Articles tagged as: ISTEP
March 29, 2017
Senate Panel Moves Forward ISTEP Replacement Bill
A bill to overhaul Indiana's standardized tests passed out of a Senate committee Wednesday but some lawmakers say the legislation doesn't go far enough.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2017
ISTEP Replacement Bill Clears House
The Indiana House passed legislation Monday to replace the ISTEP exam starting in the 2018-19 school year.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2017
This Week At The Statehouse: Appointed Superintendent Discussion
Plus, proposed bills on school start date, preschool expansion, and ISTEP+'s replacement gained ground this week.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2017
Despite Objections ISTEP Replacement Bill Passes Committee
Lawmakers argued over the future of Indiana's student testing system Thursday as legislation to make a new statewide assessment inched closer to approval.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2017
Legislation Filed To Repeal ISTEP With Yet-To-Be Decided Replacement Test
Proposed legislation from the Indiana House's top education lawmaker would end the state's controversial ISTEP+ exam in 2018 and pave the way for a yet-to-be determined replacement.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2017
Senate GOP Priorities: Road Funding, New ISTEP, Vaping Reform
The caucus' top priorities include a long-term road funding plan, replacing the ISTEP test and addressing vaping liquid regulations
Read MoreDecember 14, 2016
'ISTEP' Name May Change, But Test Itself May Not For 2 More Years
Lawmakers want to avoid rushing into a new version of Indiana's school test.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2016
Once Again, Indiana Plans To Launch A New Assessment In A Year
After the ISTEP+ panel issued its final report, the Legislature has a year to plan and implement a new test, against the advice of experts.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2016
ISTEP+ Panel Submits Recommendations For Writing New Test
The General Assembly voted to eliminate the current ISTEP+ by 2018, after parents, teachers and legislators voiced overwhelming dissatisfaction with the test.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
What Can Be Expected From ISTEP Panel Recommendation?
The 23-person panel comprised of educators, parents, legislators and other stakeholders will submit their plan to the legislature as a recommendation.
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