Education

Elkhart families and schools were impacted by the tornado and storm damage that occurred earlier this week. Four Elkhart Community Schools buildings sustained structural and electrical damage, as well as damage to the sidewalks and surrounding...

As part of Elkhart Community Schools' ongoing collaboration with Beacon Health System, two new staff members have been hired to serve over 600 ECS student-athletes and 150 coaches. Emma Schmidt will serve as an athletic trainer and will work directly...

A student’s academic journey can have a ripple effect on the rest of their life, so choosing an education path that puts students first is the first step to success. The Career Academy Network of Public Schools (CANOPS) combines classroom learning...

Local elections. They’re of intense focus to a few but virtually no interest to many. Then there’s a big group in between with serious potential to care, at least in my optimistically oriented mind. Why, Why, Why? “Why is it that local election...

The Career Academy Network of Public Schools (CANoPS) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County (BGCSJC) are proud to announce recognition as this year's recipients of the Excellence in Community Collaboration Award, along with a $250,000...

Eighth grade students at Chesterton Middle School had their eyes opened to a glimpse of the world beyond school. Duneland School Corporation held its annual Reality Check event, sponsored by Comcast, inside the middle school gym on Friday, May 10....

Whether you’re new to a Surest health plan or you’re looking for a refresher on how to get the most from your benefits, there’s a lot to explore and learn about when it comes to the app, the search tool and more. The Surest plan from...

As inflation continues to impact the U.S., nearly every facet of American life has felt the effects. You see price hikes at the grocery store — and even at the pharmacy. If you’ve had to pick up a prescription lately, you may have noticed a jump...

Students throughout Northwest Indiana spent the day working together with other schools for the annual robotics tournament on Saturday, January 6.  Rachel Walker, the seventh-grade science teacher at Taft Middle School, also serves as their...

In Northwest Indiana high schools, there's a growing and intellectually enriching extracurricular activity that's capturing the attention of students: spelling bowl clubs. Traditionally, when you think of spelling bees, we conjure images of...