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How a push to save some of Indiana’s oldest trees taught this class about the power of speaking out
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Indiana
October 19, 2017

For Indianapolis principals hoping to improve, one program says practice makes perfect


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Indiana
October 16, 2017

This Wayne Township school made big gains on ISTEP, and its principal said teachers sticking around was key.

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Indiana
October 12, 2017

Millions in grant dollars will bring more counselors to Indiana’s underserved students

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Indiana
October 11, 2017

Graduating from high school could get more complicated in Indiana, and some fear equity is taking a back seat

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Indiana
August 7, 2017

The International School joins Indiana’s voucher program, an unusual move for a secular school

It will be a rare example of a secular school accepting state money to help families pay high school tuition.
Indiana
May 9, 2017

Almost all the private schools getting vouchers in Indiana are religious. Here’s how one school ended up bucking the trend

Of the 313 schools across Indiana that received vouchers this year, 306 are religious, a Chalkbeat analysis found.
Indiana
May 1, 2017

Indiana private schools can get state dollars immediately thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Holcomb

The move eliminates a one-year waiting period for private schools to be eligible for vouchers.

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Indiana
October 10, 2017

Not so fast: Losing bidder says conflict should disqualify the company Indiana may tap to create ILEARN

Data Recognition Corporation is asking the state to halt movement on the winning test proposal from the American Institutes for Research.
Indiana
October 6, 2017

How Indiana’s A-F rules created a two-tiered system that benefits innovation schools

It raises the question of whether grades that were supposed to be easy for parents to understand are too distorted to be clear.
Indiana
October 4, 2017

Indianapolis Public Schools sees little A-F change but innovation schools got top grades

The other three IPS schools that received top marks from the state are magnet schools on the district’s north side.
Indiana
October 4, 2017

More Hoosier schools got As from the state in 2017. But most school grades didn’t change.

Compared to 2016, almost 25 percent of schools improved by one or more letter grades, and about 23 percent saw grades drop.

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The basics of education in Indiana

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Indiana
August 22, 2017

After almost 10 years of changes to Indiana classrooms, ESSA’s headed your way. Here’s what you should know about the new federal law.

Given Indiana’s history, ESSA is likely to be just the latest in a long line of education policy changes.

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Indiana
November 3, 2016

The basics of Jennifer McCormick: Political newcomer struggles to set herself apart

The New Castle native has spent her career in Yorktown, a traditional public school district in northeastern Indiana that enrolls about 2,500 students K-12.

2016 Indiana governor race

Indiana
November 2, 2016

The basics of Eric Holcomb on education: Moving past the policy wars

The Republican candidate for governor wants to set a new tone for talking about schools.

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gates keeper

National
October 19, 2017

Gates Foundation to move away from teacher evals, shifting attention to ‘networks’ of public schools

In a speech Thursday, Bill Gates said the foundation is about to launch a new, locally driven effort to help existing public schools improve.

disaster ready

New York
October 19, 2017

Here’s how New York City schools are preparing to serve students impacted by Hurricane Maria

New York City is preparing to potentially welcome an influx of students fleeing Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands after the powerful hurricane struck.

All over the map

Colorado
October 19, 2017

What do children need to know when they start kindergarten? You might be surprised.

Early childhood leaders in Larimer County created a parent guide on kindergarten readiness after finding wide variations in what parents and teachers expect from kids.