The Daily Report Card: Indiana Lawmakers Talk Letter Grades In House Chambers

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

State superintendent Tony Bennett delivers opening remarks Tuesday at the Select Commission on Education, held on in the chambers of the Indiana House.

Hi StateImpact readers. I’m out sick today, but here’s a roundup of education headlines. See you when I see you!

A summer sqabble? – Get On The Bus Indy Star education reporter Scott Elliott candidly admits his disappointment that Tuesday’s Select Commission on Education “followed a politically predictable script” — Republicans didn’t ask “any tough questions,” Democrats sat “with cannons pointed all during the presentation.” (blogs.indystar.com)

Córdova delivers ‘Last Lecture’ – WBAA Purdue’s outgoing president “believes she will leave the university in a better position than when she took over five years ago.” (baa.org)

Elite colleges recruit community college transfers – Community College Spotlight “As elite colleges try to boost diversity, more community college students are transferring to selective four-year institutions.” (communitycollegespotlight.org)

Pendleton school tests ‘flipped classroom’ approach to maximize students’ hands-on learning – The Herald Bulletin We’ve written about this method before — “it’s intended to cut out lecture time in class and provide more one-on-one time with teachers.” (therepublic.com)