School district to take science instruction online
Students in a central Indiana community will soon get their science instruction online instead of through textbooks, but the technology will come at a price.
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Indiana House OKs bill limiting teacher contracts
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would limit collective bargaining agreements between local districts and teachers' unions to only wages and wage-related benefits.
UPDATE: Extra tax dollars aimed at full-day kindergarten
A projected increase in state revenue should allow all Indiana school districts to provide full-day kindergarten, a long-time goal of the governor and many education officials.
Shares of embattled ITT may not have hit bottom
Some analysts believe the thrashing ITT investors have taken since the federal government unveiled a tougher regulatory scheme for for-profit schools a year ago is only the start.
Indiana’s largest school system cutting 357 teachers
Indianapolis Public Schools said Wednesday it will cut 357 teaching jobs to fill a nearly $21 million budget hole due to cuts in state funding.
Indiana panels OK teacher merit pay, voucher bills
Two pieces of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' sweeping education plan, a voucher plan that would direct taxpayer money to private schools and a merit pay bill that links teacher pay to student performance, cleared key legislative hurdles Wednesday.
Panel OKs bill linking student tests, teacher pay
Teacher pay would be linked to student performance under a merit pay bill that has cleared an Indiana House committee.
Town of Plainfield backs logistics training center
The Plainfield Town Council has agreed to spend $500,000 over the next five years to help Vincennes University create the VU Logistics Training and Education Center, the college announced Tuesday.
Senate OKs plan aimed at expanding charter schools
The Indiana Senate has approved Gov. Mitch Daniels' proposal aimed at expanding charter schools, marking the first piece of the governor's sweeping education agenda to clear both the House and Senate.
Butler’s Mack to test NBA waters without agent
Butler University junior guard Shelvin Mack will declare for the NBA draft, but not hire an agent, keeping his college eligibility as he considers his options.
Proposal aims to keep students from inadequate teachers
Indiana students wouldn't be stuck with poor-performing teachers for two years in a row under changes House lawmakers are considering to a bill requiring annual teacher evaluations.
Herff Jones sells photography division
Indianapolis-based class ring and yearbook maker Herff Jones will sell its photography division to Lifetouch Inc., the company announced Monday.
Indiana lawmakers to consider big education proposals
A House committee is expected to consider Daniels' proposal for teacher merit pay on Monday, and a Senate committee could vote on the Republican governor's controversial plan for private school vouchers on Wednesday.
Mayor’s charter schools director to leave
Karega Rausch will become the Indianapolis director of Stand for Children, an Oregon-based not-for-profit that pushes education reform through grass-roots organizing and legislative lobbying.
Starfish Initiative gets $1 million to expand student mentoring
Gift from USA Funds will allow organization to help more high-achieving, low-income teens prepare for college.
Cummins spurs launch of mechanical engineering program
This fall, Indiana University-Purdue University at Columbus will roll out its first four-year mechanical engineering program.
Indianapolis tech experts talk about the local industry
In a question-and-answer forum, leaders weigh in on topics ranging from tech transfer to the future of Aprimo.
Marian to delay med school opening until fall 2013
The Indianapolis university originally hoped to open state’s second medical school in fall 2012, but that time line proved too aggressive.
Ruth Lilly estate donates $10.7M to Indiana University
Indiana University will receive donations totaling $10.7 million from the estate of late philanthropist Ruth Lilly, the university announced Wednesday morning.
House committee nixes changes to Indiana scholarships
A proposal to tighten requirements for Indiana's popular 21st Century Scholars program for low-income students is in limbo after a legislative committee removed it from a package of revisions to college financial aid programs.