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INDY Serb Fest 2024 is BACK!!! Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church invites you to their Annual INDY SERB FEST, on September 14th (noon to 10pm)!!!  INDY Serb Fest’s mission is to preserve, promote, and nurture the Orthodox Christian Faith and Serbian culture. This festival is an opportunity to share heritage and have some family fun.  

WHAT: On Thursday, July 25, the Westfield Market District will hold a grand opening event to celebrate the opening of its new locationStarting at 6 a.m., the first 50 guests will receive a $200 Market District gift card; guests can also enter to win a block party for their neighborhood hosted by Market District.At 9

Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Joel Fendelman, “North Putnam” depicts a year in the life of a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. Crafted with empathy, a hyper-real reporting lens, and skillfully lush cinematography, “North Putnam” is a quiet film, meant to create a conversation about public education as a vital component of a thriving democracy, to

Join us for the Mirror Indy July Community Listening Session at Warren Library Branch in Indianapolis, IN, USA. This in-person event is an opportunity to connect with Mirror Indy and share your perspective on local news. We invite you to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns in a supportive and inclusive environment. Note: This will NOT be a panel discussion.

Please Join Us for the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium.   The central theme for the 2024 Annual Civic Learning Symposium revolves around the crucial role that dialogue and deliberation play in both our education system and our democracy. In an era marked by polarization and division, fostering open, constructive dialogue and thoughtful deliberation is more important than ever.

Martin University is excited to announce a community block party that will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The family-focused event will take place in the campus Peace Garden located at 2186 North Sherman Drive. The community event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance at

Join VOX Global and Chalkbeat Indiana for the First Round after the workday! We’ll talk about the top issues facing Indiana’s education and workforce pipeline, from the changes out of the most recent legislative session to what we can expect to see later this year for education following the budget session and elections. Charlee Beasor,

The Indianapolis Public Library and WFYI Public Media are excited to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Library. Activities include an opportunity for children to meet Daniel Tiger, a concert with 123 Andrés, animal meet and greets, storytimes in

Join the Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools for a Speakers Bureau called: Exceptional Learners and Science of Reading. Literacy experts will be discussing what the science of reading means for students receiving special education services, English learners, and high-ability learners. Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight TimeDate: Thursday, May 16, 2024Location: Huntington Family Hall |

Join the Indiana Bar Foundation and the Indiana Civics Coalition for the 2nd Annual Indiana Civics Summit.  Attendees will have a chance to meet and network other individuals and organizations who have a civic-minded focus.  Additionally a toolkit will be introduced to help organizations and individuals boost youth voting registrations. Sessions at the Summit will

Things don’t always go as planned – even when there’s a lesson plan. And now, you can hear directly from educators about the times they adjusted their lesson plans, whether it was in the moment, or after another experience changed their perspective. Join us for the “From Lesson Plan to New Plan” teacher story slam

Join us February 6th at CLD Headquarters as we kick off 2024 CLD Leadership Speakers Series featuring 5 dynamic and powerful speakers who are highly accomplished in their fields that will be talking about the importance of topics such as: career achievement, leadership, character, educational excellence, and community service. This is a once in a

Join the Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools for a Speakers Bureau to hear from individuals from the National Center on Education and the Economy. We will be discussing the latest National Assessment on Educational Progress (also known as NAEP and the Nation’s Report Card) and Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores, how U.S.

This event will have 4 panelists, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields.    LGBTQ+ youth will often turn away from a religious community due to a lack of acceptance, exclusion, and theological differences. When LGBTQ+ youth are surrounded by a community, love, and support, they have a higher level of self-esteem, sense

This film event is a fundraiser for LYN House. LYN House is a community center located in the Windsor Park neighborhood. We offer phonics based after school tutoring for local kids. Tutoring is specifically designed with our students in mind. By pairing students with adults, there is an immediate connection between this generation and the

The infamous “teacher voice” — we all know it, and now you can hear directly from local educators about the times they may have needed to use it. Join us for the “Don’t Make Me Use My Teacher Voice” teacher story slam from 6 to 8 p.m Thursday, Nov. 16, at Ash & Elm Cider

Join Seeds of Caring for our free MLK Day of Service and help us share this message with youth across Indianapolis. Together, we can make Monday, January 15 a day on, and not a day off.  Seeds of Caring will have multiple stations set up where kids, ages 2-12, can contribute to their community in meaningful

The Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools is hosting a Speakers Bureau covering the topic: AI: Focus on the Future. Speakers will be covering the future of education and the way artificial intelligence can be incorporated effectively in schools. This event is free and open to the public. 

The Reverend Dr. Kevin W. Cosby, considered one of our nation’s most influential leaders, will be guest speaker at the Martin Sunday Worship Service on October 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Martin University Gathertorium, 2186 North Sherman Drive. He will speak on The Value of Higher Education in Communities of Color. All are welcome

Brigadier General Felicia Brokaw, Indiana National Guard’s first black female general, will be honored at Martin University’s Second Annual Awards Reception. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free but requires an advanced RSVP at www.martin.edu/homecoming. 

