Eric Weddle
Managing Education EditorEric Weddle is the managing editor of the WFYI education team, which launched in 2021. The team consistently delivers impactful watchdog reporting, holding state institutions accountable on critical education issues. Their investigations have earned top state and national awards, particularly for coverage of the challenges and realities facing children and students.
Since 2009, Eric has covered K-12 and higher education issues in Indiana. He has received awards for newspaper and audio reporting. Since 1999, he has worked for newspapers and weeklies in Indiana and North Carolina, including The Indianapolis Star, Lafayette Journal & Courier, and The Independent. Eric joined WFYI in late 2014.
Contact Eric at eweddle@wfyi.org or call (317) 614-0470, and follow him on X at @ericweddle.
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Thomas Stoughton pleaded guilty Monday, leaving Phillip Holden to stand trial alone Tuesday in a federal fraud case over Indiana virtual School. Here's what to know. -
A judge struck down the part of an Indiana law that required Union School Corp. to shut down in July 2027, after lawmakers added it to a 2025 property tax bill. -
Sherie Scott is one of four candidates running for three seats in the Pike Township school board election Nov. 3. -
Marion County voters this November will decide whether to keep 15 Marion Superior Court judges on the bench for another six years. -
Early voting in Marion County starts Oct. 6 at the City-County Building. Eight more sites open Oct. 24. Here are the hours, locations and what to bring. -
Voters in each of Marion County's nine townships this November will elect a small claims court constable. The only contested races are in Center and Perry townships. -
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Whether you're voting for the first time or just need a refresher, here's what to know before heading to the polls. -
North central Indiana voters in the state's 2nd Congressional District will choose between three candidates this November to represent them at the national level. -
Two candidates are running unopposed for two school board seats on the Washington Township school board. Read what candidates say about how they will address financial and student achievement issues. -
Four candidates are running for three school board seats on the Pike Township school board. Read what candidates say about communicating with the community and addressing financial stewardship.
