Indiana has a national reputation for encouraging school choice. Republican vice presidential pick Mike Pence has touted school choice as part of his education record. Certain ratings put the state as the biggest champion of school choice. In a nutshell, there’s a lot of choice and people know it. It’s a simple idea. Proponents say choice gives families the ability to leave schools […]
State superintendent Glenda Ritz assembled a panel of educators and education experts to help create a plan for accountability under new federal guidelines.
Latino teens in Indiana are more likely to struggle with depression than white peers. Researchers say the stress of straddling two cultural identities can contribute to mental health challenges.
The popular Harshman Middle — a school with a waitlist of more than 500 students — would be replicated if the IPS Board approves the plan.
Eli Lilly is partnering with several other groups statewide to lobby the 2017 legislature to create pre-k scholarships for low-income families.
The highest levels of lead and arsenic were found in the West Calumet Housing Complex located next to the school, but a small portion of lead was also found on a corner of school grounds.
The department accuses the company CTB, now Data Recognition Corporation, of not living up to contractual duties, after the company substantially delayed the release of 2015 ISTEP+ scores.
The Lifeline Law provides immunity from underage drinking charges to minors who seek help for themselves or others.
The board will use input to decide the future of two turnaround schools, Beveridge Elementary School in Gary and Joseph L. Block Junior High in East Chicago.
Students who attend recovery schools have a relapse rate of 30 percent within six months. After typical treatment, like 30-day rehabs and outpatient programs, attendees have a relapse rate of 70 percent.
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