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Kara Schmidt (above) teaches students in Throop Elementary School in Paoli. Her work is part of a partnership between Orange County schools and Thrive Orange County, a “coalition of community leaders and citizens committed to creating a safe, stable, nurturing community for all.” What started in 2019 with Schmidt teaching just one class for two days a week now has her teaching 40 classes, kindergarten through 6th grade, at schools in Paoli and Orleans. | Photo by Faith Gammon

Public Schools in Orange County Rely on Unique Health Partnerships

Keri Jean Miksza

While public schools in Indiana are facing key policy and budgetary challenges, the Orange County public school districts in southern Indiana are working to overcome the challenges children face, via unique initiatives and innovative health-care partnerships, writes Keri Jean Miksza, an advocate with the Indiana Coalition for Public Education–Monroe County. Click here to read Keri’s article.

April 6, 2023

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s moratorium on residential evictions is set to expire on August 14. Evictions for many renters are expected to resume the next day, writes Diane Walker. While rental assistance is available, demand will likely exceed supply. Walker talked to housing experts who fear a disaster could result if more help isn’t made available. | Limestone Post

Some Renter Help Available As End of Eviction Moratorium Looms

Diane Walker

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s moratorium on residential evictions is set to expire on August 14. Evictions for many renters are expected to resume the next day, writes Diane Walker. While rental assistance is available, demand will likely exceed the supply. Walker talked to housing experts who fear a disaster could result if more help isn’t made available. Click here to read the full story.