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The Buzz from December 16, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 16, 2021, Edition.

Christmas in Indianapolis

Indiana Pacers

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Crime

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Zoo

Indy Fuel

Other Indy News

American College of Education announces new Master of Arts Programs

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Indianapolis based American College of Education, an accredited online college that provides online master’s degree programs for educators, has announced its new Master of Arts in Teaching and Transition to Teaching Certificate programs for people with a passion for teaching who have not had the benefit of formal training in the field.

Professionals seeking a career change to the classroom now have an easily accessible path to certification through American College of Education. These rewarding programs provide comprehensive training to individuals new to the teaching field who are eager to share their professional experience and skills to inspire students.

“Well-trained teachers have the power to become change agents in their classrooms and school districts,” said Sandra J. Doran, President, American College of Education. “We are proud to provide an affordable, accessible entrance into the teaching profession for individuals who may have always wanted to teach and are seeking the right training and mentorship.”

Both the Master of Arts in Teaching and Transition to Teaching Certificate programs provide a path to initial teacher certification in Indiana at the elementary and secondary levels. Features of these programs include:

  • Convenient online curriculum that may be completed within a year to 18 months even while working.
  • Tuition between $4,000 and $7,000.
  • Elementary or Secondary teaching focus.
  • 10-week student teaching experience.

Students first pursue initial teacher licensure in Indiana and then may be able to transfer certification to their home states.

Indiana State Fair Offers College Knowledge

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Visitors to the Indiana State Fair this year will be educated on more than sweet corn and dairy cows. Learn More Indiana’s college-themed booth located in the Toyota Expo Hall will provide information about Indiana’s public and private colleges, college admissions and financial aid processes, as well as interactive games and prizes for younger visitors. The booth is open all 17 days of the State Fair, which runs Aug. 3-19.

“Our State Fair booth is a great place for Hoosier students to start exploring their college options,” said Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “With many college application deadlines approaching this fall, now is the perfect time to plan your college path. And, for younger students, it’s never too early to start making your college and career plans and learning how to make them a reality.”

Visitors will be able to talk to representatives from Indiana colleges and take home information about Learn More Indiana and its free resources for students and families, including print publications for students of all ages, online resources at LearnMoreIndiana.org, and a toll-free helpline for all college questions at 1-800-992-2076.

Led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Learn More Indiana is a partnership of state and local organizations working together to help Hoosiers of all ages plan, prepare and pay for college completion and career success.

For more information, visit LearnMoreIndiana.org.

Indy Jazz Fest Jazz Jam 2011

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Indy’s best jazz artists are coming together with the city’s youth this summer as Indy Jazz Fest expands its overall focus on jazz education. In collaboration with its education partner, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, Indy Jazz Fest presents Jazz Jam workshops, free for all ages, as it continues a year-round dedication to strengthening the city’s arts scene.

What: Indy Jazz Fest Jazz Jam
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011 – 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. AND Saturday, August 27, 2011 – 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Jazz Kitchen / 5377 N. College Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Who: ALL AGES are welcome to attend and participate
Tickets Cost: FREE

Event Details
Held at the Jazz Kitchen (5377 N. College Ave.) these interactive workshops and jam sessions provide all ages the chance to learn from the city’s most renowned jazz artists, giving them direct instruction from world-class musicians and the ability to incorporate new techniques into playing. The free events will last from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 23 featuring Indianapolis Jazz Foundation President Bill Lancton and other area jazz professionals, and on August 27 featuring international jazz educator and saxophonist Jamey Aebersold.

About Indy Jazz Fest
The mission of Indy Jazz Fest is to showcase, unify, strengthen and perpetuate Indianapolis’ important jazz heritage through a weeklong, world-class music festival. A celebration of community and culture that showcases jazz music in a variety of great venues across the city, the Indy Jazz Fest has become a cultural icon since its start in 1999. With an increased emphasis on jazz education, the Indy Jazz Fest has expanded from just one day to an entire experience, ultimately benefiting the Indianapolis arts community throughout the year by creating meaningful links between jazz education and the city’s jazz performance scene. The IJF is managed by a partnership of jazz record label Owl Studios, The Jazz Kitchen and the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, enabling the festival to connect with top arts organizations as it weaves together the legacy of Indianapolis through art, film, sculpture and music. The Indy Jazz Fest will ultimately reach upwards of 40,000 people through a combination of performances, workshops, school concerts, master classes and community partnerships in the unification of the Indianapolis arts scene.