Viewing: Education Policy
July 6, 2017
How Indiana Gives School A-F Grades Is Changing
English learner proficiency and chronic absenteeism will now be included in school A-F calculations.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2017
High School Job Training Takes On New Life In Indiana
For years, Indiana officials have gone back and forth on whether the point of high school is to get students ready for college, or to get them ready to enter the workforce. Today, Indiana's career and technical education programs are growing rapidly.
Read MoreJune 26, 2017
State Names Muncie Community Schools Emergency Manager
A Brookston, Indiana-based company was chosen to take over the finances of Muncie Community Schools.
Read MoreJune 21, 2017
Indiana Could See Millions Cut From Federal Teacher Training Funds
The new Every Student Succeeds Act modifies the formula for which states receive federal funds dedicated to teacher and principal training and recruiting.
Read MoreJune 15, 2017
Report: Indiana's Rural Schools Disproportionally Funded
Indiana is one of the few states with disproportionate funding for rural schools. During the 2015-2016 school year, the state allocated around $5,000 per student.
Read MoreJune 9, 2017
Holcomb Appointments New SBOE Members
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed two members to the State Board of Education, filling vacancies. One is previous board member Tony Walker.
Read MoreJune 8, 2017
State Announces Pre-K Expansion Counties
During the 2018-2019 school year, low-income families in the additional 15 counties will be able to apply for their 4-year-old children to attend preschool.
Read MoreJune 7, 2017
4 Former Low-Performing Private Schools OK'ed To Take New Vouchers
The Indiana State Board of Education approved four private schools with a history of low performance and academic failure to accept publicly funded vouchers.
Read MoreMay 23, 2017
Education Secretary DeVos Visits Catholic Voucher School In Indy
At Providence Cristo Rey High School, a high-performing private Indianapolis school, nearly every student receives a voucher.
Read MoreMay 18, 2017
McCormick: 'Concern' 2 SBOE Seats Still Vacant
With two seats vacant on Indiana's education policy-creating body, the state's highest ranking education official is concerned.
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