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Indiana NAACP Releases Plan To Address Racial Inequities In Education

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Indiana NAACP Releases Plan To Address Racial Inequities In Education

  • By Taylor Wooten, TheStatehouseFile.com
  • Apr 26, 2022 Updated Apr 22, 2022
  • INDIANAPOLIS—Black Hoosier students perform worse on standardized testing than their white peers. The Indiana State Conference of the NAACP is calling upon lawmakers, the governor’s office, the department of education, and the community to work towards equity for these students.

The Indiana NAACP released the Indiana Black Academic Excellence PlanThursday morning during a Facebook Live event, with support from NAACP leaders, legislators and education experts.

Gwen Kelley of the Greater Indianapolis NAACP served as lead editor of the plan. Kelley displayed data from school testing to show the disparities between Black and white students.

In 2019, only 8% of Black 10th graders passed the state’s math standardized testing. Nearly half of all students in the state passed the same test.

“This data speaks volumes,” Kelley said. “This is a problem, and if it is not addressed, it will not be fixed.”

One benchmark of the plan is to realize double-digit increases in test results. The comprehensive, multi-step document includes concepts like mandating full-day kindergarten and offering full-day pre-K, supporting social and emotional learning, and providing equitable funding and adequate support personnel in schools.

Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson spoke in support of the plan, saying that a lot of the ideas are ones IPS has implemented or intends to.

“We should not accept as normal data that overwhelmingly shows that we must act with boldness and urgency,” Johnson said.

A major goal outlined in the plan is to address the divide caused by access to technology and the internet for schoolwork. One speaker said they know of students who sit in the McDonald’s lobby in order to get homework done.

Working with Holcomb and the Department of Education

The plan requires the governor to establish closing the academic and opportunity gap as a strategic target, along with the department of education.

Some items on the list are directed towards the Indiana Department of Education, like making the department’s data more transparent and accessible for community members. The plan suggests the department provide culturally responsive professional development to staff and hire a legislated education equity officer.

In 2020, Holcomb announced the state would have its first chief equity, diversity and opportunity officer and later chose Karrah Herring for the role. Kelley said Herring is doing wonderfully in the role, but the state needs someone specifically focusing on diversity and inclusion in education.

Parts of the plan seek to refocus on implementing Indiana’s plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act. The next is to establish regular meetings between the Indiana Department of Education, the governor’s office, and Secretary of Education Katie Jenner.

Addressing issues in the legislature

Some speakers during the webinar said the legislature did not adequately address issues in education in the 2022 legislative session. Instead, the focus was on bills like House Bill 1134, which ultimately died.

“We need to take this plan very seriously,” Mark Russell, director of education and family services for the Indianapolis Urban League said. “We need to stop being sidetracked by issues that are not relevant and are just political games that are being played upon students who are the most vulnerable.”

Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, including chair Rep. Robin Shackleford, D-Indianapolis, attended the Facebook Live Event. Shackleford said this issue will be a legislative priority for the caucus in the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly.

“The 15 strategies here are a start, and the IBLC is here to help,” Shackleford said.

FOOTNOTE: Taylor Wooten is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

WARRICK HUMANE SOCIETY PRESENTS A “LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC”

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WARRICK HUMANE SOCIETY PRESENTS A “LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC”

Newburgh, IN – April 26, 2022

Warrick Humane Society is excited to announce that we received a grant from Walmart Giving to host a Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic open to the public on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Registration starts at 10 AM.  This clinic is first-come, first-serve, and is for domesticated cats and dogs only.