Diverse faith leaders across Indianapolis will convene for meaningful exchanges fostering unity and cooperation designed to focus on the importance of higher education within the black and brown community. This event is free but requires an advanced RSVP at www.martin.edu/homecoming.

Cyber bullying is real. There are a number of steps families and educators can take to protect students from cyber bullying, this includes being cybersafe and protecting your personal information online. Join us on OCTOBER 25, FROM 6-7:30PM at Riverside Recreational Center (2420 E. Riverside Drive) for our next Parents Connecting Meeting. The topic of

“Remember, it didn’t start with gas chambers. It started with one party controlling the media. One party controlling the message. One party deciding what is truth. One party censoring speech and silencing opposition. One party dividing citizens into ‘us’ and ‘them’ and calling on their supporters to harass ‘them.’ It started when good people turned

Book challenges and bans have been increasing across the country, both in schools and districts where laws have been passed, but also where no formal rules, restrictions or laws exist. When large scale book bans take place, it affects young people’s ability to see themselves reflected in books. It also impacts their ability to gain

Please join us on Thursday, October 12, 2023, as No Place for Hate® coalitions from across the nation come together with special guest, Jonathan Van Ness, Emmy-nominated television personality and LGBTQ+ advocate. We will explore allyship, how to challenge bias and hate and build more inclusive schools. This virtual event is for 4th-12th graders and

Join us to learn more about how the Indiana Digital Learning School supports students virtually with Indiana state teachers and classroom support in a safe home environment! During the webinar, we will be joined by Executive Director, Liz Sliger, to discuss INDLS and help families make a good decision about what is the best fit

Join Us for Hamilton County’s CTE District, The Pursuit Institute,  at their Back to School Kickoff Aug. 30 to hear from The Pursuit Institute leaders and program partners about programs being offered for the 23-24 school year and new programs that are in the pipeline. Register to attend this free program to learn more and

Teach Indy Teacher Appreciation & Back to School Event at Indy 11 Aug 26, 2023 Join the Teach Indy Team along with community partners from across Indianapolis to welcome educators and students Back to School. Enjoy free and discounted tickets for Indy Eleven Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium on the campus of IUPUI. There will

On Thursday, August 24, from 6-7pm, EmpowerED Families will host a Parents Connecting Meeting at the MLK Community Center (40 W 40th St., Indianapolis IN 46208), for families. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged, as a light meal and childcare will be provided. Register now here. During the

Show Me the Data, Part 2: Understanding Your Child’s ILEARN & IREAD Test ScoresOn Tuesday, August 8, from 6-7pm, EmpowerED Families will host a Parents Connecting Meeting at the Indianapolis Public Library – Haughville Branch (2121 W Michigan St., Indianapolis IN 46222), for families. The event is free and open to the public, but registration

Better Local News is coming! Join the Indiana Local News Initiative for their upcoming community listening sessions. Share your feedback on the local news landscape in Indiana, and be connected with opportunities to get involved and learn more about ILNI.  Listening sessions will be held on July 19 (6-7:30 p.m.) and July 20 (12-1:30 p.m.)

Indiana Local News Initiative is launching a 25-person newsroom with a focus on Central Indiana. Our goal is to make sure news is accessible to all Central Indiana neighbors, as well as make sure people feel represented in local media. The newsroom is expected to launch later this year, and we’re building it around what

Now’s your chance to find the perfect school for your family at the Indy Schools K-8 Schools Fair on Saturday, June 3. Connect with 35+ public K-8 schools and experience family fun, including:  Two bounce housesFree facepaintingFood trucksA 360 photo boothHot 100.9 LIVE on-siteRaffle prizes PLUS, the first 300 attendees receive a free box of Girl Scout cookies! This is your chance

The Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools is hosting an interactive Speakers Bureau at 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 20 at Alumni Hall on Marian University’s campus in Indianapolis. Julia Freeland Fisher, public speaker and author of Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks, will lead an interactive workshop on how to

Join the Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools at their next Speakers Bureau at 8:30 a.m. EST on March 8. A panel of experts will be discussing the topic: Mental Health in the Black Community. The event will last until 10 a.m., and breakfast will be provided starting at 8:15 a.m. Please RSVP by March

The Indianapolis Artsgarden is inviting school bands, choirs, and orchestras from around the state to perform in our first Spring Sing! Our dates will be April 11, 13, 18, and 25 for choirs and April 20 and 27 for instrumental groups. If you are interested in bringing a group to perform, sign up HERE or

Hear what school board candidates think about important educational issues and what they plan to do if elected. Candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) school board will participate in the 2022 School Board Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library. Reporters from both WFYI Public Media

Come together with other community members and listen directly from educators on the current state of Hoosier public education. These are real stories about what educators are currently experiencing with a focus on what has and hasn’t changed since the 2019 Red for Ed rally at the State House.

Marian University Preparatory School is a faith-focused, virtual/hybrid private school that recently launched and is now enrolling students for the upcoming school year. Meet MU Prep’s Head of School and Principal at a live, virtual session to hear their perspective of the MU Prep experience and what makes it different from the rest. There will