December 26, 2024
It’s easier to get into college than it used to be. Here are Indiana's admissions rates
The median admissions rate at four-year colleges and universities increased by more than 7 percentage points between 2012 and 2022.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2024
School Boards Association urge lawmakers to address safety, teacher retention and budget gaps
The Indiana School Boards Association has a wide-ranging list of priorities for the upcoming legislative session. In addition to fully funding public schools, the ISBA also wants lawmakers to address school safety, student support and teacher retention.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2024
Indiana to evaluate liberal arts dual credit courses ahead of new diploma
Colleges and universities across Indiana will feel the impacts of the state’s new high school graduation requirements. One of those impacts involves the state’s goal to make it easier for students to earn college credit while they are still in high school.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Parents of 10-year-old boy who died by suicide claim Indiana school district is responsible in lawsuit
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died by suicide earlier this year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fourth grader’s school district, Greenfield-Central Community Schools.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2024
Indiana commission accused of neglecting oversight of restraint, seclusion in schools
A new state law, prompted by a WFYI investigation, now requires the Indiana Commission on Seclusion and Restraint to meet twice per year. But the group has gone 14 months without a single meeting.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2024
Trump praises Indiana schools as 'well run' as he calls to close U.S. Dept. of Education
"When they run their own educational program, I think it's going to, I think they'll be able to compete with anybody," Trump said.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2024
Teachers union wants educator safety, increased pay as legislative focus
The Indiana State Teachers Association called for measures to address student-on-educator injuries, boost teacher pay, and improve conditions for educators statewide.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2024
Revamped high school diploma approved after 'messy' process
The new graduation requirements will allow students to earn qualifications for career paths after completing a base diploma.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
14 charter schools up for renewal this week in Indianapolis, across state
The Indiana Charter School Board and the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation will evaluate each school's request for a renewed charter.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
Indiana high school diplomas set to change after state board vote Wednesday
The State Board of Education will decide whether to approve changes that promote work-based learning and help high schoolers prepare for careers.
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