Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Education
August 22, 2023
IPS sues state, argues district is exempt from selling buildings to charters for $1
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board is asking the Marion County Superior Court to declare that the district meets an exception for the so-called $1 law.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
Seclusion, restraint of Indiana students not accurately reported by schools, audit finds
State audits confirm a WFYI investigation that uncovered some schools do not accurately report how often they forcibly isolate and restrain students.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2023
Half of Indiana high schoolers feel hopeless. So why is mental health care controversial?
Despite growing anxiety and depression among U.S. children, mental health support in schools is facing an onslaught of criticism from conservative parent activists.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2023
IDOE hears update on new graduation requirements as it prepares work-based learning expansion
The Indiana Department of Education says students are not graduating with the skills they need to be successful after high school. To better prepare students to pursue higher learning or enter the workforce after graduating, the IDOE is reimagining real-world experience in schools.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
IDOE provides update on ILEARN redesign
The statewide ILEARN test will look different over the next few years as the Indiana Department of Education works to redesign the test. The IDOE says the redesign will improve the tests quality and usefulness to educators by including three new checkpoints, flexible scheduling, and a shortened final assessment at the end of the year.
Read MoreJune 30, 2023
From pronouns to free textbooks, here are 7 new Indiana education laws
Some of Indiana's new education laws are highly controversial.
Read MoreJune 26, 2023
Lawmakers call for student protections, school accountability following WFYI investigation
A WFYI investigation revealed some Indiana schools aren’t accurately reporting how often they forcibly isolate and restrain students. A lawmaker said the reporting showed "the state has failed families.”
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Indiana State Board of Education trims K-12 education standards by 33 percent
The Indiana State Board of Education approved new academic standards on Wednesday that significantly trim what teachers are required to teach their K-12 students.
Read MoreJune 6, 2023
Indiana isn’t holding schools accountable for forcibly isolating and restraining students
Indiana lawmakers approved legislation a decade ago that was intended to regulate and curb the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. But a lack of oversight from the Indiana Department of Education means it’s unclear whether the law has had its intended effect.
Read MoreMay 12, 2023
IDOE announces plans to expand work-based learning, revisit high school diploma requirements
The Indiana Department of Education announced a plan this week to expand work-based learning.
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