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Good morning from MJ at Chalkbeat Indiana! Today’s top story is a teacher Q&A. Amelia talked with Isaac Adams who shared how a teacher inspired him to land back at his alma mater as a robotics teacher. Read more below.
Plus, a heads up for our Indy readers: The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, or IPEC, meets at 5 p.m. Thursday at VisionLoft Mass Ave, 235 N Delaware St. See the agenda and sign up for public comment here.
If you want to prep ahead of the meeting, read our coverage from the first meeting here and check out the IPEC member bios here.
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How this robotics teacher gets students interested in a challenge
Isaac Adams just led his Indianapolis school’s robotics team to seven medals at nine tournaments. He traces his love for his work back to one teacher from two decades ago.
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Several Indy-area schools still in school after Memorial Day, IndyStar (Paywall)
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Thumbnail image courtesy of Isaac Adams
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