At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state's budget for K-12 schools approved by lawmakers in 2019 will remain on track, despite revenue shortfalls spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Higher education institutions have been asked to take a 7 percent cut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A parent advocacy group for Northwest Allen County Schools continued a series on education by bringing in state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick Tuesday night.

Some of the claims made during last week's teacher rally at the Statehouse lacked context of the state's complicated method for distributing money.

Educators are calling on lawmakers for things like better pay and equitable funding for schools. They also want fewer tests to evaluate kids, schools, and teachers.

Gov. Eric Holcomb joined caucus leaders and members from some education groups to announce the budget agreement.

The full House will vote on the budget in the coming days. Republicans hold a supermajority and need no Democratic votes to pass the legislation.

A report from the American Federation of Teachers says Indiana needs $511 million to reach 2008 school funding levels - the same year lawmakers limited the money schools could collect through property taxes.

Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) will retire in September. He was a leader in crafting budgets.

The 2017 legislative session reached its halfway point as lawmakers killed some measures and moved others to the next chamber.