Republican Senate Leaders Outline 2018 Priorities, Including School Funding
Those priorities include Sunday alcohol sales, opioid abuse prevention, and covering a gap in school funding left by an enrollment miscalculation.
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January 10, 2018
Schools in Financial Trouble Could Get New Early Warning System
Lawmakers will consider legislation this session, that would create a type of early warning system to to help identify schools facing significant financial problems. The state took over Gary and Muncie Community Schools last year after their finances reached crisis levels. Now, Sen. Eddie Melton (D-Gary) has filed legislation to prevent more major state takeovers […]
January 4, 2018 Cursive Writing Debate Back At The Statehouse
One lawmaker has earned the nickname “Queen of Cursive” for proposing the same piece of legislation for seven years in a row.
Cursive Writing Debate Back At The Statehouse
One lawmaker has earned the nickname “Queen of Cursive” for proposing the same piece of legislation for seven years in a row.
January 3, 2018 Lawmaker Proposes Change to Legalize Sunscreen In Schools
Some schools have strict rules around a student’s ability to bring sunscreen to school, but a state senator wants that to change.
Lawmaker Proposes Change to Legalize Sunscreen In Schools
Some schools have strict rules around a student’s ability to bring sunscreen to school, but a state senator wants that to change.
December 28, 2017 Lawmakers Propose Tweak To Solar Legislation To Benefit Schools
The fix would help more schools finance solar projects, to reduce their electric bill and put money back in the classroom.
Lawmakers Propose Tweak To Solar Legislation To Benefit Schools
The fix would help more schools finance solar projects, to reduce their electric bill and put money back in the classroom.
December 27, 2017 Lawmakers Prepare for Changes on Graduation Paths, Diplomas
The House Education Committee Chair says the state’s diploma structure needs to be revised in order to meet federal requirements.
Lawmakers Prepare for Changes on Graduation Paths, Diplomas
The House Education Committee Chair says the state’s diploma structure needs to be revised in order to meet federal requirements.
December 26, 2017 Report: Hoosiers Could Pay More For Childcare Than College
ChildCare Aware reports the average Hoosier family spends nearly a third of its income on child care costs.
Report: Hoosiers Could Pay More For Childcare Than College
ChildCare Aware reports the average Hoosier family spends nearly a third of its income on child care costs.
December 21, 2017 Report: Teen Drug Use Is Down Nationally And In Indiana
The report is one of the first to take a comprehensive look at the rise in vaping among teens.
Report: Teen Drug Use Is Down Nationally And In Indiana
The report is one of the first to take a comprehensive look at the rise in vaping among teens.
December 20, 2017 IDOE Faces Special Education Funding Gap
Schools can ask the state for additional money for special education costs, but funds for those services is tighter than previous years.
IDOE Faces Special Education Funding Gap
Schools can ask the state for additional money for special education costs, but funds for those services is tighter than previous years.
Education Advocates Stress Importance Of Informed Care
Education advocates say trauma informed instruction plays a key role in student success and should be part of the conversation to address opioid addiction.