Articles tagged as: Jennifer McCormick
October 16, 2020
McCormick On The 2020 Election: 'Public Education Is Definitely On The Ballot'
Indiana's final elected schools chief says that the 2020 election has a lot on the line, especially for education. But she has concerns about the future of the position of the state's top education official.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2020
Democrat Gains GOP Backer In Indiana Attorney General Race
Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel announced the endorsement Thursday from schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2020
Indiana Education Head On Reopening Schools: Contact Tracing Is A 'Beast'
Many districts across the state are bringing students back in person but are also offering online learning for those nervous about returning. Schools have already recorded positive coronavirus cases since reopening and had to adjust their plans, including shutting down temporarily.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2020
McCormick: Privacy Concerns From Parents Make Contact Tracing In Schools Difficult
Indiana is investing millions of dollars in contact tracing, and health experts say it can help isolate and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. But schools are reporting challenges with that process.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2020
Indiana State Superintendent Says Schools Can Safely Reopen
Jennifer McCormick, the state's school superintendent, said that she thinks it's best for medical experts to determine if, when or how schools should reopen.
Read MoreJune 9, 2020
State Leaders Leave COVID-19 School Reopening Plans To Local Health Departments
Many worry about how to pay for some of the changes, and whether or not all of them will be needed or possible in different parts of the state.
Read MoreApril 21, 2020
McCormick: Schools Challenged By E-Learning, Will Likely Stay Remote Through Summer
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick says the local response from school districts to support K-12 students learning from home is taking shape but the disparity in funding is emphasizing inequalities.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2020
State Superintendent Shares Her Education Concerns With Community
A parent advocacy group for Northwest Allen County Schools continued a series on education by bringing in state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick Tuesday night.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2020
Lawmaker Renews Efforts To End Funding For Voucher Schools That Discriminate
Indianas first openly gay state senator, J.D. Ford (D-Indianapolis), filed the bill for the second year in a row, this time with support from the states schools chief.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2019
Heading Into Her Final Year In Office, McCormick Releases 2020 Priorities
McCormicks priorities include things like increased accountability for virtual and brick-and-mortar charter schools.
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