Indiana High School Graduation Rate Rises Slightly In 2016
Barely, just barely, but it rose.
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January 13, 2017
January 12, 2017 Legislation Filed To Repeal ISTEP With Yet-To-Be Decided Replacement Test
The hope was a new exam could be in place soon. But lawmakers said this month it could take two years to create it.
Legislation Filed To Repeal ISTEP With Yet-To-Be Decided Replacement Test
The hope was a new exam could be in place soon. But lawmakers said this month it could take two years to create it.
January 11, 2017 State Board Of Education Releases 2016 School District A-F Grades
The state board of education released district A-F grades Wednesday for the 2015-2016 school year. More than 150 schools saw their rating dip, with 90 percent of Indiana schools receiving a B or C rating. Only 23 school corporations received an A rating. Gary Community Schools in northwest Indiana received the state’s single F rating. As […]
State Board Of Education Releases 2016 School District A-F Grades
The state board of education released district A-F grades Wednesday for the 2015-2016 school year. More than 150 schools saw their rating dip, with 90 percent of Indiana schools receiving a B or C rating. Only 23 school corporations received an A rating. Gary Community Schools in northwest Indiana received the state’s single F rating. As […]
January 10, 2017 McCormick’s Department Of Education Lays Off 34 Employees
The Indiana Department of Education fired 34 employees this week, as the department transitioned to a new administration under state superintendent Jennifer McCormick. The IDOE employees 250 people, making the this a 14 percent reduction in staff. Those fired were low, mid and high-level employees in all departments within the IDOE. Incoming Communications Director Molly Deuberry says some of the terminations […]
McCormick’s Department Of Education Lays Off 34 Employees
The Indiana Department of Education fired 34 employees this week, as the department transitioned to a new administration under state superintendent Jennifer McCormick. The IDOE employees 250 people, making the this a 14 percent reduction in staff. Those fired were low, mid and high-level employees in all departments within the IDOE. Incoming Communications Director Molly Deuberry says some of the terminations […]
Report: Indiana’s Teacher Evaluation Law Needs Update
Indiana University researchers recommend the law be changed to focus on new teachers and remove measures that tie teacher pay to evaluations.
January 9, 2017 Jennifer McCormick Sworn In As State Superintendent
Jennifer McCormick was sworn in as Indiana’s 44th Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jennifer McCormick Sworn In As State Superintendent
Jennifer McCormick was sworn in as Indiana’s 44th Superintendent of Public Instruction.
January 6, 2017 How To Follow Along, And Get Involved In, Indiana’s Legislative Session
How a bill becomes law, making your voice heard and other useful tidbits.
How To Follow Along, And Get Involved In, Indiana’s Legislative Session
How a bill becomes law, making your voice heard and other useful tidbits.
Holcomb Wants Top Education Official To Be Appointed, Not Elected
Legislators plan to file a bill next week to make the schools’ chief an appointed position.
January 5, 2017 House Education Bills Span School Prayer To Election Finance
We take a look at some of the proposed education legislation.
House Education Bills Span School Prayer To Election Finance
We take a look at some of the proposed education legislation.
January 4, 2017 Union Wants Program To Help Teachers Address Student Trauma
The state’s largest teachers’ union laid out their legislative priorities Wednesday, and one of the group’s goals is to train teachers to deal with student trauma. Indiana State Teachers Association President Teresa Meredith says one of its main legislative priorities is to train teachers to recognize and work with student trauma. Meredith says one in […]
Union Wants Program To Help Teachers Address Student Trauma
The state’s largest teachers’ union laid out their legislative priorities Wednesday, and one of the group’s goals is to train teachers to deal with student trauma. Indiana State Teachers Association President Teresa Meredith says one of its main legislative priorities is to train teachers to recognize and work with student trauma. Meredith says one in […]