Students Of Color Underrepresented In Indiana’s Gifted And Talented Programs
Educating gifted students of color could require more than just getting them in the door.
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September 12, 2016
September 9, 2016 Trump Wants All States To Have School Choice Opportunities
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Thursday a financial plan to expand school choice in all 50 states. In many ways, it is similar to what governor Mike Pence created in Indiana and funding formulas created by the Indiana legislature. In a speech Thursday, Donald Trump said he would allocate $20 billion to states to support […]
Trump Wants All States To Have School Choice Opportunities
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Thursday a financial plan to expand school choice in all 50 states. In many ways, it is similar to what governor Mike Pence created in Indiana and funding formulas created by the Indiana legislature. In a speech Thursday, Donald Trump said he would allocate $20 billion to states to support […]
September 8, 2016 National Group Wants To Address Lead Contamination In Schools
After a number of incidents gained national attention in recent years, the National Association of State Boards of Education say they can no longer look at lead in schools as isolated incidents.
National Group Wants To Address Lead Contamination In Schools
After a number of incidents gained national attention in recent years, the National Association of State Boards of Education say they can no longer look at lead in schools as isolated incidents.
September 7, 2016 Indiana’s Chronically Failing Online Charter School To Remain Open… For Now
For the past 5 years, Hoosier Virtual Academy has consistently received an “F” grade in the state’s A-F ranking.
Indiana’s Chronically Failing Online Charter School To Remain Open… For Now
For the past 5 years, Hoosier Virtual Academy has consistently received an “F” grade in the state’s A-F ranking.
September 6, 2016 ITT Tech Permanently Shuts All Campuses Following Federal Sanctions
The Carmel, IN-based for-profit college chain’s closure will affect over 40,000 students and 8,000 employees.
ITT Tech Permanently Shuts All Campuses Following Federal Sanctions
The Carmel, IN-based for-profit college chain’s closure will affect over 40,000 students and 8,000 employees.
September 2, 2016 The Hidden Educational Benefits Of Swimming In Preschool
Swimming at an early age can help children maintain a healthy weight, develop better sleeping patterns and aid brain development.
The Hidden Educational Benefits Of Swimming In Preschool
Swimming at an early age can help children maintain a healthy weight, develop better sleeping patterns and aid brain development.
August 31, 2016 The Feds Revisit How We Fund Our Public Schools
StateImpact contributed a story to the project about how changes to Indiana’s funding formula affected schools with high number of English language learners and students living in poverty. We reported how funding played out in Goshen Community Schools, a district with 50 percent English language learners. Today, Cory Turner of NPR’s Ed team has a follow up on […]
The Feds Revisit How We Fund Our Public Schools
StateImpact contributed a story to the project about how changes to Indiana’s funding formula affected schools with high number of English language learners and students living in poverty. We reported how funding played out in Goshen Community Schools, a district with 50 percent English language learners. Today, Cory Turner of NPR’s Ed team has a follow up on […]
August 29, 2016 Choice Advocacy Group: 8,000 More Kids Could Use Vouchers
A little over a week ago, we published an analysis of Indiana’s voucher program and how it’s evolved over the last five years. The program has grown since the 2011 General Assembly created it and former governor Mitch Daniels signed it into law. It grew because the qualifications for a charter changed dramatically. As the criteria by which […]
Choice Advocacy Group: 8,000 More Kids Could Use Vouchers
A little over a week ago, we published an analysis of Indiana’s voucher program and how it’s evolved over the last five years. The program has grown since the 2011 General Assembly created it and former governor Mitch Daniels signed it into law. It grew because the qualifications for a charter changed dramatically. As the criteria by which […]
August 26, 2016 Muncie Schools Struggling To Hire Enough Teachers
Some Indiana schools struggle to find enough teachers as the new school year begins. Muncie Community Schools officials say the district lost 53 teachers, about 11 percent of its staff, between May and Aug. 9. The district will not rehire all of the positions, but it did hired back 13, and it is still looking for three guidance counselors. In May, […]
Muncie Schools Struggling To Hire Enough Teachers
Some Indiana schools struggle to find enough teachers as the new school year begins. Muncie Community Schools officials say the district lost 53 teachers, about 11 percent of its staff, between May and Aug. 9. The district will not rehire all of the positions, but it did hired back 13, and it is still looking for three guidance counselors. In May, […]
August 25, 2016 The Road To Affordable Pre-K In Indiana
In the landscape of Indiana education politics, it’s rare to find a topic people on opposite political and ideological sides agree on. But over the last few years, one such topic has come forward: affordable pre-k. Most of the people working toward this goal agree the state should offer funding to make that possible. But opinions diverge there, over […]
The Road To Affordable Pre-K In Indiana
In the landscape of Indiana education politics, it’s rare to find a topic people on opposite political and ideological sides agree on. But over the last few years, one such topic has come forward: affordable pre-k. Most of the people working toward this goal agree the state should offer funding to make that possible. But opinions diverge there, over […]