April 4, 2024
IDOE to develop guidance on civics designations for students, schools
Indiana schools could award students a new excellence in civic engagement designation on their high school transcripts in coming years. A new law passed this year requires the Indiana Department of Education to develop guidelines to determine how students can qualify.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
All-girls charter school approved by City-County Council to open in Washington Township
The council passed a resolution to rezone 10 acres along Michigan Road for the Girls IN STEM Academy.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
How an Indianapolis teacher is using the solar eclipse to inspire her students
Indianapolis is one of several U.S. cities in the path of totality. For many students there, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness and be inspired by a total solar eclipse.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
Indiana high schoolers could have new graduation requirements
Indiana’s Department of Education seeks to overhaul how students earn high school diplomas after a years-long push from state lawmakers to create more work-based learning options.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
IPS is no longer automatically providing transportation to students
Indianapolis Public Schools families whose kids ride the bus should double check that they’ve requested transportation for their students when they register this year.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
Here’s how to find child care in Indianapolis and beyond
A state website lets you search for providers based on many options, including weekend care.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
FAFSA glitches leave students, colleges without crucial financial information
Problems with the rollout of a new form has prevented many colleges from offering financial aid packages and left students confused about how much aid they're eligible to receive as important deadlines roll by.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Hazing incidents to be public under new Indiana law
The law requires public universities and colleges to release information about proven acts of hazing on their websites.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Indiana is expanding college access, but are students actually prepared to earn a degree?
Higher education officials and school districts have pushed to boost college enrollment, including through an automatic admissions program between Indianapolis Public Schools and IU Indianapolis.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2024
Indiana wants to know why young people are skipping college
About half of Indiana high school graduates head to college, a significant decline over the last 15 years.
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