July 16, 2025
US education secretary stops at Purdue University with governor
Gov. Mike Braun says parents should be in the driver’s seat in college “because they’re generally going to be paying the bills.”
Read MoreJuly 16, 2025
New IPS program aims to spark STEM interest in middle school
A new $5.5 million grant will fund STEM programs and career pathways for IPS middle and high school students starting at William Penn.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2025
In effort to erase DEI, Indiana cuts school and college programs. Here's what got targeted
Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order prompted the end of multiple education initiatives and the removal of DEI‑related content from both K‑12 and higher‑education systems.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2025
Marion County superintendents support proposal to extend curfew after recent shootings
The City-County Council is weighing a longer curfew after recent gun violence that left five teenagers dead. Eleven local superintendents said the proposal 'is not about punishment — it's about prevention.'
Read MoreJuly 7, 2025
Marion County families' preschool costs set to rise this year as state cuts funding
Preschools are increasing their rates as Indiana makes significant cuts to its On My Way Pre-K program.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2025
'You're cheating the students': IU to cut, merge almost 250 degrees to comply with state law
After Indiana University volunteered to cut, merge or suspend 249 degrees to comply with a new law, faculty are wondering what comes next.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2025
Trump admin withholds over $100 million from Indiana schools and education
Roughly $107 million in funding for Indiana is on hold. That money would normally go to a wide range of school programs, such as migrant education, resources for English language learners and before- and after-school learning.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2025
Indiana public colleges cut almost 20% of degrees
Public Indiana colleges and universities will eliminate 19 percent of their degree programs to meet requirements added to the state’s budget, according to the Commission for Higher Education.
Read MoreJune 27, 2025
Mayor's education group begins rethinking Indianapolis schools. What happens next?
A new city education alliance began work this week to shape how Indianapolis Public Schools and charter schools share facilities, funding, and transportation under a new state law.
Read MoreJune 26, 2025
Wayne Township superintendent Jeff Butts will retire from school district
The longtime superintendent will leave MSD Wayne Township in January to take a role with the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents.
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