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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Southwest Indiana Education Officials Unite Against ISTEP

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Southwest Indiana Education Officials Unite Against ISTEP

OCTOBER 26TH, 2016

BRADEN HARP INDIANA

 Area educators are calling community members to action.

Local school districts have been dealing with the controversial ISTEP test for years now.

Officials are asking parents, students, and community members to communicate with members of the Indiana assessment committee about finding a replacement test.

“There are huge problems. Not just problems that have been created but problems that have been ongoing now for the past six years that have really created an unstable environment for education in Indiana” Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Superintendent Dr. David Smith said.

A panel was created to find an alternative to ISTEP during the 2016 legislative session. After seven panel meetings Smith says Indiana is no closer to finding a replacement test.

“What we are trying to do here today is just to bring a voice to the students, our families, and our teachers who frankly have been left out of this process. Every time standards and assessments change it strips teachers of the necessary resources to do their job” Smith said.

Indiana gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb says delays in ISTEP results are inexcusable.

“ISTEP is going by the wayside and it can’t happen soon enough in my mind their needs to be a methodical approach to replacing it but we need a test here in Indiana that would receive results quicker that are fair, accurate, and timely” Holcomb said.

Now officials from close to 25 area school districts are calling community members to action.

“Indiana professional educators implore students parents and community partners to immediately communicate to the members of the Indiana assessment committee to recommend an assessment system that’s appropriate in use for both student progress tracking and accountability” Dr. Tracy Lorey with Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools said.

Officials say they want the committee to take politics and competition out of the process of finding a replacement exam.

Lieutenant Governor Holcomb, Auditor Crouch Are Campaigning In Evansville

OCTOBER 26TH, 2016

BRITNEY TAYLOR EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb and Auditor Suzanne Crouch are campaigning in Evansville.

The Republican candidate for Indiana Governor and his running mate started Wednesday morning at Youth First on Southeast Third Street. Then the pair also paid a visit to the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Holcomb says speaking with chamber officials gave him a unique perspective from this part of the state. He says, “Not just Evansville, but the southwestern quadrant of the state and I’ve been proud to have been associated with a lot of the reforms that have enable this part of the state to really forge forward and create their own destiny and contribute to the life of our state.”

At 1:30 p.m. Holcomb and his running mate will tour the Evansville Medical School and hotel project site with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. And then at 4:30 p.m. Crouch will be a guest at the Vanderburgh County Federation of Republican Women Soup Dinner and Candidates Night.

Indiana Department of Insurance Corrects Misleading Media Report Regarding Obamacare Premiums in Indiana

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Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Insurance today issued the following statement in response to amisleading news story about rates on the Indiana Marketplace.

Specifically, the story states: “In Indiana, the benchmark plan will be 3% cheaper.”

“The health insurance rates in the Indiana Marketplace are going to increase. In fact, many Hoosiers will see a double digit increase in rates. The way the reporter characterized the rate change misleads Hoosiers,” said Stephen W. Robertson, Commissioner of Indiana Department of Insurance.

Following are facts:

  • Next year, based upon current enrollment, the average rate will increase by 18.7% over the 2016 rates for the Indiana Marketplace.
  • Overall, the premiums in the Indiana individual market have gone up by almost 70% since the Affordable Care Act was implemented. Members currently enrolled in the state’s largest plan may see up to an average 29% increase.
  • For 2017, four carriers will be selling on the Indiana Marketplace: Anthem, CareSource, Celtic (MHS) and MDwise Marketplace. This is four fewer carriers than in 2016.
  • The following plans have withdrawn from the Indiana Marketplace and will no longer offer health plans on the Marketplace: IU Health Plan, Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP), All Savers, and Southeastern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO).
  • More than 68,000 Hoosiers lost their health plans when these carriers left the Marketplace.

Click here for more information on the Indiana 2017 Federal Marketplace filings.

About the Indiana Department of Insurance
The Indiana Department of Insurance protects Indiana’s insurance consumers by monitoring and regulating the financial strengths and market conduct activities of insurance companies and agents. The department monitors insurance companies and agents for compliance with state laws to protect consumers and to offer them the best array of insurance products available. The department also assists Hoosiers with insurance questions and provides guidance in understanding how insurance policies work.

IU Men’s Swimming & Diving Ranked No. 1, Women 12th in CSCAA Poll

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University men’s swimming and diving team is ranked No. 1 in the nation in the first College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)/TYR Top 25 Swimming & Diving Poll released on Wednesday. The Hoosier women’s team is ranked No. 12 in the country.

“It is an honor to be recognized as the No. 1 team in the nation,” IU head swimming coach Ray Looze said. “I believe the last time we held this ranking was at the end of the 1973 season. We realize as a program the most important ranking is the last one and we will work hard to finish as highly as possible. All our swimmers and divers are excited to have the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis at the IU Natatorium this coming March.”

The Hoosier men got the 2016-17 season off to a tremendous start this past weekend, sweeping a two-day tri-meet with No. 2 Texas and No. 8 Florida in Bloomington. The Longhorns are the two-time defending NCAA Champions, while Florida placed third last year at the NCAA’s.

The IU women also started the year off well, sweeping No. 18 Florida in two meets, but falling to No. 7 Texas. Rankings are compiled by CSCAA-member coaches and released on a bi-weekly basis.  The next polls will be released November 9, 2016.

The Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will be back in the pool this Friday, Oct. 28 at 11:00 a.m. ET when the Hoosiers face Kentucky and Tennessee in a tri-meet of nationally-ranked squads in Lexington.

