Bloom Archives
Tag: Monroe County Community School Corporation
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Anti-Semitism On the Rise: Where We Stand in Bloomington
There is no doubt that acts of anti-Semitism are increasing, in this country and around the world. Polls show that fewer people know about…
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Bloomington’s Black Leaders of Tomorrow
To choose Bloomington’s black leaders of tomorrow, Bloom was looking for students who are outstanding in scholarship, the arts, or other fields; who are…
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All-Female Architectural Firm Specializes in Community Builds
You can call them community organizers, minus the petitions, posters, and marches. Armed instead with feasibility studies, CAD renderings, and blueprints, the team at…
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MCCSC Bus Drivers Win State ‘Roadeo,’ Head to Nationals
In June, a “roadeo,” officially known as the School Transportation Association of Indiana’s (STAI’s) School Bus Safety Competition, challenged drivers to prove their mettle.
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Caleb Poer: Political Activist
Caleb Poer, 17, admits there was a time when he wasn’t politically aware. “I don’t remember thinking about politics until Barack Obama was running…
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Eskenazi Undergoes Renovation but School Outreach Continues
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) requires every second-grade student to visit the Indiana University Eskenazi Museum of Art, but since the museum…
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L. Julius Hanks II MCCSC Coordinator of Diversity Opportunities
On a wall in his office at the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC), L. Julius Hanks II has a picture of the Bloomington…
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Tree Project Puts Down Roots for B-town’s Next 200 Years
In 1984, Bloomington was the first city in Indiana to receive the Tree City USA designation given by the Arbor Day Foundation, an honor…
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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…