Trump wants to end ‘wokeness’ in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage
Donald Trump’s vision for education revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “ wokeness ” and “left-wing indoctrination.”
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Participation in voucher-like education choice programs soars in Indiana
Months after lawmakers loosened certain rules, two programs that provide students with state funding for education outside of their schools saw spikes in enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.
McCormick emphasizes curriculum, accountability and teachers in Indiana education plan
School accountability, teacher salary boosts and “academic freedom” are priorities on Jennifer McCormick’s education plan, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate announced on Thursday.
The First Amendment and practical implications of SEA 202
During the 2024 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 202-2024 (Senate Bill 202), which was promoted by Republican lawmakers as a mechanism for increasing “intellectual diversity” within Indiana’s public colleges and universities.
Student behavior and Indiana code: new mandates, existing laws
According to data published by the Indiana Department of Education, for Indiana students between 2013 and 2023, chronic absenteeism (students who miss more than 10 school days in a year) has roughly doubled since pre-pandemic for approximately 10 to 20% of students.
Appeals court blocks Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ kids, reversing Alabama federal judge
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on the eve of the updated regulations taking effect brings the total number of states where the rule is temporarily blocked to 26, including Indiana.
‘Back to school’ brings new education laws to Indiana classrooms
Thousands of Hoosier students are headed back to school this week and next — and with the start of a new academic year comes a slew of new policies affecting testing, curriculum and classroom behavior.
Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the “wrong direction,” according to a new poll.
Tindley Accelerated Schools’ former CEO charged with defrauding charter network
Brian Metcalf, who served as CEO of Indianapolis-based Tindley Accelerated Schools from July 2019 to December 2022, was charged with nine counts of wire fraud.
Ex-IPS teacher at center of ‘fight club’ lawsuit charged with felony neglect
The charge comes after a lawsuit alleged Julious Johnican allowed and encouraged students to attack their 7-year-old classmate.
Indiana’s new diplomas emphasize flexibility, but some requirements are controversial
A proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school graduation requirements to emphasize student choice and work-based learning has drawn concerns from educators who say it’s too much change too soon.
Guidance updated on new literacy training mandate following criticism from Indiana teachers
In response to widespread pushback from Hoosier educators, state officials have issued new guidance — with more “flexibility” — on a new literacy licensure requirement that was adopted by the General Assembly earlier this year.
College-going rate for Indiana high school students continues to flatline, new data shows
The rate of Indiana high school seniors who go directly on to college remains stagnant, according to the latest data released by state officials.
Teachers confront Indiana education officials over literacy license requirements
A new Indiana law requiring some teachers to learn about teaching literacy in order to renew their licenses drew hours of criticism from educators at Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting.
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.
Carmel Clay Schools did not violate state law by refusing to sell building to charter school, appellate court rules
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a ruling Wednesday that Carmel Clay Schools did not violate Indiana’s “dollar law” when it closed an elementary school and refused to sell the building to a charter school.
State OKs Indianapolis school’s switch from charter to private, making it eligible for vouchers
An Indianapolis charter school with a checkered academic record will operate as a private school this fall, a switch that will allow it to accept state tuition vouchers while skirting its previous accountability standards.
Indiana officials propose new ‘streamlined’ high school diplomas for Hoosier students
A proposal to streamline Indiana’s high school diplomas and reduce options to just two primary graduation paths was announced by state education officials on Wednesday.
Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions. For many students of color, instantly more was riding on the already high-stakes writing assignment.
More time needed to assess if Indiana’s work-based learning overhaul is effective, says new brief
As Indiana’s new technical education overhaul rolls out for highschoolers across the state, will work-based learning take hold, as intended, and transform how younger Hoosiers get job-ready?