August 25, 2023
More than half of Indiana second graders take IREAD-3 as reading check
The IREAD-3 test measures third graders reading aptitude and helps determine if they are reading at their grade level. Third graders are not the only ones taking the IREAD-3, however over half of Indianas second graders are also taking the test.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2023
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to expand statewide in Indiana, starting Sept. 1
Starting next month, Dolly Partons Imagination Library will be available in all 92 Indiana counties, thanks to state government providing funding for the first time.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2023
Indianapolis program will hire parents as reading tutors
Circle City Readers aims to serve 800 students this school year.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2023
IPS sues state, argues district is exempt from selling buildings to charters for $1
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board is asking the Marion County Superior Court to declare that the district meets an exception for the so-called $1 law.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023
Purdue president discusses housing, LEAP pipeline ahead of fall semester
Purdue University President Mung Chiang emphasized the school’s commitment to provide more housing to students in a media briefing given before his first full academic year as the school's leader.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023
New science of reading training available to Indiana teachers
New state training aims to teach educators about the science of reading.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
Seclusion, restraint of Indiana students not accurately reported by schools, audit finds
State audits confirm a WFYI investigation that uncovered some schools do not accurately report how often they forcibly isolate and restrain students.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
IREAD scores rise slightly for most Indianapolis districts but remain below pre-COVID levels
The majority of Marion County districts and charter schools remain well below the statewide pass rate of 81 percent for public school students.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2023
3rd grade reading scores are flat as Indiana preps for literacy instruction overhaul
Nearly 15,000 third graders did not pass Indiana's 2023 reading assessment.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2023
Indiana Latino Institute creates medical interpretation scholarship to address language barriers
The Indiana Latino Institute wants to address language barriers in health care for Spanish-speaking patients. The organization will provide financial aid for 50 Latino college students to complete a medical interpretation training program through a new scholarship.
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