Background
Stories about how government shapes education statewide.
New Law Creates More Suicide Prevention Efforts Statewide
Indiana lawmakers want schools to develop more robust suicide prevention policies while teachers get training on the issue.
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May 4, 2017
May 3, 2017 Sanctuary Campuses Now Illegal Under Indiana Law
Indiana has officially outlawed colleges and universities from pledging to not cooperate with immigration authorities.
Sanctuary Campuses Now Illegal Under Indiana Law
Indiana has officially outlawed colleges and universities from pledging to not cooperate with immigration authorities.
April 17, 2017 As Indiana Looks To Spread Pre-K, Online Option Sparks Controversy
The bill looking to expand state funded pre-K also allocates $1 million for in-home digital preschool learning.
As Indiana Looks To Spread Pre-K, Online Option Sparks Controversy
The bill looking to expand state funded pre-K also allocates $1 million for in-home digital preschool learning.
April 13, 2017 So-Called ‘Prayer In Schools’ Bill Sent To Indiana Gov. Holcomb
It asserts students’ right to express their beliefs in class writings.
So-Called ‘Prayer In Schools’ Bill Sent To Indiana Gov. Holcomb
It asserts students’ right to express their beliefs in class writings.
Bill To Make State Superintendent A Political Appointee In Limbo
Legislation making the state schools superintendent an political appointment is in limbo as the House weighs its options.
April 3, 2017 Muncie Schools Added to Bill Despite District Opposition
The House Ways and Means committee voted Monday to include Muncie schools in a bill that provides financial assistance for struggling districts.
Muncie Schools Added to Bill Despite District Opposition
The House Ways and Means committee voted Monday to include Muncie schools in a bill that provides financial assistance for struggling districts.
March 31, 2017 This Week At The Statehouse: Budget, Superintendent, ISTEP+
This week at the Statehouse, the state superintendent bill gets a revival in the Senate and the Senate unveils its education budget.
This Week At The Statehouse: Budget, Superintendent, ISTEP+
This week at the Statehouse, the state superintendent bill gets a revival in the Senate and the Senate unveils its education budget.
March 27, 2017 Bill To Make State Superintendent A Political Appointment Revived
It seemed the issue would die this year since Senate rules prevent similar bills from being considered in the same session.
Bill To Make State Superintendent A Political Appointment Revived
It seemed the issue would die this year since Senate rules prevent similar bills from being considered in the same session.
March 24, 2017 This Week At The Statehouse: School Prayer, Unions, Student News
We’re now firmly in the second half of the 2017 legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse.
This Week At The Statehouse: School Prayer, Unions, Student News
We’re now firmly in the second half of the 2017 legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse.
March 2, 2017 State Rep. To DeVos: Hire More Educators On Your Staff
Rep. Melanie Wright sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos asking her to hire a public school educator as her Deputy Secretary.
State Rep. To DeVos: Hire More Educators On Your Staff
Rep. Melanie Wright sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos asking her to hire a public school educator as her Deputy Secretary.