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Good morning from MJ at Chalkbeat Indiana! Today’s top story is from Amelia. Crispus Attucks High School is getting a major expansion through the school’s healthcare fellowship program with IU Health. Read more below.
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Indy’s Crispus Attucks High School to receive new healthcare lab and gym via $44 million expansion
The expansion at Crispus Attucks High School includes a 2,400-seat gym and a new health lab. Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana University Health are splitting the cost.
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What We’re Reading
Report says IU job, program cuts weren’t required by finances, The Herald-Times (Paywall)
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