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Charter school nonrenewal decisions affirmed final

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

Ball State University’s decisions not to renew five charter schools are affirmed by the recommendation of the hearing panel and President Jo Ann M. Gora.

Leader in education research to speak at Pruis

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:30:00 -0400

The 2013 Emens Distinguished Professor Lecture Series welcomes Robert Marzano, co-founder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL), to speak at 7 p.m. April 2 in Pruis Hall at Ball State University. Marzano's research addresses current issues in teacher evaluation and best practices that lead to student achievement in the classroom.

Ball State takes action on 20 charter schools

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University will not renew seven charter schools, will extend contracts by three years with performance conditions for seven and renew full five-year contracts for four. Two schools withdrew requests for renewal.

Indiana Academy ranked as one of top high schools in the nation

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities has been named one of the best high schools in the United States in Newsweek’s 2012 high school rankings.

Ball State announces Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows for 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University has introduced its newest class of Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows for the 2012-13 academic year.

Holmes Scholarship established for business and elementary education students

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Robert and Emma Holmes have donated more than $300,000 through their estate to establish the Robert Thomas Holmes and Emma Bauman Holmes Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University.

Alumna establishes three Ball State scholarships

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna Georgia M. Burns has donated more than $76,000 through her estate to establish three scholarships that will assist Ball State students.

Alumna donates to establish new Teachers College scholarship

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna Grace Jackson donated more than $215,000 through her estate to establish the Grace Jackson Teachers College Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University.

Ball State University and Indiana University team up to boost educational opportunities for adult learners

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Students who have earned a master of science degree in adult education from Indiana University can now transfer up to 30 credit hours toward a doctor of education degree in adult, higher and community education from Ball State.

Renowned educators to discuss How to Be an Effective and Successful Teacher

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Harry and Rosemary Wong, two of the most sought-after speakers in education, will hold a free informational seminar, “How to Be an Effective and Successful Teacher,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Emens Auditorium.

Scholarship opportunity for nontraditional freshmen created by Margaret L Hosey

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A scholarship fund has been created by Margaret L. Hosey, professor emerita of psychology and educational psychology.

Nonresidential program at Indiana Academy offers college credit for high school students

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Indiana Academy Nonresidential Early College Program (NECP) will allow high school juniors and seniors to earn a high school Academic Honors Diploma and accumulate college credit hours.

Ball State wellrepresented in this years 500 Festival Princess Program

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Seven Ball State students are participating in the 2011 500 Festival Princess Program as part of the festivities leading up to "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." As princesses, the students act as goodwill ambassadors for communities statewide, volunteering for schools and other nonprofit organizations.

Funds donated to Ball State Fund by alumna

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna donates estate funds to the Ball State Fund.

Teachers College hosts Indiana School Transformation Conference Nov 11

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Indiana School Transformation Conference Nov. 11 at Ball State will feature Douglas Reeves, a Harvard University professor and founder of The Leadership and Learning Center, as its keynote presenter.

Funds donated to early childhood education scholarship named after alumna

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Alumnus donates estate funds to early childhood education scholarship in his wife’s name.

Elementary education professor earns Rawlings Award for distance education

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Susan Tancock, professor of elementary education, is the 2010 Rawlings Award recipient for her work in distance education.

Film uncovering the effects of deindustrialization to premiere Sept 14

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State students unveil “Changing Gears: End of an Era,” a feature-length documentary about BorgWarner closing its doors and the effects of deindustrialization in America.

Teachers College brings international education expert Andreas Schleicher to campus

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

International education expert Andreas Schleicher will speak about the status of the American education system in a global context during a Sept. 9 appearance at Ball State University.

Elementary education scholarship established by alumna

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Elementary education scholarship created in memory of Ball State alumna Mary Elizabeth Steiner Babcock.

Ball State nets $1 million for educational support to Iraqi university

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will use the U.S. Department of State grant to help Tikrit University in Iraq transform its curriculum and its faculty members' teaching style.

National study finds disparity in public funding of charter traditional schools

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Research report from Ball State University reveals continuing gaps in relative public funding of charter and traditional district schools, with largest discrepancies in major metropolitan districts.

Woodrow Wilson Fellows to train to be top teachers of science and math

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Twenty Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows will start their master’s studies at Ball State this summer. After the year-long program, the fellows will teach science and math in high-need urban and rural classrooms.

Family literacy and enrichment programs net 750000 grant

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A four-year, $750,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Education will provide family literacy and out-of-school enhancement programs to a local elementary school.

Education scholarship established in memory of alumnus and his wife

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

An education scholarship has been created in memory of Ozora T. and Maxine White, parents of a Ball State alumnus. Combined, the couple served the Anderson school system for a total of 70 years.

