Articles tagged as: Indiana teacher shortage
October 18, 2021
Indiana just started talking to feds about years long special ed license problem
Indiana is scrambling to correct a longstanding violation of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and it plans to stop issuing emergency permits for special education teachers in less than nine months.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2021
Indiana violated federal law by issuing emergency special education licenses
Indiana issued thousands of emergency special education teaching permits in violation of federal law over the last four years. But the fix could make the teacher shortage worse.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2017
Indiana Teacher's Union Spells Out Priorities For 2018
The Indiana State Teachers Association says educators feel disrespected, and it plans to work on changing that next year.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2017
Survey: 94% Of Indiana Schools Can't Fill Teaching Jobs
A Fall 2017 survey finds Indiana's public school districts still struggle to hire teachers despite efforts by the state to address the problem.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Senator Proposes Salary Changes To Retain Teachers
A new bill could change what determines increases in teacher salaries in hopes of retaining teachers.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2015
Blue Ribbon Commission Finalizes Its Agenda For Teachers In 2016
More concrete and specific designs for reversing Indiana's teacher shortage are emerging ahead of the legislative session.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2015
House Will Work On Teacher Scholarships, Protections
Tuesday marked Organization Day, the official kickoff to the 2016 legislative session and the day lawmakers reveal more details about their ideas for upcoming legislation.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2015
Ball State Report Doubts Teacher Shortage In Indiana
Ball State economist Michael Hicks says confirming a teacher shortage in any state depends on what numbers you use.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2015
Lawmakers To Discuss Recommendations On How To Address Teacher Shortage
Legislators will gather at the Statehouse for Monday's meeting of an education panel that's been gathering input on potential solutions to the state's drop in the number of teaching licenses issued.
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