People opposed to the bill praised the governor's decision, but state and federal Republican lawmakers are still pushing the issue.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the measure that gained final legislative approval on March 2, according to the governor's office.

Student loan debt is a concern for many Hoosier families.

Indiana Elementary School Counselor of the Year Aaron Munson, who has been in education for over 15 years, noticed more children struggling with anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic.

A report from the Business Equity for Indy Committee found Black and Hispanic residents in Marion County face an equity crisis at all levels of education and economic opportunities.

People with higher education levels tend to live longer, healthier lives. But some African American kids in low-income communities are faced with many barriers that keep them from receiving the education they need. But one man at a majority black neighborhood in Indianapolis hopes football can help keep kids in school and out of trouble.

As the school year comes to a close, districts across the state are announcing their choices for teacher of the year. Each local winner will advance to the state level for consideration for the 2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year, which is announced in the fall.

The Bridging The Gap initiative will provide students who complete core components of the program with college credit and some cash.

Federal COVID-19 relief funding is providing K-12 schools with an influx of critically-needed cash, but millions of dollars are also providing support for early childhood education. Part of the funding will go toward a child care scholarship program for essential workers in the state.

The searchable database shows the total each public school district, charter school and adult high school in Indiana is receiving from the two federal pandemic relief spending packages and how much that amounts to per student in the district.