Articles tagged as: U.S. Department of Education
February 24, 2021
With School Disruptions Ongoing, Federal, State Officials Begin Planning Spring Tests
Indiana has extended some testing timelines and is considering others for later spring tests like ILEARN. But so far the state isn't planning to offer remote testing or reduce the number of questions on any state exams.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
IDOE Under Federal Investigation For Pandemic Special Education Service Complaints
The U.S. Department of Education said in a letter sent to the state last week that it's "troubled" by reports of parents filing multiple complaints that their students have been forced into virtual learning plans that don't address their unique needs.
Read MoreMay 11, 2020
As Schools Address COVID-19 Crisis, They Have Three Months To Implement New Title IX Rules
The new rules revamp and clarify policies focused on when and how schools handle claims of sexual harassment or assault on campus.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2019
12 Indiana Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Honors From U.S. Department of Education
All the Indiana schools were recognized in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category, for being among the states highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018
Indiana Vying For Nearly $10 Million In Federal Pre-K Grant Funding
The grant would support a statewide needs assessment, to better illustrate Indiana's pre-K and early learning landscape.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2018
State Releases A-F School Accountability Grades For 2017-18
The state accountability system changed in 2016 to include a greater focus on student progress, and most schools received high marks on their growth measures this year.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2018
One-Third Hoosier Schools Receive Different Accountability Grade From The Feds
Schools are getting letter grade ratings this year from both the state and federal government, and because of new education law, some schools will get two different ratings.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018
Need Help Paying For College? There's An App For That
The U.S. Department of Education has developed a new smartphone app that it hopes will make the notoriously difficult Free Application For Federal Student Aid a little easier.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2018
Indiana's ESSA Plan Approved By US Department of Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos approved Indiana's plan to adhere to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act Friday.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2017
Indiana Federal Lawmakers Ask DeVos To Delay Grad Rate Change
Indiana's Congressional delegation wants the federal education department to give the state more time to prepare before changes to high school diplomas begin.
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