Viewing: Education Policy
March 5, 2018
IDOE Report: Choice Scholarship Program Growth Has Slowed
The State Department of Education has released updated information on the state's voucher system, which has showed a slowdown in growth.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2018
McCormick Says Improvements Needed In School Safety Policy
The state's top public school official says more needs to be done around school safety, including more funding for systems of care.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2018
Senate Panel Backs Control Shift On Troubled Indiana Schools
The bill has already been approved by the House. It now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
Legislation Expanding Access To School For the Deaf Advances
A provision in a bill to address a handful of education matters would allow some non-public school students enroll at the Indiana School for the Deaf.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018
Indiana State Teachers Assoc. Opposes Arming Teachers With Guns
An ISTA statement calls on lawmakers to arm schools with more resources focused on counseling and helping students deal with trauma.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
IPS Approves, Considers More Innovation Schools For 2018-19
The Indianapolis Public School administration pushed ahead with efforts to expand autonomous schools and partnerships with charter operators during Thursday's board meeting.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
Indiana State Board Of Education Hosts Accountability Grade Hearing In South Bend
Board members say the concerns during this hearing echoed concerns at the previous hearing in Fort Wayne.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Sex Ed Bill Discussion Shifts To School Shooter Preparedness
Discussion on a sex education bill in the House shifted unexpectedly to school shooter response training in schools.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Statehouse Protesters Object To More Rules For Gary And Muncie Schools
Democratic state senators from northern Indiana say a school finances bill that enforces more rules on the distressed Gary and Muncie districts will eliminate public participation in public school systems.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Teacher Licensing Waivers Bill Met With Hesitation In The House
A bill designed to address the teacher shortage was met with some concern by members in the House Education Committee Thursday.
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