Viewing: Education Policy
April 4, 2018
State Education Leaders Raise Concerns On New Charter School Report
The state released its first evaluation of charter schools this week. It details the academic outcomes and enrollment at Indiana's 93 charter schools.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018
New Indiana Law Ensures Schools May Teach Cursive Writing
A proposal mandating the teaching of cursive failed again, but the new law codifies cursive writing, alongside religions of the world, as an optional subject.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018
Gary Mayor: Lawmakers Need To Stay Out Of Our Schools
Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson says provisions limiting the power of school officials in her community are bad for government.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2018
Educators Say More Guidance Needed For Dual Language Programs
The state is helping schools with funding, but some say what they need now is more information on how to structure the programs.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2018
Deal Gives Students In Gary New Buses, Cuts District's Costs
The district's chief financial officer said Gary was able to get the terms because the district is paying its bills on time.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2018
State School Accountability Rules Change Likely To Be Delayed
At a meeting to consider public comments and figure out details around the board's proposal this week, many members agreed to press pause on the issue.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2018
Replacement Of High School ISTEP Exam Delayed Another Year
State schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick says keeping the 10th grade ISTEP exam for now is more practical than creating a new test for two years.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2018
What Is The State Doing For Homeless Students?
Hundreds of school liaisons, superintendents, and other education professionals met in Indianapolis this week for training focused on ways to help homeless children and youth. It's the first year the state has offered a training of this magnitude.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2018
What Education Bills Passed, Failed In The 2018 Session?
Here's a recap of some legislation Indiana lawmakers proposed, passed, and denied around education policy during the 2018 legislative session.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2018
David Harris Steps Down At The Mind Trust To Launch National Education Organization
David Harris, the founder and CEO of Indianapolis' most influential nonprofit that has driven dramatic changes to the city's educational landscape, is stepping down from The Mind Trust.
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