Articles tagged as: teachers
October 23, 2017
Survey: 94% Of Indiana Schools Can't Fill Teaching Jobs
A Fall 2017 survey finds Indiana's public school districts still struggle to hire teachers despite efforts by the state to address the problem.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2017
Indiana Scholarships Fail To Attract Diverse Teachers
The scholarships offer up to $30,000 over four years if students commit to teaching in Indiana for five years after graduation.
Read MoreJune 21, 2017
Indiana Could See Millions Cut From Federal Teacher Training Funds
The new Every Student Succeeds Act modifies the formula for which states receive federal funds dedicated to teacher and principal training and recruiting.
Read MoreApril 10, 2017
Black Students With One Black Teacher More Likely To Graduate
According to a new study from the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, black students who have one black teacher in elementary school are less likely to drop out.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2016
Ed Dept. Calls For Background Checks, Trainings To Identify Sexual Predators
It's an issue the Legislature has been studying all summer, and a topic that's been all over the news.
Read MoreMay 26, 2016
Frankfort's English Learner Teachers Scramble For Resources
While most schools struggle to meet the needs of students who don't speak English, this challenge is especially obvious in rural school districts, where enrollment is decreasing and resources are tight.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2016
Making Science Teaching More Than 'A Backup Plan'
The Learning Assistant Program at the University of Colorado Boulder is producing better science learning from kindergarten through college.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2016
Back To School For Indiana Dual Credit Teachers
Rep. Wendy McNamara is working to find a way for high school teachers who currently teach dual-credit courses to meet new accreditation requirements created by the Higher Learning Commission, an independent organization that accredits colleges and universities.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Senator Proposes Salary Changes To Retain Teachers
A new bill could change what determines increases in teacher salaries in hopes of retaining teachers.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2016
$9.6M In Grants To Help Recruit, Prep And Place STEM Teachers
The Indiana General Assembly created the STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund in 2013. This year's grants will help fund special training for the teachers in the STEM subjects, dual credit credentials, mentoring programs and retain teachers.
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