Monthly Archives: August 2020

Indy Achieves Provides Grants for College Expenses

August 27, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — City officials and Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor of Central Indiana Dr. Kathleen Lee, IUPUI Associate Vice Chancellor Boyd Bradshaw, and EmployIndy Chief Operations Officer Marie Mackintosh recently announced expanded postsecondary education programming made possible through federal CARES Act spending. The appropriation included $327,500 for Indy Achieves completion … Read More

YMCA Opens eLearning Labs for Students

August 27, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — In an effort to help support students who may not have access to reliable Internet services, or an appropriate environment to complete school work at home, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis rolled out its new eLearning Labs on Aug. 24. The YMCA eLearning Labs are a free and … Read More

State Commits $61 Million to eLearning

August 27, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Holcomb administration recently announced the recipients of $61 million in grants designed to improve connectivity and increase devices available to students and teachers through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. Applicants submitted plans that included: • the purchase of student devices including Chromebooks and iPads for … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 28-Sept. 3

August 27, 2020 | by Weekly View

• On Aug. 21, there was a touching tribute to slain IMPD Officer Breann Leath at East District headquarters at middle shift roll call. Officer Leath was killed in the line of duty on April 9 of this year, when she was shot as she responded to a call for … Read More

COVID-19 Scams Target Those in Need

August 27, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many government agencies are providing money and other support to help with pandemic related hardships. Scammers have also been stepping in with a new con. A website search, social media ad, or even an unwitting friend or family member directs you to a … Read More