March 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.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
More than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
IU among 60 universities under investigation by Trump administration over antisemitism claims
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Indiana University Bloomington and 59 other schools for alleged violations “relating to antisemitic harassment and discrimination."
Read MoreMarch 5, 2025
Political operative's role in IPS school board election filing still leaves unanswered questions
Peter Luster. who leads government affairs for the education advocacy group RISE Indy, filled out paperwork for an IPS school board candidate who was removed from the ballot in the 2024 election.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2025
Indiana's legislative session hits halfway point. Bills to end DEI, change school funding still face debate
More than 30 education-related bills that could reshape the state’s K-12 education system remain under consideration.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2025
Here's how much Indiana teachers get paid. State lawmakers could bump it up
The average salary for a full-time Indiana teacher was $60,557 in 2023-24, up from $58,531 in the previous academic year.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2025
Former CEO of Tindley charter schools admits to defrauding network of nearly $1 million
Brian Metcalf, who led the charter network from July 2019 through December 2022, pleaded guilty to two of the nine counts of wire fraud.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2025
A grant for Indiana families to buy tutoring is stopping sooner than expected. Will it come back?
Operators said the popularity and heavy use of the Indiana Learns program led to its early end. They hope it will return next year.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
Indiana schools must end 'race-based' programming by Feb. 28 or risk losing federal funding
Indiana schools, colleges and universities are being told to consult with their lawyers and end race-based programs or risk losing federal funding.
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