Don’t miss the opportunity to join forces with NBA Hall of Famer, philanthropist and successful entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the Gary Community School Corporation to make college dreams a reality of our students! Earvin “Magic” Johnson Headed to Gary, Indiana - April 28, 2014 The Gary Community School Corporation is teaming up with legendary [...]

Gary to Hold Community Conversation, Strategize on How to Improve Schools, Close the Achievement Gap   Gary, Ind. – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson announced today that Gary will partner with the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Department of Education to hold a “community conversation” to discuss strategies to advance learning, enhance student engagement [...]

Recently, during a Black History Program, Fifth Third Bank officials announced that a $5,300 scholarship had been created in the name of Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. The scholarship is for one graduating senior who attends a high school (public, private or charter) in Gary. The application is available at Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway (front desk) [...]

On Friday, April 12, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson officially launched “Breakfast with the Mayor” at the Thea Bowman Leadership Academy (TBLA), 975 W. 6th Ave. in Gary. Students from the Boys to Men Club, Honor Society and Recycling Club joined Freeman-Wilson at the inaugural event. Several students asked the Mayor questions on a range of topics [...]