Education

Education, Non-Profit July 30, 2026

The Most Powerful Tool for Early Learning Isn’t a Program— It’s a Conversation

By Emma Dragoo, Assistant Director of Childcare Resources, BY5— MUNCIE, IN—When people think about preparing children for school, they often picture flashcards, alphabet songs, and early literacy activities. But one of the strongest predictors of a child’s future success is something much simpler: A conversation. Not a lecture. Not a worksheet. A conversation. The simple back-and-forth exchanges between children and caring adults (what researchers call “serve-and-return interactions”) help build language skills, strengthen brain development, support social-emotional growth, and lay the foundation for future learning. That is why this past year BY5 invested in bringing the LENA Grow program to childcare…

Education, Government July 28, 2026

Local Students Receive Education Scholarship From State

By Amanda Schreiber, Press Secretary, Indiana House Republicans— STATEHOUSE – Delaware County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). The scholarship program, established in 2016 through legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly, awards a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 total) to high-achieving high school and college students who agree to teach in an eligible Indiana school for five years. This year, more than 1,000 students applied, representing over 300 high schools…

Education July 28, 2026

Meridian Health Services Hosting Back-to-School Fit Fair On July 28

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN— Meridian Health Services, with support from presenting sponsor Ivy Tech, is hosting the Back-to-School Fit Fair on Tuesday, July 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Southside Middle School located at 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie, IN 47302. This event is being held in conjunction with Muncie Community Schools’ registration day. The community and people of all ages are invited to the Back-to-School Fit Fair featuring: FREE Health Fair & Fitness Zone including: Health screenings provided by Meridian Health Services Screenings include ADHD, blood pressure, dental, ear checks, flexibility, and mental health Food and…

Education July 21, 2026

Ball State University Celebrates 1,200 Summer Graduates at Commencement

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University on Saturday celebrated its Summer 2026 graduates during the University’s 205th Commencement ceremony, held at Worthen Arena in Muncie. The University conferred approximately 1,200 degrees to graduates from its doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate programs. In keeping with Ball State tradition, the Summer Commencement address is delivered by the recipient of the University’s Outstanding Faculty Award. This year’s speaker was Dr. Katherine Denker, professor and director of graduate studies in Ball State’s Department of Communication Studies, who received the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award. Dr. Denker, who has served Ball State since…

Education July 15, 2026

Ball State Teachers College Earns National Recognition for Innovation in Teacher Preparation Technology

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Ball State University’s Teachers College has earned the 2026 Distinguished Educator Preparation Program Award from ISTE+ASCD, a national education organization formed by the International Society for Technology in Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. The award recognizes educator preparation programs that are leading the transformation of teacher preparation by providing preservice teachers with opportunities to build their skills through technologically innovative practices while embracing collaboration, continuous professional learning, and equitable learning opportunities. Ball State Teachers College was recognized for its coordinated, college-wide approach to preparing future educators to use technology in purposeful, ethical,…

Education, Non-Profit July 14, 2026

A Century of Supporting Teaching and Learning: Ball State University and Burris Laboratory School

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — Ball Brothers Foundation’s support for education in Muncie is deeply connected to the origins of Ball State University and the Ball family’s long-standing belief in the importance of teacher preparation and public education. In 1917, after community efforts to sustain a struggling private college failed, the Ball brothers purchased the land and buildings of the institution and donated them to the State of Indiana. That gift became the Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division which opened in 1918 to help address Indiana’s growing need for well-prepared teachers. In recognition of…

Education July 9, 2026

Ball State Students and Faculty Earn Regional Emmy® Awards, National Recognition for Media Work

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University students and faculty continue to earn regional and national recognition for excellence in media production, storytelling, and sports broadcasting. The University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) was honored Saturday night at the 2026 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy® Awards in Cleveland, where Ball State students and faculty received two Regional Emmy® Awards and additional nominations for professional media work. Nate Locker, a Ball State Sports Link student, earned a Regional Emmy® Award in the Sports Story — Short Form or Long Form Content category for “Every Step…

Education July 7, 2026

Ivy Tech Muncie Looks to the Future With New Statewide Strategic Plan

Local campus will share community-focused goals this fall By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—Ivy Tech Community College has launched its new statewide Strategic Plan, “The Future of College,” a roadmap that will guide the College through 2030 while reaffirming its role as Indiana’s community college and workforce engine. The plan outlines a bold vision to redefine what a community college can achieve by strengthening academic quality, expanding career and transfer pathways, improving the student experience, and preparing students and communities for the future. While the strategic plan establishes a statewide mission, vision and core values, each of Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses will…

Education June 26, 2026

Ball State Teacher Preparation Programs Earn Top Ratings in Science of Reading Reviews

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana — Ball State University’s elementary education, early childhood education, and special education teacher preparation programs have earned top marks in two reviews focused on how well future educators are prepared to teach reading through evidence-based, scientifically grounded instruction. Following an intensive review by Teacher Prep Inspection-US, or TPI-US, Ball State’s traditional undergraduate and Transition-to-Teaching pathways in elementary education, early childhood education, and special education received the highest overall rating of “Strong” in each of the three areas evaluated: Quality of Literacy Instruction; Quality of Field-Based Experience; and Quality of Performance Management and Continuous Improvement. The review…

Education, Non-Profit June 24, 2026

How Muncie Community Schools Became a Model for Public School Transformation

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN — Over the past decade, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has undergone one of the most significant periods of transformation in the district’s history. What began with difficult, but necessary decisions around consolidation and financial stabilization have evolved into an unprecedented collaboration that is positioning the district as a national model. In 2013, district leaders made the difficult decision to consolidate the city’s two high schools, a major transition intended to help address financial and enrollment challenges that had developed over many years. The years that followed brought additional change, including governance…

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