Articles tagged as: parents
March 2, 2022
‘They should be embarrassed’: Advocates criticize Indiana Senate for 0-50 vote on special education bill
The Indiana Senate voted 0-50 this week to kill a piece of legislation that would have changed the way special education disputes between families and schools are resolved.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022
Indiana senator plans to offer big changes for controversial curriculum bill Wednesday
The proposed amendment would remove requirements for teachers to post classroom materials online, and no longer require that schools create parent-led advisory committees.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2022
Parents can be silenced in special education settlements. A proposed bill would change that
A WFYI investigation found that schools often pressure parents into signing nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs, as a condition of a special education settlement. Advocates say NDAs prevent parents from talking to other parents of children with disabilities about their experience. And it leaves parents in fear that a school district may take legal action against them for a perceived violation of the clause.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2022
Proposed bill would change how special education conflicts are resolved in Indiana
Legislation that would change the way disputes between schools and families over special education services are resolved is gaining support from Indiana lawmakers.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2021
Pike superintendent faces calls for resignation
Around 2,700 community members have signed a petition calling on Pike Township School district’s Superintendent Flora Reichanadter to resign.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2021
The special education system can be hard to navigate. Here’s what three Indiana families experienced
The WFYI Education Desk is committed to special education coverage. As part of our reporting, we want to highlight and explain common challenges families face as they navigate the special education system in Indiana. Here's a digital map that follows the often complicated and confusing process that three Indiana families of students with disabilities went through.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2021
Indiana’s Youth COVID Vaccination Remains Low As Delta Variant Sweeps Through Schools
Kids are finally back to in-person school, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt learning. Cases are on the rise due to the highly contagious delta variant, which has also increased the number of youth hospitalizations. Despite the surge, the vaccination rate for eligible children remains low. And a new study shows that it may not increase.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
Divisions Grow Among School Leaders, Parents As Pandemic Continues
Local school board members are on the frontline of what is a health crisis at its core. Some school board members and superintendents across the state speak of a tough spot they’re put in. Some convey a message of confidence that things will be under control soon but others question why public health officials are not making these decisions in the middle of a resurging global pandemic.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2021
Parent Advocacy Group Demands IPS Improve Equity For Students
Parents with an education advocacy group are demanding Indianapolis Public Schools' leaders institute more equitable policies for children of color.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2021
IPS Survey Results Show Improved Treatment, But More Progress Needed In Schools
IPS provided results of the panorama survey, which focuses on three groups – students in grades 3-12, staff and families – during their last school board meeting. The district has conducted the initiative for the past three years to measure how the district is responding to topics such as school climate, faculty growth mindset and school belonging.
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