The document summarizes a report on Indiana's accountability system for K-12 schools. It finds that:
1) The Indiana Department of Education underestimated challenges in developing the new system and lost key technical staff.
2) Interpretations of the rules were needed because the rules did not address all school configurations, and these interpretations were consistently applied.
3) Removal of caps on subject matter growth impacted grades for 165 schools.
It recommends correcting 2011-2012 grades, vetting preliminary 2012-2013 grades, and developing a new collaborative system with extensive stakeholder input that incorporates more growth measures and is piloted before implementation.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Judge Richard Young's Ruling Throwing Out Indiana's Ban on Same-Sex MarriageingAbdul-Hakim Shabazz
This document is an entry from a United States District Court regarding three cases (Baskin v. Bogan, Fujii v. Pence, and Lee v. Pence) challenging the constitutionality of Indiana's same-sex marriage ban. The court provides background on Indiana's marriage laws and the plaintiffs in each case. It also lays out the standard for summary judgment. The court will consider the parties' cross motions for summary judgment to determine whether Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage violates the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution.
This document provides guidance for mandated reporters in California on their legal duty to report suspected child abuse. It defines child abuse, outlines who are mandated reporters, what types of abuse must be reported, when and to whom reports must be made, safeguards for reporters, and penalties for failure to report. The goal is to help mandated reporters understand reporting responsibilities and identify child abuse so they can fulfill their legal duty to protect children.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The 2014 budget for Indianapolis and Marion County is balanced and prioritizes funding for public safety at 90% of general funds. It maintains the city's strong fiscal position while recognizing ongoing economic challenges. The budget reduces the police special service district tax rate, eliminates a property tax credit to shift funds to public safety, and identifies $30 million in spending cuts and revenues. It continues investment in infrastructure, public safety, and neighborhoods through programs like Rebuild Indy and the Crime Prevention Grant.
Governor Pence has undermined the authority of Indiana's elected State Superintendent Glenda Ritz through actions like creating a duplicate education department through executive order. Ritz was elected to lead the state's education programs, but Pence has diminished her role. Contact the governor to encourage him to stop talking about working with Ritz and actually cooperate with the State Department of Education by ending initiatives like the Center for Education and Career Innovation that undermine Ritz's authority.
The document summarizes a report on Indiana's accountability system for K-12 schools. It finds that:
1) The Indiana Department of Education underestimated challenges in developing the new system and lost key technical staff.
2) Interpretations of the rules were needed because the rules did not address all school configurations, and these interpretations were consistently applied.
3) Removal of caps on subject matter growth impacted grades for 165 schools.
It recommends correcting 2011-2012 grades, vetting preliminary 2012-2013 grades, and developing a new collaborative system with extensive stakeholder input that incorporates more growth measures and is piloted before implementation.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Judge Richard Young's Ruling Throwing Out Indiana's Ban on Same-Sex MarriageingAbdul-Hakim Shabazz
This document is an entry from a United States District Court regarding three cases (Baskin v. Bogan, Fujii v. Pence, and Lee v. Pence) challenging the constitutionality of Indiana's same-sex marriage ban. The court provides background on Indiana's marriage laws and the plaintiffs in each case. It also lays out the standard for summary judgment. The court will consider the parties' cross motions for summary judgment to determine whether Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage violates the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution.
This document provides guidance for mandated reporters in California on their legal duty to report suspected child abuse. It defines child abuse, outlines who are mandated reporters, what types of abuse must be reported, when and to whom reports must be made, safeguards for reporters, and penalties for failure to report. The goal is to help mandated reporters understand reporting responsibilities and identify child abuse so they can fulfill their legal duty to protect children.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The 2014 budget for Indianapolis and Marion County is balanced and prioritizes funding for public safety at 90% of general funds. It maintains the city's strong fiscal position while recognizing ongoing economic challenges. The budget reduces the police special service district tax rate, eliminates a property tax credit to shift funds to public safety, and identifies $30 million in spending cuts and revenues. It continues investment in infrastructure, public safety, and neighborhoods through programs like Rebuild Indy and the Crime Prevention Grant.
Governor Pence has undermined the authority of Indiana's elected State Superintendent Glenda Ritz through actions like creating a duplicate education department through executive order. Ritz was elected to lead the state's education programs, but Pence has diminished her role. Contact the governor to encourage him to stop talking about working with Ritz and actually cooperate with the State Department of Education by ending initiatives like the Center for Education and Career Innovation that undermine Ritz's authority.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and state Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement when it comes to the state’s budget. The deal has more money for schools and rural broadband, and also pays off $1 billion in debt.
More money for education and no increase in the cigarette tax are two of the key highlights in the budget unveiled today by Indiana Senate Republicans.
The document summarizes allegations of racism made against Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives during debate over a bill related to school district boundaries. It describes an argument between Representatives Lucas and Summers in the hallway after the debate, in which Summers cursed at and followed Representative Eberhart. While Republicans should not have booed, calling individuals racist was unfounded, as neither Eberhart nor Lucas have histories of racist behavior. The document also briefly mentions potential candidates to replace the Secretary of State and candidates for Marion County chairman.
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Public Health Department released Halloween guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. They recommend alternative activities to traditional Halloween activities like trick-or-treating and indoor parties due to the risks of spreading the virus. Higher risk activities like indoor parties over 50 people, close contact activities like trick-or-treating, and leaving out candy for people to grab are not recommended. Lower risk alternatives include online parties, drive-through events, one-way trick-or-treating where goodie bags are lined up for families to grab from a distance, and decorating homes and yards. Public health orders regarding distancing and masks must still be followed for any Halloween activities.
