Indiana teachers rally against GOP education plan
More than 1,000 Indiana teachers swarmed the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday for a rowdy rally denouncing the sweeping education proposals moving through the Republican-dominated state House and Senate.
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Bill would limit school referendum campaigns
State Rep. Cindy Noe, R-Indianapolis, wants to stop schools from using public money and bar school employees from campaigning for referendums that would raise property taxes.
Tax credit would benefit public school foundations
Ellettsville Democrat Vi Simpson wants to create an income-tax credit for gifts to public-school foundations, which could compete with one that’s already available for private-school scholarships.
Charter school’s nimble approach could become the norm
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School implemented a school-wide overhaul in its educational approach in only three months. The charter school might be the face of the future for all Indiana public schools.
Bill would make Indiana schools start after Labor Day
Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel said it makes sense to start school after Labor Day because families would have more summer vacation time together.
GOP lawmakers push plan to expand charters
The House Education Committee is considering a bill to allow more charter schools, which are public schools that are free of certain state regulations. The bill also allows charters to share state transportation funds with traditional public schools.
Education dominates Daniels’ State of State address
Gov. Mitch Daniels urged Indiana lawmakers Tuesday night to be aggressive in making sweeping changes to the state’s education system.
Advocates say most Hoosiers want school changes
Advocates met at the Statehouse Monday to push education proposals that have renewed life during this legislative session because of support from Gov. Mitch Daniels and leaders in the GOP-controlled House and Senate.
Chamber props up graduation initiative
A cash crunch at its Common Goal education program forced the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce this month to start covering the program’s bills out of its coffers.
HETRICK: Why this public-school baby fears school reform
I am a product of the public school system in Fort Wayne. Not charter schools. Not parochial schools. Not private schools. Not home schooling.
Schools chief, union head recruit mentors for children
State school superintendent Tony Bennett, a Republican, and the leader of Indiana's largest teachers union made a rare joint appearance Tuesday to promote a mentoring program.
Group plans ad campaign to back school choice
The Foundation for Educational Choice, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit, expects to spend $400,000 to $500,000 on the advertising campaign in Indiana
Governor wants revamped teacher evaluations
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels and state schools superintendent Tony Bennett say Indiana needs a more honest look at the job teachers and principals are doing.
Indiana’s graduation rate improves to 84 percent
The state Department of Education says in a report issued Monday that 64 percent of Indiana's public high schools improved their graduation rates from 2009 to 2010.
Governor’s education agenda includes vouchers
Gov. Mitch Daniels and State Superintendent Tony Bennett pitched their ideas Wednesday to Indiana’s Education Roundtable, a group of education and business leaders.
Greenfield schools welcome iPad use in classroom
Forget the chalkboard. Throw away that pencil. Students in a Hancock County community are embracing the latest technology as a new learning tool.
Poll: Public lukewarm on more charter schools
A new survey finds that only about one-quarter of Indiana residents support using public money to start more charter schools, which Gov. Mitch Daniels is pushing to do during the upcoming legislative session.
State memo: Schools won’t see more budget cuts
Memo from Superintendent Tony Bennett to district administrators says there are “no current plans for reductions”
Three-quarters of state high schools miss standards
Indiana’s top education official says the latest performance statistics show schools are failing students once they reach high school.
GOP control brings new life to education issues
Election night victories for Indiana Republicans have paved the way for a major education overhaul that could affect thousands of students, teachers and parents and fundamentally change the way schools work in Indiana.