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IPS hits record high graduation rate, jumping nearly 12% in two years
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (484+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " At one point during high school, Donnessia Dancy didn't know if she would graduate. She says the teachers at George Washington High School are the reason she'll cross the stage this spring. "Some of the staff here had a…...
What are 'Trump Accounts'? A look at the new child investment initiative
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (459+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " On GivingTuesday, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation announced a $6.25 billion donation to support kids with Trump Accounts " a new'investment savings program for children under 18. Trump Accounts, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are designed to help…...
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista welcome first child
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) WASHINGTON " Chris Evans and Alba Baptista are officially parents, according to multiple media outlets." Evans, 44, and Baptista, 28, welcomed their first baby together on Friday, People reported. TMZ"was the first to report the news." The "Captain America" star and his…...
Mrs. Brinker | How parents can prepare for conferences with teachers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " It's the end of the first quarter for many Indiana schools, and that means parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner." 13News spoke with education expert, Jennifer Brinker, assistant principal at Greenwood Middle School, with advice on how parents can…...
Childhood obesity on the rise, how to actually talk to your kids, fall apple season recipes | Parent Squad
3+ mon, 17+ hour ago (134+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " This week on Parent Squad we're talking about youth obesity." Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman joins Felicia to break down the findings of their latest report and to talk causes and solutions." Then, it's all about…...
Instagram's 'deliberate design choices' make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report finds
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (638+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " Despite years of'congressional hearings, lawsuits, academic research, whistleblowers and testimony from parents and teenagers about the dangers of Instagram, Meta's wildly popular app has failed to protect children from harm, with "woefully ineffective" safety measures, according to a…...
Indianapolis Colts and other volunteers surprise kids at Butler Lab School with a new playground
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " On Tuesday,the Indianapolis Colts surprised students on the near north side with a new playground. More than 150 volunteers with the Colts, Indianapolis Public Schools and other organizations came togetherat Butler Lab School on East 54th Street to make it…...
Connecting with your kids at college, student loans and fall allergies | Parent Squad
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (131+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " This week on Parent Squad, we're talking about allergies and asthma." Dr. Kirsten Kloepfer, allergist at Riley Hospital for Children, joins Felicia to break down common causes of fall allergies, treatments and when it might be time to seek…...
Parent Squad | Car seat safety tips, leveling up your lunch box, nutrition apps
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (77+ words) Felicia Lawrence talks with experts on keeping your kids safe in car seats, tips to level up the lunch boxes, and Allison Gormly talks nutrition apps. Parent Squad | Car seat safety tips, leveling up your lunch box, nutrition apps To…...
2025 Coats for Kids registration is underway
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (253+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Registration for the 2025 Coats for Kids'is underway. The annual program is for babies through 17 years old. A child can be 18 years old if they are still in high school. The child must be present in order to get a…...