March 18, 2024
Third Purdue Polytechnic school in Indianapolis delays opening
The opening of a third Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis is being delayed again — now until 2025. It is one of three schools that Education One, the charter school authorizing arm of Trine University in Angola, approved to open in Indianapolis in the next few years.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
Community college can be a gateway to a 4-year degree. But Indiana has one of the worst success rates in the nation.
Fewer than one in 10 Indiana students who enroll in community college go on to earn degrees from four-year institutions.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
Interview: Hamilton Southeastern Superintendent Pat Mapes
WFYI spoke to Pat Mapes during his first full week on the job, to discuss his plans for a district that’s faced multiple challenges over the past year.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
New HSE Superintendent Pat Mapes on reading, diversity and transparency
Pat Mapes sat down with WFYI to discuss his plans for Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2024
‘I don’t feel old here’: At Ivy Tech, retired seniors can take classes for free
Through Senior Scholars, Ivy Tech hopes to provide a place where seniors can not only continue learning but also find friendship and connection. Nearly all choose to take classes in person.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2024
State lawmakers share their thoughts on this year's education bills
Lawmakers passed a flurry of bills this year that will have a wide impact on education in Indiana. Those included efforts to combat low reading scores, promote work-based learning and prepare for new graduation standards.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2024
Measure to open state scholarship accounts to more students, expand expenses heads to Holcomb
Legislation heading to the governor's desk will expand several state education programs and increase funding for some students. Indiana's Education Scholarship Account program will open up to the siblings of students who have disabilities, and students utilizing Career Scholarship Account funds could use that money to pay for driving instruction.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2024
Religious education bill heads to governor without school chaplains
Schools must release students for religious education under a bill headed to the governors desk. House Bill 1137 retained language about religious instruction but axed language that would have let clergy work as chaplains in schools.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2024
Indiana lawmakers divided on whether to punish families for school truancy
A proposal to combat truancy in the Indiana legislature raised concerns that it would push students into the juvenile justice system.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
HSE names State Board of Education member as superintendent after former leader’s controversial departure
HSE board members voted unanimously to appoint Patrick Mapes, the former Perry Township Schools superintendent, to the top spot.
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