March 31, 2025
Lawmakers consider education mastery program — includes collective bargaining, IEP rules roll backs
Under an amendment, school corporations and charter schools that participate in the pilot program could be exempt from certain regulations like collective bargaining; training for things like abuse, neglect and suicide prevention; and teacher performance evaluations.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2025
School groups raise alarm in debate on superintendent requirements, annual performance reviews
A controversial education measure aims to cut communication around plans for annual performance reviews and change requirements for school superintendents. School leaders expressed alarm about the proposal this week.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
IPS: State's version of alliance to collab with charter schools strays from original intent
The new legislative proposal would push city and state collaboration on Indianapolis Public Schools as the district faces heightened political and operational strain.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
Indiana lawmakers want to mandate uniform cybersecurity policies for schools, state agencies
Indiana school officials say they are facing increased cybersecurity threats. A bill moving through the House would address mounting cybersecurity concerns by requiring school corporations and some other state agencies to adhere to uniform cybersecurity policies.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
IPS teachers union asks for moratorium on new charters in the district
The enrollment at charter schools partnering with IPS has grown from nearly 8% in 2016 to 35.4% this school year.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
Zoning fight over charter school sparks push for statewide law
House Bill 1515 specifies that a charter, accredited nonpublic, and traditional public school is allowed as a permitted use in all zoning districts.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2025
Indiana leaders support Trump order to dismantle Education Department
"I support President Trumps bold action to return education to where it belongs and to put parents in the drivers seat of their children's education," Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2025
Trump signs order aiming to close the Education Department
The Trump administration has already moved to cut the Department of Education's staff by nearly half.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025
Notre Dame among universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown
The schools under scrutiny also include dozens of state schools and two Ivy Leagues.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Indiana charter school board director is out. He says not by choice
James Betley served as the board's executive director and general counsel for nearly a decade. The director at Trine University's Education One was picked to replace him.
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