Congratulations to Anna Porter for being selected as a 2019 regional award winner recipient of the NCWIT Indiana Affiliate Award for Aspirations in Computing!”

The Indiana Department of Education announced the 2017-2018 Four Star Schools. The Four Star Schools designation is designed by the Department to recognize great schools in Indiana. The Monroe County Community School Corporation had five schools (Childs Elementary, Unionville Elementary, University Elementary, The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, and Bloomington High School South) receive the designation.

“Receiving designation as a Four Star School signifies a pursuit of academic excellence among students, educators, and the administration,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am honored to recognize these Four Star Schools for their hard work and dedication in preparing their students for a bright and prosperous future.”

The Four Star School Award has been in existence for over 30 years. To receive Four Star designation, a school must receive an “A” on the state’s A-F accountability system and have excellent ISTEP pass rates. A total of 234 schools received the award.

For more information regarding the Four Star School Award, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/accountability/four-star-schools. To view acomplete list of recognized schools, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/news/2017-2018-four-star-list.pdf.

MCCSC Middle and High School Guide

Check out this newly released MCCSC Middle and High School Guide including information about The Academy as a MCCSC High School option!

ASE Collaboration with IU

A collaboration between ASE and the IU School of Ed is featured in this edition of Chalkboard! See pages 14-15!

Student Works Published in Limestone Post

Students completed a class project that challenged them to choose a location and reflect on what it means to them. Then they each made a video to express that location’s “sense of place.” They’ve shared their work with Limestone Post, and the results are powerful. Click here to watch and learn!

Art Education Project Combines Theater With Learning

The project represents a partnership between Art Education Assistant Professor Gus Weltsek and the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship.  Read more in this feature article!