Nationwide Children’s, Columbus city and schools team up on reproductive education

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to support and expand its health care services in Columbus City Schools, aiming to limit adolescents’ reproductive-health challenges.

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said the grant, awarded by the Office of Population Affairs in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will reduce health-care disparities and improve services for residents across Franklin County.

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Inspired by Denmark schools, Evansville Day School develops outdoor classrooms

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In the months leading up to the school year, Leah Whitaker searched for ways Evansville Day School students could learn in-person while safely maintaining the school's "learn through play" educational plan.

The risks of the novel coronavirus forced Whitaker and other EDS administrators to seek other instructional options for the school's reopening.

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Despite COVID-19 risks, USI, UE students returning to campus are hopeful about the year

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Six months ago, Madelyn Morris had envisioned what her first steps on a college campus would be like. The Mooresville, Indiana, student was focusing on successfully finishing her final semester, sending out graduation party invites and getting ready for the University of Southern Indiana's student orientation, scheduled for March 20.

But everything changed with COVID-19.

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'We're at a loss right now:' EVSC parents express concerns with Virtual Academy onboarding

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With many Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. students still without computer devices and login information for the EVSC Virtual Academy, some parents are considering other options.

Jill Young's 7-year-old daughter, Lola Hill, is set to start first grade at the Virtual Academy. But with EVSC schools reopening on Wednesday, Young and other parents still haven't received information about the online learning program.

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On a first day unlike any other, Evansville's children pour back into EVSC classrooms

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The first day of school always feels like a leap of faith, even in the best of circumstances.

In neighborhoods across the country, hundreds of children pour into buildings short on funding and long on need, looking to come out the other side better educated and ready to move on to bigger things.

So it's understandable that Wednesday morning felt like a hail mary.

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EVSC Virtual Academy enrollment up at least 1,600%, staff added to help with shift

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As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the days leading up to the first day of school for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp., so do the number of families shifting to online learning.

EVSC spokesman Jason Woebkenberg said Tuesday more than 1,700 students are enrolled in the EVSC Virtual Academy, a program that normally has between 75-100 students each year. That's an increase of at least 1,600% or as much as 2,167%.

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Read Evansville to distribute over 700 COVID-19 books schools, families

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Read Evansville is distributing books to ensure students are aware of the effects of COVID-19 as they prepare to return to school.

The 22-page story, "My Hero is You," follows the main character, Sara, as she travels across the world, teaching others the importance of washing their hands, social distancing and staying inside their homes.

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Despite school reopening changes, Warrick families look to return to 'normalcy'

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Amid a whirlwind of changes with the reopening of Warrick County School Corp. schools on Wednesday, Jamie Nunn said she's looking forward to a return to normalcy

As Nunn dropped off her daughter Alex Nunn, 10, at Newburgh Elementary School, she felt a sense of relief knowing the fifth-grade student will be learning in-person this school year.

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EVSC marching bands to perform at showcases this year

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Although Indiana's top marching bands won't battle it out this year on the statewide level, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. will set the stage for local schools to perform this fall.

On Sept.12 at Central High School and Sept. 19 at North High School EVSC will hold showcases for the district's marching bands to put their routines on display.

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Here's what Evansville Diocese families can expect when Catholic schools reopen Wednesday

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On Wednesday, students from the Catholic Diocese of Evansville will be some of the first in Vanderburgh County to return to in-person instruction.

Despite other districts delaying their reopening dates due to COVID-19, the Diocese has stuck with its Aug. 5 start date. The district plans to go forward with traditional instruction, while working to safeguard students and staff.

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Evansville's Signature School assures families that students' safety is top priority

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Given a choice between in-person and virtual learning, most Signature School families have opted for face-to-face instruction. And while Principal Jean Hitchcock is excited for the students to return on Wednesday, she said their safety remains the school's top priority.

Along with rearranging desks and taping off instructional areas with measuring sticks, Hitchcock said Signature will live-stream classes for families opting to learn from home.

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EVSC details school reopening plans during live Q&A

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During a nearly two-hour long Facebook Live presentation Tuesday evening, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Superintendent David Smith outlined more information about the district's new reopening plan.

Smith went through the expansive plan, which includes pages of updated safety measures, health guidelines and other information concerning the start of the school year.

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'Peace of mind': Local families describe experiences with virtual learning programs

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ong before COVID-19 forced traditional schools to develop reopening plans for the fall, Leandra Arnold said online learning programs were always a viable option.

Last school year, Arnold decided to enroll her two sons Cage and Joseph Coffman into the Indiana Connections Academy (INCA). Arnold said the virtual learning program proved to benefit her children's academic experience.

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Find out more about the different virtual school options available in the area

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As a concerned parent, Sloane Standley said more families should consider placing their children in virtual learning academies this school year.

After the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. announced its reopening plans, calling for schools to welcome back all students for traditional instruction on Aug. 19, Standley decided to move her children, Leighton and Maddox Beasley, from their schools to an online-learning program.

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