Articles tagged as: students
February 23, 2022
Educators remain on alert as curriculum bill continues to evolve
Legislation that would limit what can be discussed in Indiana classrooms has been watered down yet some teachers still worry restrictive and punitive language could be added back before the Statehouse session ends.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2022
Communities in Schools of Indiana ready to expand after receiving $800K donation
Students who struggle to have their basic needs met may also face challenges when meeting their academic goals. But Communities in Schools has been trying to help schools meet students’ entire needs.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2022
Indiana lawmakers respond to criticisms of curriculum bill, approve sweeping changes
Senate lawmakers approved sweeping changes to a controversial school curriculum bill Wednesday. But many Hoosiers who testified on the bill said while they appreciate the effort, they still have concerns.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
Lubbers delivers final address, outlines need for further changes in higher education
Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education gave her final annual address Tuesday, touting the states successes, as well as the need for more affordable, accessible and valuable education for students.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2022
Indiana bill to limit conversations on race, politics in schools receives mixed opposition
Lawmakers in the Senate education committee endured nearly eight hours of testimony and debate Wednesday on a controversial bill focused on school curriculum and content. Many people opposed some or all of the bill, but for very different reasons.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2022
Senate education committee approves funding fix, hears hours of testimony on curriculum bill
The Indiana Senate Education and Career Development Committee took its first steps to fast-track a virtual funding fix and heard hours of testimony on legislation about curriculum and classroom transparency for schools.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2021
Gun violence and threats are on the rise at Indiana schools
In Indiana, more than a quarter of all incidents involving guns at Indiana schools since 1970 occurred during that last two years, according to data from the K-12 School Shooting Database.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2021
The special education system can be hard to navigate. Here’s what three Indiana families experienced
The WFYI Education Desk is committed to special education coverage. As part of our reporting, we want to highlight and explain common challenges families face as they navigate the special education system in Indiana. Here's a digital map that follows the often complicated and confusing process that three Indiana families of students with disabilities went through.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2021
Indiana opens applications for second round of state learning recovery funds
State lawmakers approved $150 million for the Student Learning Recovery Grant Program earlier this year, with the goal to fund out-of-school programs helping students make up for lost learning time during the pandemic – the 2021-22 school year is the third one disrupted by COVID-19.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2021
Indiana State Board of Education finalizes student focus of new performance dashboard
Indiana education officials took the next step to revamp school accountability this week.
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