Education

 By Andy Klotz— District’s summer programs now open for registration Muncie, Ind. – The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees has approved $1,000 stipends for all MCS employees actively working (not on full-time leave) during the current school year. The stipends are to reward employees for the additional work and effort required to keep schools open and students safe over the past year. The one-time payments will be distributed on the first pay period following the end of the 2020-21 school year. They are funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II (ESSER II), a second stimulus…

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – U.S. News & World Report recognized Burris Laboratory School as the ninth-best high school in the state of Indiana in its annual Best High Schools Ranking, which was released Tuesday morning. Burris was founded in 1929 by Teachers College; it is now operated and managed by Ball State as a laboratory school for the University. “This is an honor for our faculty and staff and our students at Burris,” said Dr. Anand Marri, Ball State University Teachers College Dean. “This ranking highlights the level of education we are providing to Burris…

By Lesley DeVoss— Muncie, IN – In 2017, Hayley Keihn graduated from Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County with her associate degree in Medical Assisting. Keihn’s life had never been easy, but her decision to pursue her degree in medical assisting was. She took a chance to make a change in her life and this allowed her to live more comfortably and become more secure, financially. “I spent six years in getting my associates degree because I was allowed to go at my speed. I also worked full time and could not commit to school full time. The team of…

 By Andy Klotz— Dual Language teacher to work with IU faculty, students Muncie, Ind. – West View Elementary School’s Kelsey Pavelka has been named an Indiana University Armstrong Teacher Educator Award winner, one of only 14 recipients throughout the state. The 2nd grade Dual Language Mentor Teacher will work with IU faculty and undergraduates over the next year to help aspiring educators hone their skills and prepare them for a classroom of their own. “I am so thankful for this recognition and the opportunity to work with undergraduate students at Indiana University,” Pavelka said. “I could not have done this…

By Andy Klotz— Agreement now extends to 2024 Muncie, Ind. – The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees last night approved the renewal of the district’s lease with Ball State University (BSU) for Northside Middle School. The new deal extends the agreement through June 30, 2024, and reinforces the two institutions’ commitment of “placing learners first.” “Ball State does so much to support our students and staff and we couldn’t be more appreciative,” MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski said. “This arrangement at Northside has been working well. It’s a great school with tremendous leadership and…

By Chay Reigle— Muncie, IN—The Ball State University community and members of the public are cordially invited to attend the 26th annual Ball State Student Symposium. Due to COVID-19 considerations, the 2021 Student Symposium is being conducted virtually, with a digital multimedia exhibit featuring students’ creative and scholarly projects launching Tuesday, April 13. Viewers may browse the exhibits at their leisure through Wednesday, April 28 on the 2021 Student Symposium website. For more than 25 years, the Student Symposium at Ball State University has provided students with the opportunity to present their creative and scholarly projects from all academic disciplines while competing…

By Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – Parents and caregivers of young children can enroll their students in Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs this week during a series of in-person registration events. Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Families will need to provide proof of residence as well as the child’s birth certificate and immunization records to be enrolled. “We are excited to be able to welcome families into each of the schools so they can meet our fabulous staff and see where the children will spend their days,” MCS Director of Public…