June 9, 2023
Indiana State Board of Education plans for ILEARN assessment redesign
The Indiana Department of Education has not taken any official action yet on the ILEARN redesign, but state officials kicked off discussions about the process at Wednesdays State Board of Education meeting.
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How the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling could impact more than just admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release a ruling on the use of affirmative action in higher education this month. WFYI’s Sydney Dauphinais spoke with Meyer about what schools and students could expect in a post-affirmative action era.
Read MoreJune 8, 2023
Uncounted: What WFYI uncovered about restraint and seclusion in Indiana schools
A WFYI investigation found a lack of oversight from the Indiana Department of Education means it’s unclear whether the law has had its intended effect.
Reporter Lee Gaines talked with All Things Considered newscaster Darian Benson about the series and some of the families featured in the reporting.
Read MoreReporter Lee Gaines talked with All Things Considered newscaster Darian Benson about the series and some of the families featured in the reporting.
June 7, 2023
Indiana State Board of Education trims K-12 education standards by 33 percent
The Indiana State Board of Education approved new academic standards on Wednesday that significantly trim what teachers are required to teach their K-12 students.
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Indiana parents are kept in the dark as schools isolate and restrain kids thousands of times
Students in Indiana are secluded and restrained thousands of times each year, according to data provided by the Indiana Department of Education. But a lack of transparency — in both general education and special education environments — means parents aren’t aware of the extent to which these interventions are used in schools.
Read MoreJune 6, 2023
How could Indiana college admissions be impacted by the Supreme Court affirmative action decision?
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release a ruling on affirmative action sometime in June. Some experts believe the court could overturn decades of precedent – and the decisions could have far-reaching impacts that may take years to be fully felt.
Read MoreJune 6, 2023
Indiana isn’t holding schools accountable for forcibly isolating and restraining students
Indiana lawmakers approved legislation a decade ago that was intended to regulate and curb the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. But a lack of oversight from the Indiana Department of Education means it’s unclear whether the law has had its intended effect.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
Former Edison CEO files complaints against school alleging defamation, wrongful termination
The former head of an Indianapolis school alleges the school board let him be defamed in a termination proceeding that violated state law and essentially canceled him, according to a tort claim and a federal discrimination complaint filed in March and April, respectively.
Read MoreMay 29, 2023
Early Learning Indiana to offer up to $500K in early education grants
Early Learning Indiana is trying to increase the number of organizations that provide high-quality care for the states youngest residents. To accomplish that goal, it is offering grants through a new initiative to fund nonprofit programs that aid in the development and education of children age 3 and younger.
Read MoreMay 22, 2023
It’s time to say goodbye at these 6 IPS schools slated to close
It’s the final days of the academic year for schools in Indianapolis, and some students are wishing friends and teachers goodbye until classes resume. But for other students, they will not return after summer break. Communities are adjusting as six Indianapolis schools will soon close for instruction and be repurposed.
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