Articles tagged as: high school graduation
January 12, 2018
IDOE Releases 2017 Graduation Rate Data
The State Department of Education released 2017 graduation rate data Friday, showing numbers slightly lower than the previous year.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2018
New Graduation Policies Raise Concerns, Questions
WFYI Morning Edition’s Taylor Bennett talked with reporter Eric Weddle about the controversial change to high school graduation requirements approved by the State Board of Education in December.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2017
Lawmakers Prepare for Changes on Graduation Paths, Diplomas
The House Education Committee Chair says the state's diploma structure needs to be revised in order to meet federal requirements.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
Proposed Overhaul Of Graduation Requirements Begins To Take Shape
Members of a State Board of Education committee tasked with proposing new ways for students to qualify for graduation began sketching their plan Tuesday.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2017
Educators Want Clarity On Graduation Requirement Changes
Starting next year, students will have a new way to qualify for high school graduation. A panel of lawmakers and educators is still trying to figure it out.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2017
Discussion On Graduation Requirement Overhaul Continues
A State Board of Education’s panel met continues to discuss ways to overhaul graduation requirements to better prepare students for college and career.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2017
Indiana To Change How It Calculates Graduation Rates
Indiana’s general diploma will no longer be considered when calculating school and district graduation rates, state officials announced Friday.
Read MoreApril 10, 2017
Black Students With One Black Teacher More Likely To Graduate
According to a new study from the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, black students who have one black teacher in elementary school are less likely to drop out.
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