Viewing: Education Policy
June 13, 2018
State's Coalition School Pilot Program Approved By Board of Education
The group of districts will waive some state requirements to change how they offer career and technical education, or CTE.
Read MoreJune 13, 2018
Muncie Schools Board Candidates Try To Win Over Community And Ball State
Muncie residents heard passionate answers from hopeful applicants for the future Ball State University-appointed Muncie Community Schools board Tuesday night.
Read MoreJune 13, 2018
State's Virtual Schools Committee Holds First Meeting
Committee members say they want to know more about the challenges of operating virtual schools and explore virtual education in general.
Read MoreJune 11, 2018
Indiana Continues To See Teacher Shortage Amid Drop In Pay
The U.S. Department of Education said that in Indiana, inflation-adjusted teacher pay has fallen since the 1999-2000 school year.
Read MoreMay 30, 2018
State Withholds Funding For 4-Year-Old Kindergarteners
A change going into effect this year says schools won't get state money for kids who aren't at least 5-years-old by Aug. 1.
Read MoreMay 25, 2018
Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training For Teachers Soon To Take Effect
Indiana teachers grades 5 and up must go through suicide prevention training at least once every three years, beginning July 1.
Read MoreMay 25, 2018
What Could School Takeover Bill Mean For Struggling Districts?
Several struggling Indiana school districts could eventually be impacted by a controversial school takeover bill legislators passed during the special session earlier this month.
Read MoreMay 24, 2018
Superintendent Wants State Dollars To Help With Gun Training, Purchases
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer has said while Indiana law allows districts to arm teachers, she doesn't think it's a good idea.
Read MoreMay 23, 2018
eLearning Option Lets Schools Avoid School Year Extension
Indiana is no stranger to school closures due to bad weather, but increased eLearning options have allowed more schools to avoid makeup days.
Read MoreMay 21, 2018
State Releases New ILEARN Sample Questions
Elementary and middle school students will first take the state's new ILEARN assessment in Spring 2019.
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