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Happy Friday from Amelia at Chalkbeat Indiana!
Many mornings, when I’m on the way to drop my daughter off at daycare, I spot a young man walking with a backpack. I’d venture to guess he’s a student at Shortridge or Believe Circle City High School walking to school. We’re both on our way to start our day, and hopefully it’s a good one.
Seeing him presumably walk to school is a bit of a grounding moment for me as I start the day covering education. As we head into the weekend hopefully we can all keep the students or children in our lives top of mind.
On that heartwarming note, leading your inbox today is some good news about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
As always, reach the bureau with tips and story ideas at [email protected].
Local News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now available to children in all 92 Indiana counties
State lawmakers cut funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2025. Nearly a year later, the state announced the program is available statewide for children under 5 to get free books in the mail.
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What We’re Reading
Literacy grant produces big gains for Black and poor students in D.C., The Washington Post (Paywall)
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