Daniels: Without recovery, schools face tough 2011
K-12 education in Indiana already has faced $300 million in reduced state funding this year as the state has cut spending
in the face of lower tax revenues.
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Schools decry funding disparity in lawsuit
Hamilton Southeastern will see its per-pupil spending of $5,000 drop about $100 in 2010 despite a projected 900-student increase,
the lawsuit says. Indianapolis Public Schools, which has lost more than 1,000 students a year for the last five years, will
receive $7,500 per student in 2010.
Growing Indiana schools districts suing over funding
Hamilton Southeastern, Franklin Township and Middlebury Community Schools of Elkhart County say the school-funding formula
unfairly penalizes districts with growing enrollments.
Some Indianapolis charters see financial position weaken
Mayor’s report shows smaller cash reserves for many schools, but one charter operator blames late government payments.
State tries new plan to track students’ growth
Instead of focusing on standardized tests, the Indiana Growth Model will monitor individual students’ academic growth to measure
their progress and identify effective teaching methods, state public education officials say.
Education by statistics
Inconceivable as it might sound, will the increasing focus on academic performance in public schools give private schools
a run for their money? It wouldn’t be the first time statistics upset an apple cart.
Daniels says he’d sign bill to push back school start
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he’d sign legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor Day
if the General Assembly approves the proposal.
COPPER: Misunderstandings put Indiana school funding in a bind
State government overreacted in its attempts to reign in construction costs, and should seek middle ground
State Senate could vote on school start date bill
The Indiana Senate could vote by midweek on legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor
Day.
Indiana Senate panel approves school-start-date bill
The committee endorsed legislation that would prevent the state’s public schools from starting classes before Labor Day.
Lilly Endowment gives another $6 million to ISU institute
Philanthropic giant has gifted $29 million since 2003 to fund research and education in financial services.
Bill to hold back some 3rd-graders has steep cost
Indiana Senate Education Committee votes 8-3 to advance the bill, which now moves to the Senate Appropriation Committee.
Indiana applies for $500M in federal schools grants
Indiana application for competitive grants includes aggressive proposals that could force out inefficient teachers and convert
struggling schools to charter schools.
ISTA wants schools to tap reserves, rainy day funds
State teachers union’s recommended approach differs sharply from spending cuts and salary freezes recommended by the Indiana
Board of Education.
State board offers districts guidelines for K-12 cuts
The Indiana State Board of Education is sending a checklist to school districts across the state that outlines options communities
should consider, including using fees to pay the costs of sports and other extracurricular activities.
City’s sole high school will keep Anderson name
The district’s school board voted 6-1 Tuesday night for a plan using the Anderson High School building for grades 10-12 starting
next fall. The Highland High School building will house grades 7-9.
State high school graduation rates keep rising
According to data released Friday by the Indiana Department of Education, 81.2 percent of Hoosier high school students scheduled
to graduate in 2009 did.
Board approves revamp of Indiana teacher licensing
The new rules are expected spur future teachers to spend more time learning subject matter and less time taking education
classes.
Indiana math, science teacher program to expand
Programs similar to the Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship will begin this year in Ohio and Michigan and up to two
other states.
School foundations step up to pay for programs as funding dries up
The Washington Township Schools Foundation on the north side is among those that wants to raise money
for buildings and other high-cost needs.