Morning Bell: Takeover Company Sues Gary Schools Over Records

July 26, 2012 | 9:04 AM

By Kyle Stokes

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

Roosevelt College & Career Academy in Gary.

“Transportation is connected to the records, and we can’t develop transportation until we have all of the student records. Maintenance is an ongoing problem. We are getting very little response on some issues which are urgent, like the bricks falling off the building around the gym, and the elevator — which still doesn’t work.”
—Todd McIntire, EdisonLearning

EdisonLearning sues Gary school district for records related to takeover – ”The lawsuit, filed Monday, requires the district to release student records and provide Edison with services as required by law, including transportation and maintenance of the school.” Times of Northwest Indiana

Obama Sets Up Program to Help African-Americans Succeed in College and Careers — The Ticker — The Chronicle of Higher Education – ”An administration official told [NBC] the initiative would be housed in the Education Department and would work with the executive office and other cabinet agencies to identify practices that will improve African-Americans’ achievement in schools and colleges.” “ The Chronicle of Higher Education

Pharmacy school seen as perfect Rx for many | The Journal Gazette – “By opening the pharmacy school, the third in the state, [Gov. Daniels] said Indiana will be even more of a magnet for the [pharmaceutical] industry.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

For Some Teachers, $4,000 Now Beats $8,000 Later – “I’m intrigued by a new approach to teacher merit pay, one that explores whether the fear of having to give back bonus money you already have in your pockets is a better motivator than the promise of good things to come. “ The Educated Reporter

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