball State Day at the Statehouse, officially launched its new STEM Education Center, creating a dedicated hub for advancing STEM teaching and learning across Indiana. The STEM Education Center’s mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM instruction, grow the pipeline of future STEM teachers, and position Ball State as a state and national leader in STEM education. The center will serve as a central point for youth programs, school and community partnerships, and faculty-led research, creating pathways that connect students—from elementary through college—with meaningful STEM…