July 17, 2024
Database: ILEARN English and math proficiency exam pass rates for Indiana schools
The most recent data on how many students at each Indiana school are proficient in the mathematics and English/language arts.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Four CTE centers receive $700,000 apprenticeship grant
Four career and technical education centers around Indiana will split $700,000 to pilot local youth apprenticeship programs. The grant, which was awarded by Ascend Indiana, will fund apprenticeships in healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing and business.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
New principal for IPS School 87 named amid abuse scandal
Elizabeth Krutz, previously principal of LaPorte Middle School, will lead the Riverside neighborhood school following the expected approval by the school board later this month.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2024
Carmel Clay superintendent to retire after 2024-25 school year, successor picked
The superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools Michael Beresford will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
Marian University engineering camp aims to grow interest, diversity in field
Marian University's Innovation Through Engineering Camp for high school students is meant to increase diversity in engineering and encourage students to learn more about industries with a high demand for engineers.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
Perry’s school board has just 2 candidates for 4 seats. Here’s what could happen next.
Observers attribute tepid interest to a lack of awareness about school boards, and to the socioeconomic barriers to serving in a seat.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
Indiana falls short of FAFSA goal, but holds stable on completions despite rollout woes
Fewer Indiana high school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — or FAFSA — this past school year than state leaders hoped. That’s mostly because of delays and glitches in the national rollout of a new form that made it harder for some students and families to complete the FAFSA.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2024
HSE superintendent says serve kids or ‘leave’ his district amid union fight
Pat Mapes is making his plan for Hamilton Southeastern Schools clear. The district’s new superintendent said those who aren’t on board to “serve students” can leave his district.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Indiana ends seven-year takeover of Gary Community School Corporation
The Gary Community School Corporation is preparing to shift from state to local control July 1. The district is no longer financially “distressed”, but residents still will not be able to vote on their local school board for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Ahead of IUPUI split, Purdue holds inauguration of Indianapolis campus
Officials say the split from IUPUI will create more jobs and opportunities in the capital city.
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