PRICING FOR SERVICE:

Rabies – $15
DA2PP – $15
Bordetella – $15
Heartworm Test – $20
FVRCP – $15
FeLV/FIV test – $25
Microchip – $20
Flea Treatment – $10-$20
De-wormer – $5-$15

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kim Henning
Warrick Humane Society Assistant Director
812-858-1132
WHSassistantdirector@gmail.com

About Warrick Humane Society

Warrick Humane Society, a no-kill shelter located in Newburgh, Indiana, was founded in 1983 by a handful of dedicated volunteers who rescued lost, injured and neglected animals. Since WHS opened its building in 1997 and began actively working with Animal Control agencies and other rescue organizations, WHS has saved thousands of animals and placed them in loving homes. Warrick Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue dedicated to improving companion animals’ lives.  WHS does not receive any funding from taxes or any national organizations. WHS is funded entirely by individual and corporate donations, bequests, grants and fundraising events.  Because all animals adopted by WHS are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and microchipped as well as receiving any other special care they may need, finding enough funding is always a challenge.

USI Shows Promise Against Future Conference Foe USI Falls To Eastern Illinois, 4-3

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CHARLESTON, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (7-11, 0-6 GLVC) challenged future Ohio Valley Conference rival, Eastern Illinois University (4-18), but fell short in a 4-3 loss Monday evening at Darling Courts. The Screaming Eagles have now completed the 2021-22 season and will be apart of the OVC next season in the transition to division one athletics.
 
DOUBLES: Freshman Abby Myers (Evansville, Indiana)/senior Kylie Skepnek (Algonquin, Illinois) combination secured the only win for the Eagles in doubles competition (6-4) as the Panthers take the first point of the match.

SINGLES: USI could not get a win out of the one through three singles’ slots but found success in spots four, five, and six. Freshman Madison Windham (Clarksville, Tennessee) tallied the first singles win (6-0, 6-4) before Myers nabbed the Eagles second point of the match (6-2, 6-4). USI and EIU were tied after junior Chloe McIsaac (Fairview Heights, Illinois) recorded the 6-4, 6-0 victory. The Panthers won the final singles competition in a tiebreaker round to steal the final regular season win.
 
COMING UP FOR THE EAGLES:
USI did not make the Great Lakes Valley Conference championship tournament and have concluded its 2021-22 season. Matches for 2022-23 are TBD.

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Impaired Driver Arrested after Driving 105 mph on I-69

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Gibson County – Monday afternoon, April 25, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Sergeant Bill Gadberry was patrolling I-69 near the 35 mile-marker when he stopped the driver of a 2017 Toyota Corolla for driving 105 mph. The driver was identified as Matthew Hill, 34, of Jasper.  Hill displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Hill had a blood alcohol content of .19%. Hill was arrested and is currently being held on bond in the Gibson County Jail.

Arrested and Charge:

  • Matthew Hill, 34, of Jasper, IN
  1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a BAC of .15% or more, Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Sergeant Bill Gadberry, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Brayden Angermeier, Indiana State Police

Arrest of former Evansville Parks & Recreation Director 

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SUMMARY 

This morning, April 25th, an arrest warrant for former Evansville Parks and Recreation Director Brian Holtz was obtained by Evansville Police Financial Crimes Detectives. Holtz was made aware of the warrant, turned himself in, and is being booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. 

A joint press conference with the Evansville Police Department and the Mayor’s Office will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Evansville Police Department headquarters to discuss this lengthy investigation. Holtz had been charged with the following crimes: 

CT I Fraud on Financial Institution [L5] IC CODE: 35-43-5-8 

CT II Official Misconduct [L6] IC CODE: 35-44.1-1-1 

CT III Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT IV Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT V Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT VI Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT VII Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT VIII Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT IX Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT X Counterfeiting [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(a) 

CT XI Forgery [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(d) 

CT XII Forgery [L6] IC CODE: 35-43-5-2(d) 

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Eagles worn-out by Flyer’ sweep

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana lost a doubleheader to Lewis University Sunday afternoon at the USI Baseball Field. USI lost the opening game, 15-3, and the nightcap, 8-5, as Lewis completed a four-game sweep.
 
The Screaming Eagles go to 15-25 overall and 4-12 in the GLVC, while the Flyers are 15-20-1, 10-10 GLVC.   
 
Game One:
USI was stymied by Lewis in the opening game Sunday, but avoided the shutout in falling 15-3. The Eagles managed the three runs on two hits, while the Flyers posted five runs in the second, third, and fifth to secure the victory.
 
