The Indiana General Assembly has approved full funding for schools operating virtually because of COVID-19.

More than one-third of the proposed state funding hike for Indiana schools could go toward the state's private school voucher program under a Republican-backed plan that could boost the program's cost by nearly 50 percent over the next two years.

A bipartisan group of former Indiana education chiefs are speaking out against Republican-led legislation to expand the states private school voucher program.

The package provides schools with a direct line to roughly four times the amount of money than the original CARES Act. Many plan to use the funding to address learning loss and other ongoing needs exacerbated by the pandemic.

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly have approved legislation to provide full funding for schools operating virtually during the pandemic after the Senate approved its version of the bill Tuesday.

An Indianapolis parent is suing the State Board of Education after it changed a policy to ensure full funding for students learning remotely because of COVID-19.

With the upcoming legislative session rapidly approaching, lawmakers are gearing up for a series of major decisions -- including how much money to send to schools.

More than 40 schools at Indianapolis Public Schools will be required to have an assistant principal next year, after district leaders tweaked how money is allocated to each school.

The governor's teacher compensation commission unveiled its report on teacher pay Monday, which includes a list of more than 30 recommendations to raise educator salaries.

The state's largest teachers union is calling on Indiana lawmakers to fully fund schools and provide educators with more bargaining power during the upcoming legislative session.