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Hoosiers ages 50 and older are currently eligible to sign up and receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Hoosiers who are first responders or healthcare workers still qualify to sign up for the vaccine, as well. If you qualify, you can sign up online by visiting ourshot.in.gov, over the phone by calling 2-1-1 for assistance, or by contacting one of Indiana’s Area …

Locutras, Lizbeth Martinez y Diana Reyes, entrevistan a su invitada Alison Ortis – Cortes.  Ellas hablaron de los deportes que juegan, las tradiciones de las quiniceañeras y su cultura, y sus experencias en su escuela. Host, Lizbeth Martinez and Diana Reyes, interview their guest Alison Ortis-Cortez.  They talked about sports, quinceañera’s tradition and culture, and their experiences with school.

Sara Laughlin came to Teachers Warehouse nearly a decade ago through her association with the Bloomington Rotary Club. She loves the mission of supporting teachers who support their kids. Teachers Warehouse is a resource for teaching and student supplies for teachers in Monroe County and a few surrounding counties. Sara has slowly elevated her engagement with Teachers Warehouse. She began …

Recently a criminal investigation into fraud in the testing regimes for college entry revealed that wealthy people buy advantages; many of us surely simply shrugged. What’s new? Folks with money look to buy the path they and their children tread. We seem to accept this even if we are, on occasion, outraged. And it can’t surprise you if I say …

The State Senate passed a bill to create special firearms training for teachers. House Bill 1253 will require that teachers and staff members complete at least 40 hours of firearms training, before they can carry a firearm on campus. Faculty will also be required to pass a mental health assessment test, to prove they are fit to carry a firearm. …

A vehicle caused property damage to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, last night; Bloomington is planning improvements to the intersection of 17th and Dunn Streets; Two teachers allege they were shot with pellet guns, earlier this year, during an active shooter drill at an elementary school; MCCSC has created a tip line for reporting instances of bullying and bias; Bloomington Common Council …

Area service providers, including the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, are stocking up in order to cover the so-called SNAP Gap, following the federal government shutdown; The City of Bloomington began an extensive survey of municipal trees, last week; Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton will give his annual State of the City Address, on Thursday night; The Indiana House of Representatives passed a preliminary state …

In the recent week, Los Angeles Unified School District teachers went on strike against the district, demanding better salaries and smaller class sizes. Voices in the Street went out to ask area listeners if they believe that teachers are paid enough.

Sue Cull has been a driving force at Teachers Warehouse, a Bloomington-based nonprofit providing free classroom supplies to teachers in numerous Indiana counties. Teachers Warehouse supports equitable and exciting education, creative problem-solving and student engagement, and offers an opportunity for local businesses, organizations, and individuals to donate useful items. As President, Sue is a remarkable visionary, fundraiser, and connector, whose …

La locutora de Hola Bloomington Maria Auxiliadora Viloria entrevista a maestras de español Gabriela Coolidge (maestra de español en la Escuela Primaria Childs), y Adriana Spencer (maestra de español en la Escuela Primaria University) quienes desarrollaron un proyecto de intercambio de arte y literatura bilingüe. También se habla con Cynthia Roberts de CUBAmistad y Debbi Conkle de las ciudades hermanas …