Celebrate Family Literacy Day Jan. 27
Finding time to learn, even for just 15 minutes a day together with your child can be hard to do

Love of reading starts early, at home and on the go
Learning to enjoy reading at an early age gives your child a jumpstart on his or her education, but schoolwork should not be the only reason to raise an eager reader. Enjoyment of reading is an important puzzle piece to a fulfilled life. Here are some fun strategies to get your children interested in the written word:

5 Indy schools' students succeed despite poverty and other challenges
Principal Joyce Akridge grabbed a microphone during first-grade lunch at Indianapolis Public School 79. The chattering quickly hushed. Dozens of smiling faces turned toward her.

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Blood drive to benefit student with bone cancer: The Davenport North High School Student Senate will host a blood drive Feb. 14 in honor of Brandon Sissel, a student who was diagnosed with bone cancer last year. The drive will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the large gym at North High School, 626 W. 53rd St. Donors can also stop by any area blood center that week and ask that their donation be applied ...

Friend says missing toddler’s mom made child scream
Zinah Jennings, the mother of a Columbia toddler last seen Nov. 29, squeezed the little boy’s hand until he screamed with pain the last time a longtime friend saw them in late November, the friend said Tuesday.