ISTEP+ Panel Submits Recommendations For Writing New Test
The ISTEP panel issued its final set of recommendations to the legislature for how to re-write the state’s assessment system.
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November 29, 2016
November 28, 2016 Tomorrow We’ll Have An ISTEP Recommendation, What Can We Expect?
Tuesday is the last state ISTEP panel meeting, and members are expected to vote on a plan to overhaul the state’s assessment system. The group will submit this plan to the legislature as a recommendation. During the 2016 General Assembly, lawmakers voted to get rid of the current ISTEP+ assessment. The legislation also created the […]
Tomorrow We’ll Have An ISTEP Recommendation, What Can We Expect?
Tuesday is the last state ISTEP panel meeting, and members are expected to vote on a plan to overhaul the state’s assessment system. The group will submit this plan to the legislature as a recommendation. During the 2016 General Assembly, lawmakers voted to get rid of the current ISTEP+ assessment. The legislation also created the […]
November 21, 2016 Legislative Leaders Agree On Expanding State-Funded Pre-K
Legislative leaders outlined their priorities for the 2017 General Assembly Monday, and all agreed they want to expand the state’s pre-K scholarship program. The question that will face the full General Assembly is how much it will be expanded. Republican and Democratic legislative leaders from both chambers agree state funded pre-K should be a priority in […]
Legislative Leaders Agree On Expanding State-Funded Pre-K
Legislative leaders outlined their priorities for the 2017 General Assembly Monday, and all agreed they want to expand the state’s pre-K scholarship program. The question that will face the full General Assembly is how much it will be expanded. Republican and Democratic legislative leaders from both chambers agree state funded pre-K should be a priority in […]
From Policy To Personnel: Pence’s Possible Influence On Education
Hoosier are likely to influence the next U.S. Department of Education.
November 18, 2016 School Group Calls Pence, Trump To Denounce Hateful Speech, Bullying In Schools
Indianapolis school reform group Stand For Children has sent a letter to Vice President-elect Mike Pence asking him to condemn racial bullying and other “horrifying acts” happening in schools.
School Group Calls Pence, Trump To Denounce Hateful Speech, Bullying In Schools
Indianapolis school reform group Stand For Children has sent a letter to Vice President-elect Mike Pence asking him to condemn racial bullying and other “horrifying acts” happening in schools.
November 16, 2016 Education Board To Legislature: Expand Pre-K For ‘High Needs’ Children
The Indiana State Board of Education joins a cadre of state business leaders, philanthropic organizations and Superintendent-elect Jennifer McCormick.
Education Board To Legislature: Expand Pre-K For ‘High Needs’ Children
The Indiana State Board of Education joins a cadre of state business leaders, philanthropic organizations and Superintendent-elect Jennifer McCormick.
November 15, 2016 ISTEP Panel Finishes Broad Plan To Submit To Legislature
The state’s ISTEP panel concluded its meetings Tuesday with a broad set of recommendations. Chair Nicole Fama will compile what was said for a recommendation to the legislature. The panel will vote on that recommendation at its final meeting, Nov. 29. The 2016 General Assembly voted to stop using the current ISTEP+ format at the end of […]
ISTEP Panel Finishes Broad Plan To Submit To Legislature
The state’s ISTEP panel concluded its meetings Tuesday with a broad set of recommendations. Chair Nicole Fama will compile what was said for a recommendation to the legislature. The panel will vote on that recommendation at its final meeting, Nov. 29. The 2016 General Assembly voted to stop using the current ISTEP+ format at the end of […]
Trump Rumored To Consider Tony Bennett, Luke Messer For Education Secretary
Bennett was once a rising star in the school reform movement until he was hit with a series of setbacks and ethics charges.
November 11, 2016 Students Face Racially-Charged Taunts In VP-Elect Pence’s Hometown
The day after Vice President-elect Mike Pence returned to Indiana, reports of students facing election-related racial taunts have emerged from his hometown. In a memo to members of the Bartholomew Consolidated School District in Columbus, Superintendent Jim Roberts called students to respect each another. “Our school system will not tolerate actions that demonstrate a lack […]
Students Face Racially-Charged Taunts In VP-Elect Pence’s Hometown
The day after Vice President-elect Mike Pence returned to Indiana, reports of students facing election-related racial taunts have emerged from his hometown. In a memo to members of the Bartholomew Consolidated School District in Columbus, Superintendent Jim Roberts called students to respect each another. “Our school system will not tolerate actions that demonstrate a lack […]
With A New Superintendent, Which Policies Hang In The Balance?
The unexpected election result came in the middle of huge education policy transitions in the state.