Ivy Tech hosts virtual celebration for early college high school program graduates

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While the state of many area high school graduations was still being determined, Ivy Tech Community College Evansville held a virtual ceremony to honor 18 students graduating the Early College High School program.

The students joined Chancellor Daniela Vidal and other Ivy Tech administrators Thursday afternoon during the celebratory event that highlighted their accomplishments throughout their four years in the dual-program.

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Signature School graduate Jackson earns recognition by Vanderbilt University, Forbes

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As she earns prestigious recognition for her accomplishments as a medical student at Vanderbilt University, Signature School graduate Kianna Jackson is proving her hometown supporters right.

The first person in her extended family to become a doctor, the Evansville native has distinguished herself as a leader, mentor and student.

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Parents voice further frustrations over EVSC, AmeriQual meal kits

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Following a turbulent distribution of meal kits Wednesday, which left tens of area families without food boxes, parents voiced frustrations about the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.'s latest initiative.

Despite the EVSC's partnership with AmeriQual Group, who jointly produced and distributed 8,000 meal kits Wednesday afternoon, many families waited up to an hour in line and received no food.

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Henderson County Schools' search for new superintendent slowed by pandemic

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Though most of Thursday's virtual meeting took place in executive session, Henderson County Schools officials signaled the district's continued search for a new superintendent.

With current Superintendent Marganna Stanley stepping down June 30 after six years, the HCS Board of Education members and screening committee are narrowing their list of potential candidates.

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Colleges are getting millions to help students in need, but don't know how to spend it

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Indiana colleges and universities are set to receive roughly $200 million from the federal government’s coronavirus relief package – a welcome boost as higher education institutions and their students face unprecedented challenges, both academic and financial.

The only problem: Most schools say they’re not sure yet how to spend it.

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2020 Outstanding Educator Award winners surprised with announcement via video conference

Over a series of Zoom and WebEx conference calls Friday, all four 2020 Outstanding Educator award winners joined their colleagues for what they thought would be regular staff meetings.

To their surprise, the winning nominees were at the center of each meeting. And within minutes, their feelings of joy, disbelief and excitement echoed throughout the virtual gathering after they learned of the recognition.

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EVSC partners with AmeriQual for meal kits to local children instead of grab 'n' go meals

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In an effort to provide more students with safe, secure meals, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. has partnered with AmeriQual Group to distribute free meal kits to local children.

Along with helping minimize the stress of food service workers and volunteers, the partnership will also reach more students throughout the district. Both the EVSC and the food service company will assist with the production, packaging and administering of meal kits for children 18 and under throughout the community.

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Coronavirus: EVSC teachers adapt to engage students through online instruction

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To keep students' focus while working virtually — which has placed unprecedented strain on educators worldwide — local teachers have aimed to produce more engaging daily instruction.

Between recording lessons to be aired on WNIN, Kerry Sensenbrenner is focused on keeping her sixth grade students interacting with one another and minimizing feelings of isolation.

Sensenbrenner, a Thompkins Middle School science teacher, pushes her students to complete "jigsaw" and collaborative assignments with their classmates.

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Community members express concerns over new meal kits by EVSC, AmeriQual

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With his family members in need of food, Andre Glein, 15, rode his full-size tricycle from his home to Glenwood Leadership Academy Wednesday afternoon.

He leaned in his seat, waiting patiently between a line of vehicles that stretched blocks away from the school's back entrance. Even after the school ran out of the 336 meal kits prepared for local families, he continued to wait until more food arrived and he was handed the three meal kits needed to split between his family members.

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EVSC makes strides in tailoring online assignments for special education students

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The sudden shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic has posed sizable challenges for students, many accustomed to learning in traditional classrooms.

Some students and teachers have had glaring issues adjusting to the "new normal," including those in special education. The need for diverse and interactive instruction from teachers and therapists has made the initial transition to virtual learning a difficult.

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Coronavirus: EVSC produces TV programs to educate students during school closures

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Aiming to educate students with limited access to virtual instruction, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. is preparing to make its local TV debut.

Beginning April 13, local station WNIN will air programs on Channel 9 recorded and produced by EVSC teachers and staff to provide at-home learning for Tri-State families, many without Internet or WiFi.

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EVSC educators use 3D printers to produce face shields to help fight COVID-19

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As resources for the fight against COVID-19 have dwindled in communities across the country, several Evansville organizations have taken matters into their own hands.

Using 3D printers, a group of teachers and staff have worked over the past few weeks to create protective face shields for local workers and community organizations.

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Teacher: It's 'pure torture' not to see students for rest of year due to coronavirus

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Pure torture, that's how preschool teacher Stephanie Chase described knowing she wouldn't be able to see her students in person for the remainder of the school year.

Following Governor Eric Holcomb's decision to close all K-12 school buildings across the state Thursday, Chase, a special needs teacher at Culver Family Learning Center, was nearly fighting back tears reflecting on the school year's final moments.

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Coronavirus: EVSC reacts to 'extraordinary' move to virtual instruction for rest of year

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After weeks of uncertainty, more than 1 million of Indiana's K-12 students will finish the remaining school year online.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick directed all schools to remain closed through the academic year Thursday due to the continued spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Vanderburgh, Warrick teachers parade through streets to see their students

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Energetically blaring their car horns and waving while driving through the residential streets of Warrick and Vanderburgh County, area teachers and staff came together to visit their students after being away from them for more than a week.

Looking to interact with students outside their computer screens, Warrick County and Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. staff organized "wave parades."

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