The school playground is an important place in any child’s life. It’s a place to escape classwork, make friends, and work off the restless energy built at the desk. The students at St. Stanislaus School were buzzing with excitement on Friday when...

Earlier this month, school administrators, teachers, and staff gathered from across Northwest Indiana at the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Leadership Conference. Each year, the conference delivers specifically curated content as well as a...

The Indiana School Choice Scholarship is one of the most powerful tools available to parents looking to send their child to a school that best meets their specific learning needs. Created in 2011, it provides scholarships for families to offset...

On Saturday, July 8, Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana headed out to East Chicago to help St. Stanislaus Catholic School put on its second annual Rock the Block. The event brought the community together and showcased everything St. Stanislaus has...

While the 4th may be passed, the party never stops in the Region! Festivals are happening everywhere from East Chicago to New Buffalo. Hang out with auto enthusiasts, taco lovers, live musicians, bikers, artists, and everyone else in Northwest...