Sullivan Examines Research On Education Funding 

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STATEHOUSE (Oct. 26, 2016) — State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) this week joined leaders from around the country to learn more about research conducted on outcomes-based funding policies for higher education.

Sullivan said these policies are currently used in determining the amount of state funds given to public colleges and universities in Indiana. They measure things like student enrollment compared to degree completion rates.

“Outcomes-based funding is especially meant to help at-risk students who often leave post-secondary education in debt without degrees and good job prospects,” Sullivan said.

The two-day workshop, Financing Student Outcomes and Equity in Postsecondary Education: Lessons from Leading States, was hosted by the Lumina Foundation. The workshop featured data collected by Research for Action (RFA), an education research organization. The group took an in-depth look at Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee’s funding of higher education and delivered the information to stakeholders.

“I attended these meetings to be the first to hear about new research completed by RFA on Indiana’s policies,” Sullivan said. “I believe it’s imperative we continue to put student successes first and use data-driven formulas in how we fund our schools.”

As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Sullivan works to help build Indiana’s biennial budget, which determines how state revenues are distributed to education, infrastructure, salaries, public pensions, public assistance, corrections, Medicaid and transportation.

She said an immense amount of data was shared at the workshop about policies that have been successful, and others that have been not so successful, in Indiana and surrounding states.

“Indiana’s data looks much better than most and I’m encouraged by the work that’s been accomplished thus far,” Sullivan said. “Using the data during this budget session ensures we will continue to measure our state’s successes. The data shows that our higher education is a source is a source of pride for Indiana and continues to head in the right direction.”

 

Hot Jobs in Evansville

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“Rick Stein on Basketball” Radio Show Premieres November 2

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—The “Rick Stein on Basketball” radio show begins next Wednesday, November 2, live from St. Phillips Inn off Upper Mount Vernon Road on Evansville’s Westside.

This year’s show will air live on WEOA 98.5 FM/1400 AM and on weoa985fm.com between 7-8 p.m. and feature USI Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Stein as well as USI Men’s Basketball play-by-play commentator Dan Egierski. The show will feature live comments from Stein about the Screaming Eagles’ recent games and upcoming opponents; insight into the women’s basketball program and women’s college basketball; and live interviews with players from the team

Dates for the shows are November 2, November 9, December 27, January 4, January 18, February 1, February 15, and March 1. Two of the shows will air following Indiana basketball.

“Rick Stein on Basketball” dates and times:

November 2: 7 p.m.

November 9: 7 p.m.

December 27: 7 p.m.

January 4: 7 p.m.

January 18: 7 p.m. (aired following IU Basketball)

February 1: 7 p.m. (aired following IU Basketball)

February 15: 7 p.m.

March 1: 7 p.m.

 

Adopt A Pet

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Eddie is a 5-month-old gray kitten! He’s a male and could possibly be a Russian Blue mix. He’s even more handsome in person! His $50 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

Hoopfest to take place on Thursday

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Aces ready to start the season

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Basketball season is just one day away as fans will have their first opportunity to see the University of Evansville men’s and women’s basketball teams on Thursday evening at Hoopfest.

Admission to Hoopfest is free and a t-shirt will be given away to the first 1,000 fans, courtesy of Heritage Federal Credit Union.  Fans can also enjoy $1 soft drinks and popcorn as well as $2 hot dogs.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event getting underway at 7:00 p.m.  A full slate of action will be on tap.  The schedule includes:

 

7:00 p.m. – Dance Team and Cheer Team Performance

7:05 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Team Introductions

7:10 p.m. – 3-Point Shooting Team Challenge (Men and Women)

7:20 p.m. – Slam Dunk Exhibition

7:25 p.m. – Aces Shooting Challenge (Men and Women)

7:30 p.m. – Women’s Team Warm-up

7:35 p.m. – Women’s Team Scrimmage (Two 7-minute halves)

7:50 p.m. – Men’s Team Warm-up

7:55 p.m. – Men’s Team Scrimmage (Two 7-minute halves)

8:10 p.m. – Autographs on court

This will also be the first chance for season ticket holders to pick up their new season ticket boxes for the 2016-17 season.  Boxes will be given out in the main lobby of the Ford Center.  UE ticket officials will be on hand for Aces fans wishing to inquire about ticket options.

Gilda’s Club Evansville to Host Halloween Party

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 WHAT:                                Gilda’s Club Evansville is hosting a Halloween Party for families in our community who have been impacted by cancer. Gilda’s Club will have a costume contest, Gilda’s Mad Scientist Lab, games, arts and crafts, and a magic show featuring Peyton the Magician.

 

WHERE:                              Gilda’s Club Evansville, 5740 Vogel Rd., Evansville, IN  47715

 

WHEN:                                Saturday, October 29 from 3:30-5:00pm

 

WHY:                                   Families impacted by cancer are affected in many areas, including financially. Gilda’s Club goal is to provide a fun event for the families in Evansville and the surrounding area who have been impacted by cancer.  It is the ultimate goal of Gilda’s Club’s to provide life-enriching programs for anyone touched by cancer and their families and friends, so that no one faces cancer alone.

                                               

“We want to provide a safe and fun Halloween party for those impacted by cancer,” Chelsey Woolsey exclaimed. “Come dressed up in your favorite costume, witness some magic, explore the mad scientist lab, and enjoy some spooktacular games! We hope to see you there, all ages welcome!”

 

DETAILS:                             Gilda’s Club Evansville is a free cancer support community for anyone living with cancer and their families and friends.  Gilda’s Club recognizes that social and emotional support is as essential as medical care when cancer is in the family and offers a variety of workshops, classes, groups and activities in a non-residential, home-like setting.

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