Viewing: Education Policy
February 16, 2017
Failing Private Schools Could Appeal To Keep Vouchers Under Republican Plan
A Republican proposal would allow failing private and religious schools an appeal process to keep receiving publicly funded vouchers to pay student tuition.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2017
Bonuses Inconsistent With Teacher Performance Statewide
Each year, the state allocates millions of dollars in bonuses to Indiana's highest rated teachers. But the don't all get the same amount of money.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2017
Student Journalists Seek Protection With House Bill
House Bill 1030 would prevent public K-12 schools from disciplining students for expressing their First Amendment rights in a school-funded publication.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2017
Despite Objections ISTEP Replacement Bill Passes Committee
Lawmakers argued over the future of Indiana's student testing system Thursday as legislation to make a new statewide assessment inched closer to approval.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2017
McCormick's Education Budget Request Mirrors Holcomb Plan
The Indiana Department of Education has asked lawmakers for a $280 million increase in basic school funding in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
Voucher Feud Is Focus Of House Pre-K Bill
Proposed legislation to expand the state's publicly funded preschool program is tangled up in the ongoing feud over private school vouchers.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work
"Tax credit scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2017
Donnelly Will Oppose DeVos for Education Secretary
Indiana U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he will oppose Betsy DeVos President Trump's pick for education secretary.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2017
Legislation Would Give Schools 'Freedom' To Spend State Funds How They Want, Lawmakers Say
Some Indiana lawmakers and school representatives are supporting a new bill that aims to simplify how schools are funded.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2017
Teacher Background Check Proposal Passes House Committee
Local school districts will decide whether the teacher or corporation will pay for background checks.
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