More and better teachers is promise of new agreement between Ball State and Ivy Tech

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State joins with Ivy Tech Community College in an agreement opening new opportunities for Ivy Tech students to complete four-year degrees in elementary education. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development lists elementary school teachers among its top 50 "hot jobs," estimating a 12 percent increase in teacher positions statewide through 2016.

Ball State approves the opening of a charter school in southern Indiana

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Rock Creek Community Academy will open in Sellersburg this fall, following the university's approval to open its doors in fall 2010.

Classes at Burris Laboratory School canceled until Oct 26

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Classes at Burris Laboratory School are canceled until Oct. 26

Education students learn to incorporate emerging technology in future classrooms

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

An education technology professor is teaching students how to use emerging technology as a learning tool for themselves and their future students.

Alumna establishes 73000 endowment for education majors

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Grace Jackson Fund has been established with a gift of more than $73,000 from a Ball State University alumna. This support will benefit education majors at Ball State, with preference for business education majors.

Ball State approves the opening of Discovery Charter School in 2010

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Discovery Charter School in Chesterton, Ind., gets approval from Ball State to open in fall 2010.

Broad education perspective makes Jacobson new Teachers College dean

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Former elementary school teacher and principal John E. Jacobson, a reading specialist and expert on high-quality accountability practices, has been named the new dean of Teachers College at Ball State University succeeding Roy Weaver. He leaves the position of dean of the College of Education at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas.

Indiana Academy offers summer camp programs for advanced students

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Indiana Academy will offer hands-on summer camps for grades 3-12. Some programs will offer high school and college credit.

Electronic Field Trip offers schoolchildren a front line education into the Frontier Army

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State's use of emerging media will connect more than 18,000 students to an Electronic Field Trip, where they will interactively learn about the contributions made by Buffalo Soldiers, the first African-American men to serve in the Army during peacetime.

Another charter school to open in fall 2009

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The International School of Columbus, Indiana, will open its doors in fall 2009 following approval of its charter by Ball State.

Alumni give 50000 for elementary education scholarships

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A $50,000 gift from alumni Richard "Dick" and Cinda Hibschman will fund a scholarship assisting incoming and transfer students majoring in elementary education.

Ball States Electronic Field Trip celebrates 100 years of Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Schoolchildren from around the country will be able to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" through Ball State's Electronic Field Trip (EFT) program.

Scholarships to help education music science students

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Donation from the estate of Cleon and Mary Ginn will fund four scholarships at Ball State University.

Early childhood education scholarship established in memory of professor

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Early childhood education scholarship created in memory of Ball State alumna June Irving. She also taught at Ball State for more than 20 years.

Burris exchange program celebrates 10th anniversary

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Burris Laboratory School recently marked the 10th anniversary of its student exchange program with an elementary school from Japan.

Five Ball State students receive prestigious national scholarships

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Five Ball State students have earned national scholarships to pursue educational opportunities related to their fields of study.

Five new public charter schools approved to open in 2009

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State has approved five new charter schools in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Muncie, South Bend and Bloomington. All will open in fall 2009.

Helen Sornson Elementary Education Scholarship Fund receives contributions from a family estate

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Family members of Helen Sornson have contributed more than $75,000 to a scholarship in her name.

Indiana Academy offers handson summer camp programs

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is offering summer camp programs for advanced students in grades 3-12.

Electronic Field Trips program celebrates Earth Day with a virtual visit to the Everglades

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Schoolchildren from around the country will have the opportunity to explore Everglades National Park while learning about invasive species, habitat restoration and conservation.

Ball States graduate program in education ranked among nations best by US News

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State's graduate programs in education have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings.

Kids around the world will be flying high during Ball States Electronic Field Trip

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

More than 60,000 schoolchildren will be "flying high" on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., while participating in a virtual visit to the annual Smithsonian Kite Festival as Ball State presents its next Electronic Field Trip.

Digital imagination symposium on teaching kids to read in the digital age set for April 2

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Leading experts will discuss overcoming dyslexia, learning to read and succeeding in the digital age during Professor Garfield's Digital Imagination Symposium April 2 in Indianapolis.

University College accepts nominations for Lawhead Teaching Award

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

University College is accepting nominations for the Lawhead Teaching Award in General Education, which recognizes contributions to University Core Curriculum.

Kids around the world get a whale of a lesson during Ball States next Electronic Field Trip

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

More than 50,000 schoolchildren will get the chance to follow gray whales during their annual migration from the cold Alaskan waters down to the warm waters near Mexico. Students will take this virtual trip from the comfort of their own classroom through Ball State's Electronic Field Trip (EFT) program.