What are students doing after a summer workshop on bullying at Butler University? We go to an Indianapolis high school to see how students are implementing the plans they made.

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American Graduate - Bullying Prevention Update - September 26, 2012

Students who get the opportunity to study outside do better on tests and are more interested in learning. This segment of American Graduate looks at the annual trip that a Shelbyville middle school science class takes to the Smokey Mountain National Park.

American Graduate - Outdoor Education - September 19, 2012

New models of teacher assessment are being rolled out in schools across Indiana because of changes to state law. This segment of American Graduate looks at how schools are responding as the school year gets rolling.

American Graduate - Teacher Assessment - September 12, 2012

School test scores are lower for non-white students. Lawrence Township is making progress in a several year initiative to eradicate the racial achievement gap. This segment of American Graduate looks at what they're doing to make a difference.

American Graduate - Achievement Gap - September 5, 2012

A good start is very important in education. In fact, quality pre-school experiences can be linked to better educational outcomes. This American Graduate segment looks at Indiana's Paths to Quality program that helps child care centers provide the best care possible.

American Graduate - Indiana's "Paths to Quality" Child Care Center Program - August 29, 2012

Indianapolis high school graduates with developmental disabilities are getting innovative job and life skill training through Project Search. This American Graduate segment follows them for part of their journey.

American Graduate - Project Search - August 22, 2012

The data is clear: when parents are involved in schools, children do better.

American Graduate - Parent-Teacher Partnership Matters - August 14, 2012

Education students at Butler University are working with teens across the city to address bullying. Students will take plans they've developed and work to make a difference in their schools.

American Graduate - Bullying - August 8, 2012

Missing school will lead to poor performance in the classroom. A new state-wide study is calling for changes in the law about how absenteeism is tracked in Indiana.

American Graduate - Chronic Absence - August 15, 2012

As the conversation about improving graduation rates continues, students and teachers weigh in with their ideas about what's working and what's not.

American Graduate - Students and Teachers Talk - July 25, 2012

Indiana school counselors who help students and families plan for college are getting trained to be even better advocates.

American Graduate - College Counseling - July 11, 2012

Project based learning may use traditional tools including lectures, textbooks and tests but the focus is on relevancy, inquiry and hands on learning organized around a central question.

American Graduate - Project Based Learning - July 4, 2012

A new free tool through Easter Seals Crossroads will help parents know if their child is developing on schedule.

American Graduate - Make the First Five Count - June 27, 2012

Student teaching will face changes as assessments on classroom teachers and tests for students increase the stakes.

American Graduate - Student Teachers - June 20, 2012

Foster Youth face big challenges that spill over into the classroom. American Graduate talks about the challenges and one student shares her story.

American Graduate - Foster Youth - June 13, 2012

Reporter Jo Ann Klooz explores the dropout crisis in Indianapolis. Listen to 90.1 FM HD1 Wednesdays at 6:35 am, 9:35 am and 5:44 pm for weekly reports from Jo Ann and a variety of youth voices from the community.

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