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Business Equity for Indy Launches Workforce Pilot

Business Equity for Indy (BEI) has announced the launch of an inaugural Workforce Pilot. The two-year program, made possible with support from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation and the Lumina Foundation, is designed to support companies with the implementation of evidence-based strategies to reduce disparities, drive equity, and support companies’ …

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2022 Indiana State Fair Opens Tomorrow

Indianapolis (July 28, 2022) – The 165th Indiana State Fair opens tomorrow, Friday, July 29 and will continue through Sunday, August 21 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Fair opens daily at 9 a.m.   The 2022 Indiana State Fair will feature fan favorites and new attractions for all ages. …

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Temporary lane restrictions on US 36 for patchwork in Avon

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces ongoing lane restrictions on U.S. 36 in Avon. This work was originally scheduled to start in June, and is now ongoing. It should be completely finished by mid-August. The U.S. 36 westbound passing lane will be restricted between C.R. 625 …

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Indiana Department of Education Presents Analysis of COVID-19 Academic Recovery & 2022 Assessment Results

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today presented updated findings from a study on COVID-19’s academic impact on student learning. The results show that while learning is stabilizing or recovering for many Indiana students, innovative and collaborative accelerated learning activities must be implemented to increase academic momentum for all …

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