The IMPD Protest Response Review Committee was formed to review IMPD's response to protests in late May and early June 2020. The committee, consisting of Deborah Daniels, Myra C. Selby, and Dr. Sean L. Huddleston, was tasked with determining if any officers used excessive force or violated policies, failed to de-escalate situations, or continued the use of force beyond what was permitted. The committee was to review evidence such as complaints, videos, statements, arrest information, and policies to develop recommendations in a report for the Mayor's Office on the police response and how to improve community relations.
A poll commissioned by Democratic State Senator Karen Tallian shows she is tied with incumbent Republican Curtis Hill.
The poll of more than 890 likely voters showed both Hill and Tallian were tied at 36 percent each and 28% were undecided.
This document is a complaint filed by four Indiana citizens seeking a declaratory judgment that Attorney General Curtis Hill's 30-day suspension from the practice of law creates a vacancy in that office under the state constitution. The complaint provides background on Hill's disciplinary proceedings before the Indiana Supreme Court, which resulted in a 30-day suspension. It argues that during his suspension, Hill is prohibited from performing any of his statutory duties as AG and is no longer qualified to hold the office. The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare a vacancy exists that the governor must fill pursuant to the constitution and state law. They seek expedited consideration of the matter.
Three independent gas station owners, an environmental engineering firm, and the United States Small Business Owners Association (USSBOA), which represents approximately 900 independent gasoline and convenience stores in Indiana, filed a class-action lawsuit this afternoon against the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Douglas R. Louks.
The document is a COVID-19 Community Mobility Report from Google for Indiana on March 29, 2020. It provides data on changes in mobility and visits to different place types like retail stores, grocery stores, parks, workplaces and residential areas compared to a baseline period. Mobility decreased substantially for retail/recreation (-48%) and workplaces (-36%) but increased for parks (+24%) and residential areas (+11%). The report also includes mobility data for various Indiana counties.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb vetoed legislation that would have severely restricted a local government's ability to regulate landlord-tenant relationships/.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and state Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement when it comes to the state’s budget. The deal has more money for schools and rural broadband, and also pays off $1 billion in debt.
More money for education and no increase in the cigarette tax are two of the key highlights in the budget unveiled today by Indiana Senate Republicans.
The document summarizes allegations of racism made against Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives during debate over a bill related to school district boundaries. It describes an argument between Representatives Lucas and Summers in the hallway after the debate, in which Summers cursed at and followed Representative Eberhart. While Republicans should not have booed, calling individuals racist was unfounded, as neither Eberhart nor Lucas have histories of racist behavior. The document also briefly mentions potential candidates to replace the Secretary of State and candidates for Marion County chairman.
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Public Health Department released Halloween guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. They recommend alternative activities to traditional Halloween activities like trick-or-treating and indoor parties due to the risks of spreading the virus. Higher risk activities like indoor parties over 50 people, close contact activities like trick-or-treating, and leaving out candy for people to grab are not recommended. Lower risk alternatives include online parties, drive-through events, one-way trick-or-treating where goodie bags are lined up for families to grab from a distance, and decorating homes and yards. Public health orders regarding distancing and masks must still be followed for any Halloween activities.
The IMPD Protest Response Review Committee was formed to review IMPD's response to protests in late May and early June 2020. The committee, consisting of Deborah Daniels, Myra C. Selby, and Dr. Sean L. Huddleston, was tasked with determining if any officers used excessive force or violated policies, failed to de-escalate situations, or continued the use of force beyond what was permitted. The committee was to review evidence such as complaints, videos, statements, arrest information, and policies to develop recommendations in a report for the Mayor's Office on the police response and how to improve community relations.
A poll commissioned by Democratic State Senator Karen Tallian shows she is tied with incumbent Republican Curtis Hill.
The poll of more than 890 likely voters showed both Hill and Tallian were tied at 36 percent each and 28% were undecided.
This document is a complaint filed by four Indiana citizens seeking a declaratory judgment that Attorney General Curtis Hill's 30-day suspension from the practice of law creates a vacancy in that office under the state constitution. The complaint provides background on Hill's disciplinary proceedings before the Indiana Supreme Court, which resulted in a 30-day suspension. It argues that during his suspension, Hill is prohibited from performing any of his statutory duties as AG and is no longer qualified to hold the office. The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare a vacancy exists that the governor must fill pursuant to the constitution and state law. They seek expedited consideration of the matter.
Three independent gas station owners, an environmental engineering firm, and the United States Small Business Owners Association (USSBOA), which represents approximately 900 independent gasoline and convenience stores in Indiana, filed a class-action lawsuit this afternoon against the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Douglas R. Louks.
The document is a COVID-19 Community Mobility Report from Google for Indiana on March 29, 2020. It provides data on changes in mobility and visits to different place types like retail stores, grocery stores, parks, workplaces and residential areas compared to a baseline period. Mobility decreased substantially for retail/recreation (-48%) and workplaces (-36%) but increased for parks (+24%) and residential areas (+11%). The report also includes mobility data for various Indiana counties.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb vetoed legislation that would have severely restricted a local government's ability to regulate landlord-tenant relationships/.