August 24, 2024
IU trustees violated open door law, says state public access chief
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor said that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2024
Educators at Wayne Township, Purdue Poly among Indiana Teacher of the Year finalists
The finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year are out, and several are from Marion County.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2024
Indiana students and families could face prosecution for school truancy. Here's why
When students miss lots of school without an excuse, it’s known as truancy — and in Indiana, it can lead to a visit from a truancy investigator.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
Fewer Indiana students are chronically absent from school
Last school year, 17.8 percent of Indiana students were considered chronically absent, down 1.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
$600 million available to Marion County public, private schools from Lilly Endowment
The philanthropic foundation set aside up to $450 million for public schools and $150 million for private schools in Marion County.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
In early feedback, educators offer support to second draft of new high school diploma
The Indiana Department of Education announced drastic changes to a controversial new diploma proposal on Wednesday based on community concerns. Although it is still early in the process, educator feedback on the new draft has been mostly positive so far.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
Indiana revises high school diploma overhaul after pushback. Here's the new plan
The latest proposal incorporates parts of current Indiana diplomas through seals, including a version of the honors diploma.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
Judge throws out ACLU lawsuit against Indiana tenure law
A U.S. District Court judge in Indianapolis dismissed a lawsuit challenging a controversial new state law that university professors say violates their constitutional rights.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
Database: IREAD-3 reading proficiency exam pass rates for Indiana schools
The most recent data on how many students at each Indiana school are proficient in reading.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
Purdue, IU now support a revamped high school diploma. New proposal meets admission requirements
Purdue University now approves of Indiana’s latest high school diploma draft, just weeks after sounding alarms that the state’s model fell short on academic standards.
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