Education

South Bend’s Rise Up Academy Celebrates Historic Graduation Rate and City Council Recognition

South Bend’s Rise Up Academy Celebrates Historic Graduation Rate and City Council Recognition Rise Up Academy, part of the South Bend Community School Corporation, is celebrating a milestone with a record-breaking graduation rate of over 91 percent for the 2023-24 school year — the highest in school history.  This success, which...

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South Bend Community School Corporation Receives 2024 Award for Urban School Excellence

South Bend Community School Corporation Receives 2024 Award for Urban School Excellence The South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) has been awarded the 2024 Award for Urban School Excellence by the National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE). The announcement was made during the 2024 CUBE...

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The Portage School of Leaders Awarded $2 Million Quality Counts Grant

The Portage School of Leaders Awarded $2 Million Quality Counts Grant The Career Academy Network of Public Schools (CANOPS) is thrilled to announce that its newest high school, The Portage School of Leaders (TPSOL), has been awarded a $2 million Quality Counts grant from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). ...

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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation

National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore promotes conservation awareness during Sinai Forum presentation On Sunday, November 3, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted the third installment of the Sinai Forum’s 71st season on the PNW Westville campus. The evening’s speaker was National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore....

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Families explore opportunities at South Bend Schools’ annual showcase

Families explore opportunities at South Bend Schools’ annual showcase The Brown Administration Building gymnasium in South Bend was filled with the energy of families, students, and community members gathered for the South Bend Community School Corporation’s (SBCSC) annual Showcase of Schools on Wednesday, October...

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National UEDA conference highlights role of higher education in economic development

National UEDA conference highlights role of higher education in economic development Indiana University’s efforts to foster regional collaboration were front and center during the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) 2024 Summit, which was hosted by IU South Bend. The annual event brings together national experts in...

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Three Career Academy Network bands assemble for Fall Concert in South Bend

Three Career Academy Network bands assemble for Fall Concert in South Bend At 5 p.m. on October 8, 2024, the walls of the Career Academy Gym rang with the music of 75 students performing in concert during the Career Academy Network’s Fall Concert. Located at 3801 Crescent Circle in South Bend, the Career Academy South...

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South Bend Adult Education Recognized as Program of Excellence for Second Consecutive Year

South Bend Adult Education Recognized as Program of Excellence for Second Consecutive Year South Bend Adult Education has once again been honored with the Program of Excellence designation by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for its outstanding achievements in adult education. The Indiana Department of Workforce...

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