November 7, 2023
IU research shows 'winners and losers' in Indiana school enrollment
Two new studies from Indiana Universitys Center for Evaluation and Education Policy show many Indiana public schools are seeing lower enrollment. The studies authors say fewer students often equates to decreases in funding.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2023
Butler University launches two-year college with degrees free to most students
Students can earn an associate degree from Butler University at no cost to them, and continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree for $10,000, thanks to a new program.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
When schools and families go to court over special education, everyone loses
Children with disabilities are entitled to a public education but when schools don't fulfill that obligation, it's often left to parents to fight for their rights under federal law.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
Charter school funding is on the ballot. Do voters even know?
Ten charter schools could receive referendum funds from Hammond schools.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2023
Whitten to invest $250 million in life and health sciences
Indiana University President Pamela Whitten detailed major investments in life science institutes, faculty, facilities and research in her State of the University address Monday.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Fewer Indianapolis high schoolers are going to college
College enrollment in Indianapolis is declining.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Perry schools will offer pay raises to attract and retain bus drivers
Perry Township Schools is raising wages for new and current bus drivers as the district continues to face staffing strains, even though it redrew some school enrollment boundaries earlier this year to try to ease the problem.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2023
Here are the 11 Indiana schools with a referendum on Nov. 7 ballot
Many school corporations now depend on the added funds from local property-tax referendums to consistently pay for teachers, staff, and academic programs.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2023
Parents like private school vouchers so much that demand is exceeding budgets in some states
In some states, higher-income families can now use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition -- and more people than projected are taking the offer, which might force scrambles to shore up state budgets.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2023
New performance report cards go live on each Indiana school’s website, replacing A-F grades
To increase transparency around Indiana students’ education performance, new report cards issued by the state education department are now required to be posted on nearly every Hoosier school’s website.
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