Wayne and Decatur townships in Marion County were among six school funding referenda measures across the state that won approval from local voters in Tuesday's primary election.

The states new, two-year budget allows funding for kindergartners who are 5 by Sept. 1 this year.

Hoosiers now know what the state budget will look like for the next two years. It boosts funding for education, but schools with declining enrollment will still lose money.

The bill says if schools transfer more than 15% from their classroom spending account, they have to tell the state why and how they might avoid doing it in the future.

Indiana House Republicans want to cut more than $105 million from state funds earmarked for students from low-income families.

Indiana lawmakers have rejected a proposal to block taxpayer dollars from flowing to private schools that discriminate against gay employees and students.

During the 2018-19 school year, 19 percent of IPS students were ELL students.

Superintendent Jennifer McCormick says she supports any increase for school funding. But she hopes it will be enough for everyone.

A state committee is recommending sweeping changes to rules for virtual charter schools in Indiana, as the group reached general agreement Monday on a drafted set of proposed policy changes.

Teachers say fewer fountains and faulty air conditioning makes it difficult for kids to learn.