Articles tagged as: students
June 7, 2023
Indiana parents are kept in the dark as schools isolate and restrain kids thousands of times
Students in Indiana are secluded and restrained thousands of times each year, according to data provided by the Indiana Department of Education. But a lack of transparency — in both general education and special education environments — means parents aren’t aware of the extent to which these interventions are used in schools.
Read MoreJune 6, 2023
Indiana isn’t holding schools accountable for forcibly isolating and restraining students
Indiana lawmakers approved legislation a decade ago that was intended to regulate and curb the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. But a lack of oversight from the Indiana Department of Education means it’s unclear whether the law has had its intended effect.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2022
IPS is building a new carpentry partnership to connect students to future jobs
The new State Earn and Learn partnership between Indianapolis Public Schools, Pepper Construction and the Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters will allow an Arsenal Technical High schooler an opportunity to earn an entry-level carpentry certification.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2022
Indiana creates grant program to usher students into career pathways
The Indiana Department of Education is offering money to schools, nonprofits and employers to help shepherd students into high-wage careers. The state is calling it the Explore, Engage, and Experience grant.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022
‘Everything on the table’ as IPS addresses enrollment decline and too many schools
Indianapolis Public Schools has too few students for the number of buildings in the district. A dozen of those facilities in use are in poor or worse condition and it could take nearly $500 million to fix them.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2022
Ivy Tech, Vincennes University to offer free dual credit completion program this summer
Hoosier high schoolers will have the option to finish dual credit credentials for free this summer, through a pandemic-relief funded program being offered for the second year.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2022
Educators remain on alert as curriculum bill continues to evolve
Legislation that would limit what can be discussed in Indiana classrooms has been watered down yet some teachers still worry restrictive and punitive language could be added back before the Statehouse session ends.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2022
Communities in Schools of Indiana ready to expand after receiving $800K donation
Students who struggle to have their basic needs met may also face challenges when meeting their academic goals. But Communities in Schools has been trying to help schools meet students’ entire needs.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2022
Indiana lawmakers respond to criticisms of curriculum bill, approve sweeping changes
Senate lawmakers approved sweeping changes to a controversial school curriculum bill Wednesday. But many Hoosiers who testified on the bill said while they appreciate the effort, they still have concerns.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
Lubbers delivers final address, outlines need for further changes in higher education
Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education gave her final annual address Tuesday, touting the states successes, as well as the need for more affordable, accessible and valuable education for students.
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