Articles tagged as: education
January 6, 2025
Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts. Then charters take over
The proposed Indiana House Bill 1136 would dissolve Indianapolis Pubic Schools, Gary Community Schools, Tri-Township Schools, Union Schools, and Cannelton City Schools.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2025
Six Indianapolis politicians urge IPS to share resources with charter schools
A bipartisan group of influential Indianapolis politicians and education advocates urged Indianapolis Public Schools to address financial and operational challenges and share resources with charter schools in an open letter released Friday.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2025
Indiana's 2024 graduation rate hits record high, but disparities persist
Indiana’s high school graduation rate reached a record high of 90.23% with the Class of 2024.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2024
It’s easier to get into college than it used to be. Here are Indiana's admissions rates
The median admissions rate at four-year colleges and universities increased by more than 7 percentage points between 2012 and 2022.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2024
Trump praises Indiana schools as 'well run' as he calls to close U.S. Dept. of Education
"When they run their own educational program, I think it's going to, I think they'll be able to compete with anybody," Trump said.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2024
Teachers union wants educator safety, increased pay as legislative focus
The Indiana State Teachers Association called for measures to address student-on-educator injuries, boost teacher pay, and improve conditions for educators statewide.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2024
Revamped high school diploma approved after 'messy' process
The new graduation requirements will allow students to earn qualifications for career paths after completing a base diploma.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
14 charter schools up for renewal this week in Indianapolis, across state
The Indiana Charter School Board and the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation will evaluate each school's request for a renewed charter.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
Indiana high school diplomas set to change after state board vote Wednesday
The State Board of Education will decide whether to approve changes that promote work-based learning and help high schoolers prepare for careers.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2024
Mike Braun unveils first-term education goals, keeps Ed Secretary Katie Jenner
The agenda closely mirrors his campaign promises to voters about expanding school choice options and teachers pay.
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