A 2024 survey of Indiana counselors found they don’t have enough time to help students.
The schools as a whole show mixed results on tests such as the state’s ILEARN and IREAD exams.
Democratic lawmaker Sheila Klinker plans to again introduce legislation mandating $60,000 minimum salaries for teachers.
A 2024 survey of Indiana counselors found they don’t have enough time to help students.
The schools as a whole show mixed results on tests such as the state’s ILEARN and IREAD exams.
Democratic lawmaker Sheila Klinker plans to again introduce legislation mandating $60,000 minimum salaries for teachers.
While test results for K-8 Innovation Network schools haven’t significantly boosted the district’s academic performance, Innovation high schools show better results.
Tutoring and intervention programs funded by ESSER are about to end. Will Indiana keep funding them?
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.
Lawrence Township board passes 4.5% pay raise for teachers and 3.5% for administrators, but remains divided on raises for administrators.
Deandra Thompson would fill the seat left vacant by the incumbent she beat in the November election for IPS school board.
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.
Higher education officials say families should try to get key accounts set up soon so they can be ready to apply for financial aid.
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.
Unofficial election results for IPS school board show Thompson, Thomas, and Cosby poised to win.
Marion County voters selected their school district leaders this election. In total, 33 seats on 10 school boards are on ballots.
Indianapolis nixes deal to purchase John Marshall school building, citing deferred maintenance needs
The city had planned to purchase the property from IPS for $725,000 as part of a project to transform the campus into an “Opportunity Hub” of social, community, and health services.
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Board members who disagree about administrator pay and academic achievement are throwing support behind opposing candidates for the sole contested school board seat.
Indianapolis teachers are using the 2024 election to teach students the importance of civic engagement.
The I-SEAL program helps current educators earn their special education certification for free while remaining in the classroom.
The race for four seats on the IPS school board could significantly reshape the board’s makeup, with more candidates who are critical of charter schools.
Sean Taylor will be the next leader of the northern Marion County district. He starts the role on July 1, 2025.
Graciela Miranda earns teenagers’ trust at Pike High School by drawing on her experience as the daughter of immigrants.
Mary Easley teaches early childhood education to high schoolers at the same career center where she developed her love of teaching.
Voters in Kokomo, Twin Lakes, and Lake Station will decide if their school districts will get property tax support for things like buses, after-school clubs, and teacher pay.
All 8 candidates for Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners attended the forum co-hosted by WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana.
How Indiana’s candidates for governor would handle the issues facing schools, teachers, and students
There are three candidates in Indiana's election for governor: Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick, and Donald Rainwater.
Ahead of the voter registration deadline in Indiana, students are helping their peers register to vote. Young students are also registering to participate in the Indiana Kids Election.
Here’s everything you need to know about the school board elections across Indianapolis from the most crowded ballots to the districts where every candidate seeking a seat will win.
There is 1 contested election and 4 candidates vying for 3 seats on the board in this Marion County district.
There are 4 candidates for 3 seats up for election on the board for the district in west Marion County.
Three candidates are facing no competition for seats on the Washington Township school board.
There are 5 candidates for 4 seats up for election on the board for the district in eastern Marion County.
There are 5 candidates for 4 seats up for election on the board for the district in northern Marion County.
There are just 3 candidates for 4 seats up for election on the board for the district in South Marion County.
There are just 2 candidates for 2 seats up for election on the school board in Marion County.
Two current school board members are unopposed for their seats this election.