Indiana education committee looks at sexual misconduct
A group of Indiana lawmakers is looking at sexual misconduct in schools to see if legislation is needed in 2017 to help curb abuse.
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Musk’s brother plans to plant 100 gardens at Indy schools
A group run by Kimbal Musk—billionaire Elon Musk's brother—is expanding its footprint to Indianapolis in a big way, aiming to cultivate at least 100 patches of land for schoolchildren to study.
Indiana flunked hardly any teachers last school year, new DOE report shows
Of the 68,386 educators evaluated by the state in 2015, just 260—0.38 percent—got the lowest rating, a status that could put educators in the state at risk for being fired.
State seeks $4M from testing company for ISTEP glitches, delays
The holdup in scoring the 2015 ISTEP created a number of major problems for the state and required legislative action, according to education officials.
Four Indianapolis high schools face uncertain futures
Indianapolis Public Schools officials are holding meetings this week to discuss possible major changes for John Marshall, Broad Ripple, George Washington and Northwest high schools.
IPS considers letting high school students sleep in
With research increasingly pointing to health and academic benefits for teens who sleep later in the day, some Indianapolis Public Schools board members are calling on the district to explore the possibility of starting high school later in the morning.
Clock ticking for Indiana to replace ISTEP, but no plan has emerged
Starting Wednesday exactly 134 days remain until the panel charged with overhauling Indiana’s testing system must make recommendations. But after three meetings, no one can even agree on a broad vision for the test.
Mind Trust gives Tindley network consulting, recruitment help
Indianapolis’ cash-strapped homegrown charter school network Tindley Accelerated Schools is getting a boost from one of the city’s most ardent school choice supporters.
Indiana governor, lawmakers consider preschool expansion
Indiana's governor and legislative leaders have agreed to expand the state's foray into state-funded pre-kindergarten, but uncertainties about its effectiveness are causing some lawmakers to question the scope and cost of such an expansion.
IPS starting program for non-English speakers
The new program will help a population of the district that has increased by 50 percent in the past 10 years. In the 2015-16 school year, the district served more than 4,300 students who were learning English.
The end of busing in Indy: A more segregated school system calls it quits
The lawyers and advocates who fought for the city’s busing program believed it would give all Marion County students the same access to quality schools. But 35 years after the program began, it’s not clear what it achieved.
After years of failure, IPS considers drastic change for east-side school
District leadership says all options are on the table for John Marshall High School.
Washington Township residents weigh tax increase for schools
The district is hoping to raise $185 million for construction and $6.5 million for its general fund, which covers day-to-day expenses.
Indiana schools chief proposes statewide pre-K education
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz is calling on lawmakers to adopt a pre-kindergarten program that would include all students regardless of family income. She estimates her plan would cost about $150 million a year.
IPS eliminates substitute teacher crisis almost overnight
The district is reporting that its sub crisis is virtually gone, wiped away just months after bringing on a private company to recruit and place substitute teachers.
Strapped Muncie Schools district plans to cut 37 teaching jobs
A financial review this year found the Muncie Community Schools system has a $16 million deficit.
Noblesville High instructor pushes to change the educational system
If the 60 students in Don Wettrick’s innovations class at Noblesville High School aren’t willing to fail, they won’t succeed in his class.
Senate report: Illegal immigration costs state $131M
The study factored in K-12 education, health care and incarceration costs. But advocates say undocumented immigrants also add to the economy by paying taxes and purchasing goods.
Committee studying how to replace ISTEP holds first meeting
The 23-member study panel, which is comprised of educators, state officials and academics, heard expert testimony during a three-hour hearing at the Statehouse.
Schools with higher-paid teachers may benefit from IPS proposal
IPS is moving toward a “weighted” budgeting system that will use a formula to set individual school budgets based on enrollment and need—a break from the current system.