Stories about money: How do local, state, and federal governments pay to support the education policies they craft? How do direct costs of going to school − from textbooks to tuition − hit a parent or student’s bottom line? And how do changing budgets and funding formulas affect learning and teaching?
The school voucher program in Indiana saved the state money in the first years, but after it began enrolling more students it’s creating a deficit.
Can a decades-long investment by the Glick Family stabilize one of Indianapolis’ toughest neighborhoods by directing resources and supports to the Carriage House East apartments and the restarted School 103?
Eight schools in Indiana received state money to establish or expand dual language immersion programs.
In the heart of rural Indiana, Argos Community Schools struggles to survive as students leave. Like many rural schools, the school system’s future is uncertain.
In a move some are calling an “about-face,” Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education Thursday requesting more information about federal dollars for a statewide pre-k program.
The reduction comes after years of financial struggles for the district.
Amid Illinois’ budget deadlock, public colleges are struggling to keep their doors open. Students are worried and looking at places to transfer out of state.
StateImpact visits Gary, Indiana to learn about the community school corporation’s efforts to turn around perceptions of their so-called failing district.
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