Northwest Allen County Schools continues its first August meeting tradition of meeting in the morning. Works perfectly for my schedule! @journalgazette.net
Ashley Sloboda
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I’m an old millennial who amazingly has worked in newspapers since graduating from IU in 2006. Senior reporter/education for The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne. Much of my work involves going to public meetings so you don’t have to.
TV is not my natural environment, but I recently joined Ed Leon from PBS Fort Wayne to talk about public art in northeast Indiana. You can stream the segment now from PBS Fort Wayne's new show, "The 260." www.journalgazette.net/260/corey-mc...
Corey McMaken discusses public art in northeast Indiana
The Journal Gazette's Corey McMaken joins "The 260" host Ed Leon as they discuss current issues about public art in the northeast Indiana region and how artists plan for the
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Glad my drive to Northwest Allen County Schools for tonight’s board meeting didn’t have backup at the Union Chapel-Coldwater road intersection. Meeting should start in minutes. Here for @journalgazette.net
Spending the nice evening in the FWCS board room for board candidate interviews. Look for coverage in @journalgazette.net
Perk of the job is meeting and getting to write about great students like Lily Meyer, a graduating senior at Homestead. @journalgazette.net www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
Graduating senior leaves Homestead High School more inclusive
Homestead High School's graduates include Lily Meyer, who helped foster inclusivity, particularly by starting a cheer team for students with special needs.
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Covered a groundbreaking at Ivy Tech today, where the tabletop decorations were on point.
In my fourth school this week for @journalgazette.net. I will also visit my second college campus this week later today. The education beat has me on the go! 🏃🏻♀️
We are officially in the fun season of education reporting. Covered Fort Wayne Community Schools’ annual award presentations for @journalgazette.net today. www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
Fort Wayne Community Schools names year's top teachers, employee
Fort Wayne Community Schools surprises Bloomingdale Elementary and South Side High educators with its annual teaching award.
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I left the @journalgazette.net newsroom just after midnight last night but am at Middle Creek Middle School his morning for its ribbon cutting. 🥱
Starting today, local content will be featured more prominently on the front page of The Journal Gazette's print edition. Read more from Publisher Jim Touvell: www.journalgazette.net/local/the-jo...
Ready to cover another thrilling Northwest Allen County Schools board meeting for @journalgazette.net. My ability to post will depend on how many notes I have to take.
Stan Sussina & I enjoyed our time at Heritage yesterday for @journalgazette.net. www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
East Allen County Schools FFA students give kindergartners taste of farm life
Farm animals were on display at Heritage High School for an event jointly organized and hosted by FFA chapters at Heritage and Woodlan High School.
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Northwest Allen County Schools has a packed agenda. Too much for me to address all on deadline. Stay tuned @journalgazette.net throughout the week for follow-ups!
Here’s my recap of this month’s bonus SACS board meeting. www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
Southwest Allen County Schools leaders join fight against proposed quarry
The Southwest Allen County Schools board agreed to join the opposition against a proposed quarry – a unanimous vote made in front of a standing-room-only crowd.
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This is an unflattering photo of my 6yo’s hand, but what he’s doing is what’s important. He’s reading the official statement Southwest Allen County Schools handed media tonight. @journalgazette.net
At Southwest Allen County Schools, where about 100 people are here for a special meeting about a proposed quarry. Haven’t seen this room filled unless for recognition purposes in a long time. @journalgazette.net
The proposed Fort Wayne charter school has been approved, organizers say. Will have more about this later, but here's a shorty for now: www.journalgazette.net/local/contes... @journalgazette.net
Contested Fort Wayne charter school OK'd
A contested Fort Wayne charter school announced it received approval from the University of Southern Indiana to open.
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I’m spending tonight at Southwest Allen County Schools for @journalgazette.net Starts with public comment by someone speaking about a proposed quarry in SACS. She wants to know how it will affect children.
I’m at Pilgrim Baptist, where a public hearing/meeting for a proposed charter school is underway. @journalgazette.net
Southwest Allen County Schools readied to expand its pre-K program this academic year – and then the state slashed funding for those youngest learners. This story is part of a series by The Journal Gazette's Ashley Sloboda. It continues Saturday.
Fort Wayne-area schools hit by cuts to Indiana's pre-K program
Southwest Allen County Schools readied to expand its pre-K program this academic year – and then the state slashed funding for those youngest learners.
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Enjoying the last skating weekend at Headwaters Park with the 6yo.
A former longtime Fort Wayne educator is working to open a new charter school in the city. Read about it only @journalgazette.net www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
Public hearing set for proposed Fort Wayne charter school
A former top administrator at Fort Wayne Community Schools is now working to launch a charter school on the city's southeast side.
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Spending tonight at Fort Wayne Community Schools, where I now have a southpaw-friendly table! @journalgazette.net
A national immigration crackdown that has most recently sparked outrage in Minnesota is affecting Allen County schools through social media campaigns and rumors. Read my story for @journalgazette.net www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
Allen County schools talk rumors, online posts calling for ICE support, opposition
A national immigration crackdown that has most recently sparked outrage in Minnesota is affecting Allen County schools through social media campaigns and rumors.
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Southwest Allen County Schools could be the new home for the Aboite library branch. @journalgazette.net www.journalgazette.net/local/school...
Library eyes Southwest Allen County Schools land for new Aboite branch
Allen County Public Library’s new Aboite branch might sit on Southwest Allen County Schools land – a possibility district leaders welcomed Tuesday night.
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