Articles tagged as: Indiana State Board of Education
July 17, 2024
Nearly 70% of Indiana students fall short in both math, English standards post-pandemic
This year nearly seven out of 10 students are not considered proficient in both the math and English language arts state standards.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2024
HSE superintendent says serve kids or ‘leave’ his district amid union fight
Pat Mapes is making his plan for Hamilton Southeastern Schools clear. The district’s new superintendent said those who aren’t on board to “serve students” can leave his district.
Read MoreApril 15, 2024
State Board of Education kicks off rulemaking for new reading retention law
The Indiana State Board of Education voted last week to begin rulemaking for a new literacy law recently passed by state lawmakers.
Read MoreApril 5, 2024
Indianapolis charter school seeks to go private so it can accept vouchers
The Genius School, a K-6 school on the city’s east side, is petitioning the State Board of Education for accreditation as a non-public school.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
HSE names State Board of Education member as superintendent after former leader’s controversial departure
HSE board members voted unanimously to appoint Patrick Mapes, the former Perry Township Schools superintendent, to the top spot.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Indiana looks to in-demand labor skills ahead of graduation requirements overhaul
The state is preparing to overhaul graduation requirements in an effort to better prepare students before they enter the workforce. The State Board of Education received guidance at its monthly meeting Wednesday before the rulemaking period for the new diploma requirements begins next month.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2023
Thousands of Hoosier kids missed between 10 and 18 days of school last year, per new data
About 40% of Hoosier students missed 10 or more school days last year, and nearly one in five were absent for at least 18 days, according to new Indiana data.
Read MoreJune 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.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
Civics education for Indiana 6th graders approved
Indiana’s middle school students will now be taught the foundations and function of government, and their role as citizens as part of a new civics curriculum.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2022
Indiana schools raise questions over new law to limit virtual learning days
School leaders were surprised by the change — lawmakers added the language during the final steps of the legislative process — and one of the state's largest school districts says some will be challenged by it more than others.
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