Viewing: Education Policy
February 21, 2018
Senate Committee Approves Resolution On Autism
A resolution in the Senate is urging lawmakers to look into how well schools are prepared to work with students on the autism spectrum.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2018
Gary Emergency Manager Plan: Close School, Reconfigure Grades
The state-appointed manager of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Friday the district faces an $18 million annual deficit.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
Concerned Senate Committee Postpones Vote On Muncie Schools Bill
An Indiana Senate committee has decided to postpone voting on a controversial school financials bill because of its effect on Muncie and Gary schools.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
'Soft Skills' Bill Moves Forward In House
A bill focused on increasing lessons around employability skills like getting to work on time and working well with others in schools has been approved by the House Education Committee.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
Can Gary Schools Be Saved By A State Takeover?
States have used different methods to reform urban districts in fiscal and financial peril. In Indiana, the controversial decision was made to give a single manager absolute power of the Gary Community School Corporation. But will it work?
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2018
Public Comment On School Accountability Rules Begins Next Week
The State Board of Education is working to create new rules around school accountability.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2018
State Ed Board Member: IPS Not Transparent, Should Delay Property Tax Request
A member of the State Board of Education is calling on Indianapolis Public Schools to delay its request for a nearly $1 billion property tax hike for Center Township residents.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2018
School Funding Gap Widens With New Numbers
New data on student enrollment says the school funding shortfall is more than double the initial estimates lawmakers revealed late last year.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2018
Researcher Pushes Back on Cursive Writing Op-Ed From Senator
A lawmaker's push for cursive writing struck a nerve for one researcher who says her work was misrepresented.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2018
Efforts For Lower School Age Fail In 2018 Session
Lawmakers killed a bill to lower the compulsory school age, but other state officials and groups plan to bring back the conversation in future years.
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