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IPS superintendent starts shake-up of city schools

By Ryan Vaden, 21, Rosie Bryant, 13, Misty Moore,

School is back in session, and many kids are expecting the same old routine. Well, guess what? IPS Superintendent Esperanza Zendejas has some changes in mind for the whole school district. As most people in the city know by now, Zendejas comes to us from Brownsville, Texas, where she was the school superintendent. In the past few years, Indianapolis Public Schools has had many problems, from k

Montell Jordan has things to say; this is how he does it

By Misty Moore, , Rahsaan Bartet-Jones, 12, Ryan Vaden, 21, Robin Andrews, 16

When you see the initials M.J., you probably think of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson or Michael Jackson. Is there anyone else who is qualified enough to be considered for this elite group? How about Montell Jordan? He has become one of the hottest new R & B artists this year with his hit song, "This Is How We Do It." Children's Express talked with him this summer about his background and his mu