February 27, 2024
Fight over all-girls charter school in Washington Township reflects ongoing tensions in education
The Girls in STEM Academy would be an all-girls charter school. It's a collaborative effort between Paramount Schools of Excellence, Purdue Polytechnic and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Indiana senators tank reform legislation for special education disputes
Legislation intended to help families of students with disabilities navigate disputes over special education services with Indiana school districts appears to have failed in the General Assembly.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2024
Need help filling out FAFSA? Get it this Sunday
This Sunday financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 40 locations across the state to help students and families complete the application.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2024
Charter schools bought two IPS buildings for a dollar each. What happened next?
The $1 law has caused controversy in Indianapolis, yet it’s led to just two building sales to charters. Only one still houses a school.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Purdue University Senate passes resolution opposing SB202
The Purdue University Senate passed a resolution this week that opposes a bill that would reform tenure in an effort to grow “intellectual diversity” on campus.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
Grammy winner Babyface surprises IPS students, boosts IPS music education programs
Indianapolis-born musical artist and producer Babyface surprised students at Carl Wilde School 79 with a donation of instruments.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
Robotics bill expands school grant eligibility, widens what funds can be used for
A proposal to expand grant funding for robotics competition programs passed the Senate Education and Career Development Committee unanimously Wednesday.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Indiana GPS dashboard adds new comparison, search tools for school data
Parents who want to learn how students succeed at specific schools have new tools. New updates to the state's Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed website, also known as Indiana GPS, now lets people search for schools by location.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Here’s what the Indiana AG said about making changes to the ‘Eyes on Education’ tip line
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said Friday it will not remove materials from a website it launched earlier this week publicizing complaints about schools’ materials on race, gender and politics.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Indiana looks to in-demand labor skills ahead of graduation requirements overhaul
The state is preparing to overhaul graduation requirements in an effort to better prepare students before they enter the workforce. The State Board of Education received guidance at its monthly meeting Wednesday before the rulemaking period for the new diploma requirements begins next month.
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