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The Indiana State Teachers Association called for measures to address student-on-educator injuries, boost teacher pay, and improve conditions for educators statewide.

Parents and educators have voiced opposition to the state’s new high school diploma proposal since it was unveiled in March. The first public comment period ended on Tuesday, July 30. The Indiana Department of Education will reveal the state’s second draft of the proposal and kick off the second public comment period later this summer.

The Indiana State Teachers Association announced its 2024 legislative priorities on Tuesday. The states largest teachers union wants to strengthen collective bargaining rights for teachers, increase school funding, hire diverse educators, and provide social and emotional learning support for students.

The Indiana State Teachers Association said it found out less than a week before the legislative session ended early Wednesday about emails sent through a form on its website not reaching the accounts of lawmakers, The Indianapolis Star reported.

Some Indianapolis Public Schools teachers plan to be among the thousands expected to rally at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday.

Keith Gambill will become president of the Indiana State Teachers Association later this summer. Outgoing president Teresa Meredith reached her two-term limit.

Teachers say they've seen teachers leave the profession because of poor pay, lack of resources.

Gov. Eric Holcomb drew criticism last week after saying the teacher pay increase may need to wait until 2021.

An ISTA statement calls on lawmakers to arm schools with more resources focused on counseling and helping students deal with trauma.

The governor outlined his legislative plans for 2018, and it includes a number of ways he hopes to change education to better align with workforce demands.