Nation’s Report Card: Indiana Students Boost Science Scores, But Gaps Remain
Indiana is worst in the nation for score gaps between male and female eighth grade public school students.
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October 27, 2016
October 25, 2016 RTV6 Takes Deep Dive Into Why Indiana Teachers Leave Profession
Almost 1 in 5 educators will leave their jobs at the end of any academic year.
RTV6 Takes Deep Dive Into Why Indiana Teachers Leave Profession
Almost 1 in 5 educators will leave their jobs at the end of any academic year.
October 24, 2016 Initiative Aims To Help Low-Income Marion County Students Get College Scholarship
A new initiative plans to enroll 500 new high school students in a state-sponsored college scholarship program for low-income students.
Initiative Aims To Help Low-Income Marion County Students Get College Scholarship
A new initiative plans to enroll 500 new high school students in a state-sponsored college scholarship program for low-income students.
October 21, 2016 What You Need To Know About 7 School Referenda On November’s Ballot
The November election isn’t only about politics. There’s a lot at stake for these public school districts, too.
What You Need To Know About 7 School Referenda On November’s Ballot
The November election isn’t only about politics. There’s a lot at stake for these public school districts, too.
October 19, 2016 State Awards $16 Million For School Improvement
Indiana superintendent of public instruction Glenda Ritz awarded the grants Wednesday, to 14 schools, which all have “D” or “F” grades in the state’s school rating system.
State Awards $16 Million For School Improvement
Indiana superintendent of public instruction Glenda Ritz awarded the grants Wednesday, to 14 schools, which all have “D” or “F” grades in the state’s school rating system.
October 18, 2016 High School Grad Rates Up Nationally, Down In Indiana
Federal officials announced this week the national high school graduation rate reached an all-time high of 83 percent for the 2014-2015 school year. But while the rate is up nationally, Indiana’s graduation rate decreased for the first time since 2010. During the 2013–2014 school year, Indiana’s four-year high school graduation rate was 87.9 percent. One […]
High School Grad Rates Up Nationally, Down In Indiana
Federal officials announced this week the national high school graduation rate reached an all-time high of 83 percent for the 2014-2015 school year. But while the rate is up nationally, Indiana’s graduation rate decreased for the first time since 2010. During the 2013–2014 school year, Indiana’s four-year high school graduation rate was 87.9 percent. One […]
WATCH: State Superintendent Candidates Debate
The candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction held their first and only debate in Fort Wayne Monday. The candidates have similar viewpoints on policy issues, but differ on how they would lead Indiana’s Department of Education. Republican Jennifer McCormick criticized the way her opponent, Democratic incumbent Glenda Ritz, communicates with Indiana schools. “It’s becoming […]
October 17, 2016 Inside A Dual-Language Preschool For Migrant Workers’ Children
Indiana farms employ between 2,000 and 20,000 migrant farm workers, depending on the season. A free preschool for migrant children prepares them for kindergarten. Wherever it may be.
Inside A Dual-Language Preschool For Migrant Workers’ Children
Indiana farms employ between 2,000 and 20,000 migrant farm workers, depending on the season. A free preschool for migrant children prepares them for kindergarten. Wherever it may be.
October 13, 2016 You’re Invited: State Superintendent Debate In Ft. Wayne
This election season finally has an end in sight. As you all are thinking about who will receive your vote on Nov. 8, we have an opportunity for you to learn more about the candidates for State Superintendent. The state superintendent’s race is different from past years, as we have two educators running for the position. Want […]
You’re Invited: State Superintendent Debate In Ft. Wayne
This election season finally has an end in sight. As you all are thinking about who will receive your vote on Nov. 8, we have an opportunity for you to learn more about the candidates for State Superintendent. The state superintendent’s race is different from past years, as we have two educators running for the position. Want […]
October 12, 2016 Ritz And The Department Of Education Propose New Testing System
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz and the Department of Education issued a proposal for Indiana’s new testing system. The plan is just one design the ISTEP committee could consider sugesting to the 2017 General Assembly next legislative session. The 2016 General Assembly passed a law getting rid of ISTEP last spring, and it also created the ISTEP committee to recommendation a […]
Ritz And The Department Of Education Propose New Testing System
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz and the Department of Education issued a proposal for Indiana’s new testing system. The plan is just one design the ISTEP committee could consider sugesting to the 2017 General Assembly next legislative session. The 2016 General Assembly passed a law getting rid of ISTEP last spring, and it also created the ISTEP committee to recommendation a […]