The Eagles lone highlight came in the sixth when senior shortstop Ethan Hunter (Terre Haute, Indiana) tripled in a pair of runs and scored on a sacrifice fly by junior catcher Lucas McNew (Floyds Knobs, Indiana).
 
Game Two:
USI lost a three-run lead in the nightcap in failing to salvage a victory in an 8-5 loss.  
 
The Eagles opened the scoring in the second inning with pair of tallies to take a 2-0. Senior shortstop Ethan Hunter and junior rightfielder Ren Tachioka (Japan) gave USI the lead with back-to-back RBI singles.
 
Lewis bounced back to tie the score, 2-2, with a two-run rally of its own in the bottom of the third. The score would remain tied until the top of the seventh when the Eagles regained the lead.
 
USI began its run to take back the lead when Tachioka crossed the plate on a wild pitch for a 3-2 lead. The Eagles extended their advantage to three runs, 5-2, on RBI bases-loaded walks by junior designated hitter Sam Boese (McKinney, Texas) and sophomore second baseman Alex Archuleta (Evansville, Indiana).
 
The Flyers, however, did not let the three-run lead stand and used a six-run explosion to take their first lead of the contest, 8-5. Lewis would make that final offensive outburst stand up in finishing off the sweep.
 
Up Next for the Eagles:
USI continues its nine-game homestand Tuesday when it hosts Kentucky Wesleyan College for a rematch of the last week’s game in Owensboro, Kentucky. The USI-KWC match-up also is Tri-State Hot Stove League Night at the USI Baseball Field.
 
The Eagles lead the all-time series with Kentucky Wesleyan College, 100-67, despite dropping the first meeting last week to the Panthers, 4-1, in Owensboro, Kentucky. USI has won 13 of the last 17 meetings with KWC.
 
Kentucky Wesleyan is 17-24 overall in 2022 and is coming off a four-game series with Tiffin University, losing three of four.
 
USI finishes the homestand and the 2022 home schedule April 29-May 1 when it hosts Missouri University of Science & Technology for Alumni Weekend and Senior Day. The 2010 NCAA Division II national championship team will be recognized prior to the April 30 doubleheader. 
 
The Eagles have a 25-8 all-time series lead with Missouri S&T. The two teams have not met since 2019 when they split four games, while USI has won seven of the last nine since 2015.
 
The Miners are 17-19 overall and 5-11 in the GLVC after being swept by the University of Illinois Springfield at home this weekend. Missouri S&T travels to Pittsburg State University Wednesday before visiting USI next weekend.
 
 

Wassmer in the top ten at MVC Championship

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UE ranks 8th in team standings

 

PADUCAH, Ky. – Caleb Wassmer carded a 3-over 75 to pace the University of Evansville men’s golf team in Sunday’s opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship at the Country Club of Paducah.

Wassmer’s round has him in a tie for the 10th position in the standings with two rounds remaining.  One behind him was Carson Parker.  His 4-over round of 76 put him in a tie for 15th.

Third for the Purple Aces was Henry Kiel.  With a round of 80 strokes, Kiel is positioned in a tie for 28th.  Isaac Rohleder and Dallas Koth carded rounds of 85 and are tied for 41st.  As a team, Evansville is in the 8th spot, but has plenty of time to move up as the team is just nine strokes out of a top four position.

Just in front of the Aces in 7th is Illinois State, who stands at a 313 while Missouri State and Loyola, who rank in the 4th and 5th positions, are six and seven strokes in front of UE, respectively.  Three teams have put some distance on the rest of the pack at the top of the field with Southern Illinois leading the way.  A 295 has them three in front of Drake and five on top of third-place Valparaiso.

Matthis Besard of SIU and Silvester Tan from Drake are the individual leaders, each finishing Sunday’s round with a 1-under 71.

On Monday, the second round of 18 will take place before the tournament is completed on Tuesday.

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