Viewing: Education Policy
May 12, 2017
The Promise And Peril Of School Vouchers
Indiana's private school voucher program is the largest of its kind in the U.S. Whether it's "social justice" or "an assault" on public schools depends on whom you ask.
Read MoreMay 10, 2017
Failing Virtual Charter School Escapes Closure But Will Shrink
Hoosier Academies Virtual School avoided closure from the State Board of Education Wednesday but instead faces a reduction in enrollment.
Read MoreMay 8, 2017
After 2-Year Delay, Failing Virtual Charter School Could Be Closed
Hoosier Academies Virtual -- Indiana's first online public charter school -- has earned an F from the state for six years in a row. More than 3,000 students attend, grades K through 12, from all 92 counties. Some thrive, but last year, 60 percent of the senior class dropped out before graduation. On Wednesday, the State Board of Education might shut it down. In this two-part series reports, WFYI's Eric Weddle looks at the challenges facing the school and the pressures on the school's leader.
Read MoreApril 24, 2017
State Cancels 2 Schools Planned By Charter Schools USA
The Indiana Charter Schools Board cancelled the authorization for the Florida-based Charter Schools USA to operate two K-8 schools in Marion and Clark counties.
Read MoreApril 24, 2017
Muncie Takeover Bill Passes General Assembly, But Delays Action
Under the final version of the bill, Muncie is essentially put on probation.
Read MoreApril 21, 2017
Indiana's New Pre-K Plan Expands To 20 Counties, Ties To Vouchers
Currently the program serves about 1,500 students in five counties.
Read MoreApril 21, 2017
Cursive Writing Finally Gets Its Day At The Statehouse, Kind Of
It's an issue that Indiana lawmakers have declined to take-up or require for the past five years. Until now, lawmakers have killed the handwriting issue.
Read MoreApril 17, 2017
As Indiana Looks To Spread Pre-K, Online Option Sparks Controversy
The bill looking to expand state funded pre-K also allocates $1 million for in-home digital preschool learning.
Read MoreApril 13, 2017
Lawmakers Discuss Pulling Test Scores From Teacher Evaluations
In a potentially dramatic shift in Indiana education policy, lawmakers discuss removing standardized test results from teacher evaluations.
Read MoreApril 10, 2017
Indiana Ed Department Seeking Input On Federal Accountability Plan
Indiana Department of Education is holding a series of meetings across the state to gather feedback on how to respond to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
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