Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Education
March 13, 2025
Indiana charter school board director is out. He says not by choice
James Betley served as the board's executive director and general counsel for nearly a decade. The director at Trine University's Education One was picked to replace him.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2025
New Indiana bill aims to make schools ready to respond if a kid’s heart stops
Nearly 90% of kids who go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die. But many Indiana schools aren’t equipped to respond if it happens. But a bill introduced this legislative session would require schools to be prepared if someone’s heart stops.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2024
Indiana commission accused of neglecting oversight of restraint, seclusion in schools
A new state law, prompted by a WFYI investigation, now requires the Indiana Commission on Seclusion and Restraint to meet twice per year. But the group has gone 14 months without a single meeting.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
IDOE opens feedback on second draft for new high school diplomas proposal
The Indiana Department of Education is now accepting feedback on its second draft of new high school diploma requirements. This is the last public comment period before the IDOE develops its final plan.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Champion of English learners: Pike's Graciela Miranda wins 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Pike High School’s Graciela Miranda has been an educator for 23 years. She was recognized for her civic engagement, as well as connecting with students and families.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
8 kindergartners were arrested last school year, Indiana reported. But it's not true
The arrests appear to show a surge in violent behavior by young Indiana school children but a WFYI review of the data found the arrests never happened.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
Thousands of Indiana teachers, school staff injured by students, new state report reveals
More than 3,000 injuries were reported to the state education department.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Indiana school districts, educators honored at third annual Educational Excellence Awards Gala
The Indiana Department of Education awarded a total of nearly $5 million to 25 school corporations throughout the state on Friday at the third annual Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2024
Indiana’s first Civics Bee champion cares about student mental health
The Richmond High School freshman made it through rounds of questions on founding documents and historic court rulings to become a Bee finalist.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2024
Purdue president: New Indiana high school diplomas won’t meet admission requirements
Purdue University’s president says proposed changes to high school diplomas do not meet the school’s admission standards.
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