Viewing: Education Policy
October 5, 2016
Education Dept. Says ISTEP Grades Will Be Made Public In The Next Month
Schools and parents received individual student ISTEP scores back in August, but they were embargoed.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2016
Indiana Won't Factor Achievement Gaps Into School Rankings This Year
The Indiana State Board of Education voted Wednesday to suspend part of Indiana law that requires schools to show progress in closing these gaps to receive an "A" ranking in the state's A-F system.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2016
Holcomb Unveils Education Plan, Proposes More Funding For Special Ed, Language Learners
Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Holcomb unveiled his education plan this morning during an annual meeting of Indiana school boards and local superintendents.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2016
McCormick Lays Out Plan For Indiana Education
Jennifer McCormick, the GOP candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, released a detailed plan Wednesday on how she would manage education and attempt to influence state policy if she ousts incumbent Glenda Ritz in November.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2016
Indiana Republican Legislation Would Restore GI Bill Funds For ITT Tech Student Veterans
Indiana's Republican congressional delegation has filed legislation to help veterans who were students at ITT Technical Institute when the for-profit college suddenly shut down last week.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2016
Your State's Schools Are In Trouble When A Judge Says ...
A Connecticut Superior Court judge wrote a scathing indictment of his state's public education system. We've curated the 10 best lines.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2016
New Proposal Sought Before Panel Drafts ISTEP Replacement
After one of the last meetings of the ISTEP+ panel, it seems unlikely the group of educators and policy makers will draft a plan for a new state assessment.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2016
Ed Dept. Calls For Background Checks, Trainings To Identify Sexual Predators
It's an issue the Legislature has been studying all summer, and a topic that's been all over the news.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2016
The Road To Affordable Pre-K In Indiana
Some believe every child in the state should attend pre-k on the state's dime, others think the focus should be on low-income families.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2016
Panel Of Educators Plans For New Federal Standards
Monday's meeting focused on establishing goals for graduation rates and student achievement.
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