The public is invited to attend a hearing regarding the proposed opening of Purdue Polytechnic High School Northwest. The hearing will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Martindale-Brightwood Public Library at 10 A.M. Public comments are welcome. Read more here.
Case Study: College-School Partnerships
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
Students from low-income families, first-generation college families, and underrepresented minority groups are finding academic success from high schools that are partnering with colleges.
Project-management for the Brain: Teaching Executive Functioning Skills for Students
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Rethinking High School: Upending Traditional Subject Structure in Indiana
the74.org
Indianapolis, IN — Raina’s ninth grade schedule at Purdue Polytechnic High School looked nothing like that of a typical high school student. Unlike most teens, she never attended single-subject, 50-minute periods like math, English and social studies. No bells rang when class was over. Instead, interdisciplinary projects and personalized learning are key at this XQ school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read more.
Indianapolis teachers won national game show, patent-pending with toy manufacturer
Indianapublicmedia.org
On the season finale of PBS’ Make48,The Mallorys worked on a new prototype of their national competition-winning game that brought home $10,000 and the Kid’s Choice Award.
Don’t Wet Your Pants was created last spring after the team of Purdue Polytechnic High School teachers advanced from Indianapolis’ regional competition to nationals. Read more.