Articles tagged as: schools
October 27, 2022
Indiana lawmakers give a preview of key education topics for upcoming legislative session
The bipartisan interim education committee released its final report on Monday, detailing recommendations for bills and topics during the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Indiana districts announce big pay raises for substitutes amid shortage
Facing a shrinking pool of substitute teachers, a few school districts in Indiana have announced major pay raises to entice subs with teaching experience back to the classroom.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
After two pandemic years, this Indiana school feels closer to normal
Hoosier students are starting their third school year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Now, many classrooms are closer to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022
Clinics are open for back to school immunizations
Back-to-school immunization clinics this summer are part of a statewide effort to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations.
Read MoreMay 24, 2022
Gary residents demand lawmakers return schools to community control
The state took over the Gary schools five years ago when the district was in dire financial trouble. Indiana lawmakers still don’t have a plan to return control to residents.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
Indiana hopes statewide education job board will help recruit workers
Indiana opened a statewide job board for schools this week. The state hopes to increase applications by making it easier to find and apply for jobs in one centralized portal. It's just one part of a broader strategy.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Despite controversy, lawmakers made notable changes for Hoosier schools during the 2022 session
Controversial bills aligned with national political battles on cultural and social issues in schools dominated conversations at the Statehouse this session. But lawmakers also conducted plenty of other legislative business that didn't get as much attention -- including several notable changes for education.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2022
Indiana Senate rejects material harmful to minors proposal in final moments of the 2022 session
A measure to remove a legal defense for Indiana schools and public libraries accused of sharing harmful material failed during this year's legislative session. The Senate voted down the proposal as its final move before adjournment.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
Indiana's latest COVID-19 update shows further decline in newly reported school cases
Indiana saw an explosive number of COVID-19 cases reported in schools as many kicked off the new academic year without requiring masks. But since a peak around Labor Day, Hoosier schools have reported fewer new cases each week.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2021
Doctors: To Combat Increase In Pediatric Hospitalizations, Wear Masks In Schools
Indiana, like many states in the U.S., is experiencing a rapid increase in the number of children in hospitals due to COVID-19. One in 38 kids with a positive COVID-19 test are hospitalized in Indiana.
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