In the Indiana Statehouse, education was the star of the legislative session. On Monday, Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb acknowledged, Were not there yet" on increasing teacher pay.

The sticking point for lawmakers: an amendment that makes the training a requirement for school districts that chose to arm teachers.

Indiana's teacher shortage includes science and career-technical education classes both subjects many state policymakers and elected officials want more funding and support for.

Indianapolis Public Schools officials have pushed lawmakers to change a catch-all charter school bill. They say it doesn't go far enough, but some lawmakers say they can't legislate for a single school district.

Last week the same state committee approved an amendment on a different bill that would prohibit the use of projectiles during active shooter training.

The audit draws attention to the district's cash management and property procurement as they relate to federally funded school breakfast and lunch programs.

Widespread protests in several states have brought teacher pay and school funding into the spotlight, and this year, Indiana educators have pressed for statewide action on the same issues.

Indiana House Republicans want to cut more than $105 million from state funds earmarked for students from low-income families.

Lewis Ferebee was officially confirmed as chancellor of the Washington, D.C., school system Tuesday, two months after leaving Indianapolis to pursue the job.

The Daleville Community School board voted this week to revoke charters for Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy.