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It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It). The importance of rock ‘n roll education.

perspectives • May 23, 2013

I’ll always remember the day that I finally understood music. It was Sunday, November 15, 2009 at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Milwaukee, WI. My fifth Springsteen show was nothing entirely out of the...

Superintendent evaluates RISE, prepares for transition out

Beats • May 19, 2013

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, the school district has finished evaluations for the first year of the new RISE standards. “I think the Carmel Clay Schools did as good a job in a first...

The Plight of Suzy Lee: Why a senior in Pittsburgh named Suzy Lee Weiss is my hero.

perspectives • April 25, 2013

She has been hailed as whiny, bratty, fake and malevolent, but Suzy Lee Weiss is my hero. On March 30, Suzy Lee, a senior at Taylor Alldendice High School in Pittsburgh, blatantly called out college...

Carmel Clay School Board identifies finalists for Superintendent positon

Beats • March 26, 2013

According to the school board, it has identified three finalists for the open superintendent position. The finalists, Dr. Eric Ban, Dr. Bruce Hibbard and Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, were evaluated based on the...

Search continues for new superintendent

Beats • March 20, 2013

At the Carmel Clay School Board meeting on March 11, the board reported on the search to find a new superintendent to replace current Superintendent Jeff Swensson, who officially retires on June 30, 2013. According...

Superintendent continues report on Indiana legislature

Beats • February 28, 2013

At the Carmel Clay School Board Meeting on February 25, Superintendent Jeff Swensson reported on legislation currently in the Indiana State Legislature that may have an impact on the school district. The...

Superintendent continues work with PQSD legislation

Beats • February 6, 2013

According to superintendent Jeff Swensson, Indiana State Senate Bill 189 concerning Performance Qualified School Designation legislation has passed through the Senate Education Committee. According...

Superintendent announces resignation, continues Performance Qualified School District legislation

Beats • January 15, 2013

On June 30, 2013, Superintendent Jeff Swensson will officially resign from his post. Swensson, who has been superintendent since 2010, said he will spend the remaining period of his employment working...

The upset victory of Glenda Ritz leaves students wondering when change will come

News • December 14, 2012

On the night of Nov. 6, 2012, Dr. Tony Bennett, Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction, told his supporters at Lucas Oil Stadium that he had “no regrets;” in his four years in office, Bennett...

Superintendent continues work with PQSD legislation, RISE

Beats • December 1, 2012

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, all state legislator proponents of the proposed Performance Qualified School District (PQSD) legislation, including Senator Mike Delph, were reelected in the...

Superintendent continues RISE transition, Performance Qualified School District legislation

Beats • November 10, 2012

According to Superintendent Jeff Swensson, the Carmel Clay School District is effectively implementing the state’s new RISE Standards through the program dubbed “Carmel RISE.” As of the middle of...

Why it’s time to elect Mitt Romney

acumen • November 2, 2012

Before I begin, it is imperative that we are all on the same page. This election is not a social election. In all facets, it is purely economic. While I understand that issues like gay marriage and...

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