Schools can adopt the new requirements, which offer 3 graduation pathways for students, as early as next year.

A new apprenticeship allows Indiana high school students to graduate qualified to work in early education. Another allows high school graduates to earn a teaching degree while working in a classroom.

A 2024 survey of Indiana counselors found they don’t have enough time to help students.

Democratic lawmaker Sheila Klinker plans to again introduce legislation mandating $60,000 minimum salaries for teachers.

Programs like Indiana Learns that relied on federal emergency funding are in jeopardy, but there’s still time for families to use the grants until March.

Legislative leaders urged caution on property tax reform, a priority for Governor-elect Mike Braun.

IPS board vice president Kenneth Allen was appointed as Center Township constable days after losing a second term in office. His resignation from the IPS school board leaves a vacancy for the last two months of his term.

Substitute teacher and coach Astin Vick joined the Perry school board after winning a write-in campaign.

Braun beat Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. The Associated Press called the governor election soon after the polls closed.

Three school districts hoped voters would approve or renew property tax increases that would fund school bus transportation, teacher pay, and academic programs.