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1. Zionsville Medicaid payments for procedures, professional services reach $2,300 in 2024 (northindynews.com) — Zionsville's Medicaid providers saw payments for procedures and professional services rise to $2,300 in 2024, a 42.8% jump from the prior year, with all spending concentrated in ZIP code 46077. The report puts that figure in context of other local Medicaid categories and statewide trends, while noting looming federal funding changes that could shift more responsibility to Indiana and communities like Zionsville.
2. Cybersecurity - Blogs: Author Bios (in.gov) — Zionsville readers will spot a familiar name: former Zionsville science teacher and Pleasant View Elementary assistant principal Dan Layton, now Chief Technology Officer for Zionsville Community Schools, is profiled among Indiana cybersecurity leaders. His work on hybrid classes and districtwide technology, including earning a statewide Trusted Learning Environment Badge, is highlighted alongside many other state tech and policy figures.
3. Best high schools in Indiana (purdueexponent.org) — Zionsville Community High School ranks 12th among all Indiana high schools in this statewide list based on academics, activities, and school environment. The ranking highlights Zionsville's strong A+ Niche grade, solid student–teacher ratio, and competitive enrollment alongside other top-performing public and private schools across the state.
4. Zionsville author's book examines right-wing attacks on public education (youarecurrent.com) — A Zionsville resident and Ball State professor has co-authored a new book arguing that a well-funded conservative network is working to weaken public education through vouchers, school choice, and culture-war issues. Using social network analysis, the authors trace ties among major right-leaning groups and donors, contrasting them with smaller progressive education efforts and positioning the book as a guide for pushing back.
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