March 7, 2026
Teen sleep is getting wrecked by more than just phones
Teens aren’t getting enough sleep! And a two-decade study suggests it’s getting worse.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2026
A-F grades for schools are back. Indiana approves accountability model
Indiana education leaders approved a new A-to-F school accountability grading system Wednesday, restarting a process that has been paused since 2021.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2026
IPS adopts new student policy in latest move involving ICE lawsuit from Attorney General Rokita
The Indianapolis Public Schools board adopted a new policy on student privacy Wednesday in response to a lawsuit from the state attorney general claiming the district unlawfully impeded federal immigration enforcement.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2026
Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? One Indiana district thinks so
A rural Indiana school district leader started a network of microschools to help keep students in his schools. The model could spread.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2026
Indiana cracks down on kids' social media, cell phones in school
Indiana lawmakers have approved sweeping new restrictions on children’s access to social media and cell phones.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2026
IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson: Families must stay engaged as the city shifts to mayor-appointed education board
IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson says her top priority is maintaining stability for families as a new mayor-appointed board will take over large pieces of the city’s divided education system.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Mayor-appointed board to assume control of IPS and charter school facilities, finances
The Indiana Senate passed legislation, creating a mayor-appointed board to oversee IPS finances and facilities. It now heads to the governor.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2026
IU President Whitten gets $100,000 raise, annual salary now $1 million
Indiana University’s Board of Trustees approved a $100,000 raise for President Pamela Whitten today, putting her salary at $1 million.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2026
Warren Township delays move of 5th graders into elementary schools
Here’s why the 9 elementary schools will become K-5 buildings in the 2027-28 school year.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2026
Ivy Tech is getting a mission makeover. Here's what could change
Legislation would reshape Ivy Tech Community College governance, add workforce-focused board expertise and require research aligning degrees with employer needs.
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