Articles tagged as: school accountability grades
November 14, 2018
State Releases A-F School Accountability Grades For 2017-18
The state accountability system changed in 2016 to include a greater focus on student progress, and most schools received high marks on their growth measures this year.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2018
One-Third Hoosier Schools Receive Different Accountability Grade From The Feds
Schools are getting letter grade ratings this year from both the state and federal government, and because of new education law, some schools will get two different ratings.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2018
State Shifting Focus Of Quality Reviews Toward School Leaders, Environment
Each year the state reviews schools with at least two years of failing letter grades, to look at different aspects of a school’s operations and figure out how they can improve.
Read MoreMay 30, 2018
Indiana Schools To Get Separate State, Federal Grades
Schools will receive grades this year from a state accountability law and through the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The formulas differ so schools may not receive matching grades.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2018
State School Accountability Rules Change Likely To Be Delayed
At a meeting to consider public comments and figure out details around the board's proposal this week, many members agreed to press pause on the issue.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
Indiana State Board Of Education Hosts Accountability Grade Hearing In South Bend
Board members say the concerns during this hearing echoed concerns at the previous hearing in Fort Wayne.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
Can Gary Schools Be Saved By A State Takeover?
States have used different methods to reform urban districts in fiscal and financial peril. In Indiana, the controversial decision was made to give a single manager absolute power of the Gary Community School Corporation. But will it work?
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2018
Public Comment On School Accountability Rules Begins Next Week
The State Board of Education is working to create new rules around school accountability.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2018
State Board Approves School Grading System Proposal
The State Board of Education has proposed a plan to change Indiana's grading system for school accountability, which has already been met with some criticism.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2016
State Board Of Education Approves 2015 School Accountability Grades
Grades approved by the board reflect changes signed into law last month. The law ensures lower ISTEP scores do not negatively impact schools during the state’s transition to more rigorous college and career ready academic standards.
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