Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Education
August 10, 2016
Education Department Seeks $4 Million In Damages After ISTEP Debacle
The state accuses CTB, now Data Recognition Corporation, of not living up to contractual duties after the company substantially delayed releasing 2015 ISTEP+ scores.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2016
School Voucher Program Cost State $18 Million More Than Previous Year
The state spent $131.5 million in scholarships this year, which is $18 million more than last school year.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2016
Children Still Hungry For Summer Food
Why are eligible Hoosier kids missing out on free meals?
Read MoreJune 9, 2016
Summer Feeding Program Kicks Off In Indy
The program provides free, nutritious meals to children in low-income areas in Indiana during the summer months.
Read MoreJune 7, 2016
Ritz Pushes $150 Million Plan For Statewide Preschool
The State Superintendent says it's among the Department of Education's top policy priorities heading into the next legislative session.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2016
Junking Indiana's ISTEP test: What Might Come Next And At What Cost?
Lawmakers want to overhaul standardized tests, but state and federal law could limit how much they change.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2015
Preliminary A-F Data Shows Huge Increase In Failing Schools
In preliminary numbers compiled by State Board of Education staff, 17 percent of Indiana's K-12 schools will be considered failing under the state's A-F accountability system. Last year, 4 percent of schools were considered failing.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
New Technical Committee Will Advise State Leaders On Tests
State leaders say they recognize the difficulties presented by changing standardized tests, and that they are taking the necessary steps to help make the transition go more smoothly.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2015
Report Shows Steep Increase In Indiana Homeless Students
Data show that Indiana saw an 81 percent increase in the number of homeless students from 2008 to 2013.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2015
Commission Meets To Address Indiana's Teacher Shortage
A 50-member commission created by State Superintendent Glenda Ritz met for the first time Friday to begin developing strategies to address Indiana's teacher shortage.
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