Articles tagged as: sex education
February 27, 2024
Indiana Republicans want school boards in charge of sex ed. Critics say students will suffer
During this General Assembly, some GOP lawmakers want to require school boards to decide how and if sex education is taught.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2023
Stricter state laws are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools
A dozen state or county agencies have parted ways with tens of thousands of dollars in federal grants meant to help monitor teenagers' sexual behaviors and try to lower rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Read MoreJune 30, 2023
From pronouns to free textbooks, here are 7 new Indiana education laws
Some of Indiana's new education laws are highly controversial.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
WFYI’s education stories of 2022 – special education investigations, future of IPS, culture wars
This year, WFYI reporters tackled tough education stories – from teacher and classroom aide shortages, to major changes coming to the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Read MoreJune 1, 2022
How sex education compares in Indiana and Texas
To share what sex education looks like in Indiana and Texas, WFYI digital editor for health and education Lauren Bavis spoke with WFYI investigative education reporter Lee Gaines and KERA health reporter Elena Rivera.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022
Indiana sex educators confront online attacks, nervous schools
Advocates fear a new wave of conservative-led attacks on sex education could have a chilling effect on the availability and quality of the information students receive. Yet, research shows comprehensive sex education beginning as early as kindergarten can lead to better health outcomes for students.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2018
Teens Are Having Sex And Being Assaulted. So Why Aren't Schools Teaching About Consent?
As Christine Blasey Ford's testimony against U.S. Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh showed, reports of sexual misconduct don't just happen on college campuses and between Hollywood stars. The idea of consent is just as important at a high school party.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2018
New Indiana Law Allows Parents To Review Sex Education Curriculum
New legislation going into effect this school year allows Indiana parents to review sex education curriculum and opt their children in or out of the classes.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2018
What Education Bills Passed, Failed In The 2018 Session?
Here's a recap of some legislation Indiana lawmakers proposed, passed, and denied around education policy during the 2018 legislative session.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2018
Lawmakers Compromise On Sex Ed Bill, Opt-In Requirement
The Senate will vote on the final version of the bill on during its last meeting of the year.
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