Articles tagged as: School Funding
January 28, 2021
Virtual School Advocates Seize Opportunity To Voice Funding Frustrations, Parent Sues SBOE
An Indianapolis parent is suing the State Board of Education after it changed a policy to ensure full funding for students learning remotely because of COVID-19.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2020
Here's How Lawmakers Are Talking About Education Funding, Teacher Pay For 2021
With the upcoming legislative session rapidly approaching, lawmakers are gearing up for a series of major decisions -- including how much money to send to schools.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020
Assistant Principals To Be Required At Most IPS Schools Next Year
More than 40 schools at Indianapolis Public Schools will be required to have an assistant principal next year, after district leaders tweaked how money is allocated to each school.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2020
Indiana's Teacher Compensation Commission Unveils Report, Recommendations To Raise Pay
The governor's teacher compensation commission unveiled its report on teacher pay Monday, which includes a list of more than 30 recommendations to raise educator salaries.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020
ISTA Calls For Higher Teacher Pay, Fully Funded Schools During Upcoming Legislative Session
The state's largest teachers union is calling on Indiana lawmakers to fully fund schools and provide educators with more bargaining power during the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2020
Only 4 Indiana School Districts Are Asking Voters For Referendum Funding In November Election
Only four school corporations in Indiana are seeking voter-approval on funding referendums in this fall's election.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2020
Report: Indiana Funding Model Grows Inequity Among Schools Based On Race, Income Status
A recent report says school funding gaps between students based on income status and race are widening under Indiana's state funding model, but it also makes recommendations to change course.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2020
More Than $60 Million Going To Indiana Schools For Teacher Training, Remote Learning
The money is coming to K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, as grant awards made through the Governor's Emergency Education Relief fund.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2020
Indiana Board Of Education Makes Change To Fully Fund Schools Virtual During COVID-19
The Indiana State Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal to maintain full funding levels for schools operating online this fall. School leaders and educators say it offers much-needed stability.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020
SBOE To Consider Changing How Indiana Calculates School Funding This Fall
The Indiana State Board of Education is considering a plan to protect funding for schools reopening virtually this school year, after a warning of possible cuts from lawmakers last month.
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