Inside Indiana Business

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis-based nonprofit The Mind Trust is investing $500,000 to support Purdue Polytechnic High School’s new Indianapolis campus. The nonprofit says the Capacity Building Award will help PPHS launch its new Pike Township campus, located on the city’s northwest side. Read more.

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INDIANAPOLIS — On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts awarded grants to two local high schools to provide nationally certified and state-licensed athletic training care to their student-athletes.

Both Christel House Watanabe High School and Purdue Polytechnic High School will receive $25,000 from the Colts to fund training services from IU Health Sports Medicine during home games. Read more. 

K-12 Dive

Earlier this year, K-12 Dive asked readers to tell us about the assistant principals and district leaders going above and beyond to provide support, reinforce visions, and promote growth in their schools and central offices. After poring over the nominations, we’re excited to highlight the careers of 10 exceptional leaders.

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Competency-based education also expands what students learn, linking academic skills and content with their applications in the real-world. For example, at Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, students build competencies through real-world projects that go beyond the walls of the classroom — like building and racing electric vehicle go-karts. Read more.

Building off the success of its existing locations, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools, in partnership with Purdue University, announced plans to spread its innovative school model and STEM-focused education curriculum to a third Indianapolis location.