Indianapolis Public Schools has changed the time of its Dr. Seuss reading celebration today due to the icy weather across the city. Dr. Seuss was an American cartoonist and writer who created famous characters ranging from “The Cat in the Hat” to “The Grinch” to “The Lorax” and many others. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ […]

Despite a packed IPS School Board meeting that spent nearly two hours listening to impassioned, eloquent pleas from students at both Shortridge High School and Gambold Prep High School, the IPS School Board didn’t listen and voted 4-1 to approve a radical, unprecedented plan to move, some who say “evict”, current Shortridge high school and […]

At an emotional, inspiring evening ceremony that brought tears to many and uplifted everyone, four outstanding Indianapolis Public School teachers who literally changed, for the better, the lives of their students, were named the winners of the 2014 IPS/Hubbard Life Changing Teacher Awards.  They are: Tina Ahlgren, a math teacher at Shortridge Magnet High School for […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 53 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Embattled Shortridge High School Principal Brandon Cosby appeared on Afternoons with Amos to tell his side of the story that sees the talented respected principal forced out by IPS Supt. Dr. Eugene White. In an interview that at times became quite emotional as callers, including […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs Three Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. There was strong emotions exhibited on Afternoons with Amos when a Shortridge High School student called to offer to comments on the probable removal of Shortridge Principal Brandon Cosby. The student thought Crosby’s firing was due to the student’s “failure”.  Hear Cosby’s emotional response to […]

Scores of community leaders volunteered in the cold and snow Saturday morning clearing sidewalks, driveways and parking lots of several IPS Schools.  Seen here are some of the many volunteers out at Shortridge Middle and High School. Others volunteered at IPS Schools 60 and 110. Volunteers included Center Township Trustee Eugene Akers, Marion County Auditor […]