Articles tagged as: education
August 1, 2022
Families feel pinch of back-to-school spending
Parents say the surge in inflation makes it harder for them to afford back-to-school items.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2022
ILEARN scores show struggling students remain behind after pandemic
Indiana students had slight gains on the 2022 ILEARN, but students haven’t caught up from the pandemic.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2022
Indiana’s teacher shortage has some schools scrambling
Indiana schools have an urgent need for teachers and support staff. There are thousands of open positions, but a lack of qualified candidates to fill them.
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Make more money, faster: Indiana banks on the appeal of a one-year college certificate
For hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers, one year of college could come at no cost, though few seem to know that.
Read MoreJune 13, 2022
These Indiana schools made racial equity their mission. Now they face hostile legislation
Racial gaps in student outcomes illuminate the need for schools to make sure their teaching practices aren’t just equal, but equitable — meaning they help all students reach the same levels of success.
Read MoreJune 9, 2022
Pike Township interim leader Larry Young to become school superintendent
After 24 years working in Pike Township Schools, Larry Young is set to become the new superintendent with a proposed $257,000 salary and benefits package.
Read MoreJune 7, 2022
IPS teachers may miss out on bonuses after quarantining for COVID
After a rise in COVID cases in May, some IPS teachers hope the district loosens the attendance requirements for this semester’s bonus, as well as for $2,500 in future payments through fall 2023.
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
Here’s how Indiana tried to make schools safer from shootings
After a school shooting in Indiana, lawmakers more than doubled the amount of money schools could access for safety. But political leaders refuse to discuss broadly restricting access to guns.
Read MoreJune 1, 2022
How sex education compares in Indiana and Texas
To share what sex education looks like in Indiana and Texas, WFYI digital editor for health and education Lauren Bavis spoke with WFYI investigative education reporter Lee Gaines and KERA health reporter Elena Rivera.
Read MoreMay 26, 2022
Indiana extends contract with Gary schools manager
The state board charged with overseeing Gary schools voted to extend its management contract with MGT Consulting Group while committing to focus on improving academics.
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