The state accountability system changed in 2016 to include a greater focus on student progress, and most schools received high marks on their growth measures this year.

Schools are getting letter grade ratings this year from both the state and federal government, and because of new education law, some schools will get two different ratings.

The state has released this year's ISTEP scores to schools and corporations after running into grading issues late last month.

Virtual charter schools nationwide, and in Indiana, face a lot of unique issues, including low academic performance, high transfer rates, and accountability.

New graduation requirements go into effect for incoming high school freshman in 2019.

The group of districts will waive some state requirements to change how they offer career and technical education, or CTE.

The State Board of Education plans to take a closer look at virtual charter schools. Members approved a new committee at their meeting Wednesday to review and make policy recommendations around virtual schools.

At a meeting to consider public comments and figure out details around the board's proposal this week, many members agreed to press pause on the issue.

Board members say the concerns during this hearing echoed concerns at the previous hearing in Fort Wayne.

The State Board of Education is working to create new rules around school accountability.