"Soft skills" would be a new standard for schools under a piece of legislation being considered by lawmakers in the Senate this week.

A bill to let some teachers waive content area exams has been approved by some lawmakers, which could help address the teacher shortage.

Indianapolis Public Schools will only make a few changes to the rules that govern how much money schools get next year. But some schools, including those that serve many undocumented students, could get less money.

Proposed legislation lawmakers are considering would create special licenses in math for elementary school teachers.

Federal lawmakers continue to fight over the future of DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects immigrants brought into the country illegally as children. The uncertainty is stalling legislation that would make attending college easier for students in Indiana.

Lawmakers have approved a pair of school funding bills to address a multi-million dollar funding gap caused by a surprise uptick in public school students.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos approved Indiana's plan to adhere to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act Friday.

Indiana lawmakers want to study the impact of 529 College Savings Plans on state revenue now that the accounts can be spent on tuition for private K-12 schools.

The State Board of Education has proposed a plan to change Indiana's grading system for school accountability, which has already been met with some criticism.

A bill mandating K-12 computer science curriculum received overwhelming support during testimony, but there are some concerns about access.