Articles tagged as: schools
April 5, 2023
AEDs could save lives – but stocking them in schools isn’t easy
Across the country, millions watched in shock as NFL’s Damar Hamlin went into sudden cardiac arrest on live TV earlier this year. His life was saved. And many credit that to a quick response plan and a machine called an AED. Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation to require AEDs in schools, but mandating these devices is a complicated decision.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2023
Bill to restrict schools from hiring people with some criminal backgrounds nears governor's desk
Indiana lawmakers are close to requiring schools to fire or not hire people with certain criminal records. But the bill also opens the door for schools to make exceptions in some cases.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2023
Is a military exam a loophole in Indiana’s high school graduation rules?
A military enlistment exam has quietly become one of the most popular ways that Indiana high schoolers qualify to graduate.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2023
A FAFSA requirement for Indiana students is one step closer to becoming law
Indiana students could soon be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a shift that supporters say could give students more money to go to college and convince more of them to enroll in higher education in the first place.
Read MoreOctober 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.
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