The last schools went back in Johnson County on Wednesday. Students across Johnson County headed back to class Wednesday as schools like Edinburgh, Franklin and Indian Creek kicked off the new academic year with excitement.

These three districts are the final schools heading back to class in Johnson County, marking the start of homework, standardized testing and school activities.

Edinburgh

A common goal for the Edinburgh Community School Corp. is implementing fun in learning while still keeping a focus on improving test scores, district leaders say.

East Side Elementary Principal Jason Schoettmer said he is thrilled to be collaborating with the Indiana Literacy Cadre and the University of Indianapolis to emphasize the Science of Reading.

To improve lagging literacy rates statewide, H

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