Education

ISTEP resumes without interruption

By Samantha Felix · Thursday, May 2,2013 4:13 p.m.

More than 400,000 tests were completed at the end of the day Wednesday and about 16 percent of total sessions completed.

ISTEP testing to resume statewide today

By IDS staff · Wednesday, May 1,2013 9:46 a.m.

Indiana students will resume ISTEP testing today, according to a press release from the Indiana Department of Education. Many testing locations have been experiencing technical difficulties.

Bill to expand voucher program moves to Pence’s desk

By IDS staff · Monday, April 29,2013 12:27 a.m.

A bill that would expand the existing voucher program, and become the nation’s largest voucher expansion, is moving to the desk of Gov. Mike Pence to be signed into law.

Indiana education reform bill successful in Senate

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, April 24,2013 8:12 p.m.

Senate Bill 409, concerning new evaluations for the education school, is underway. The dean of the IU School of Education is accepting the change wholeheartedly.

Local school officials present eCitizen plan

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, April 24,2013 12:30 a.m.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation Information Services team is working to increase the number of iPads at schools, as well as the amount of time students spend engaging with technology.

Bill to place guns in schools sent to study committee

By Bridget Ameche · Tuesday, April 23,2013 12:25 a.m.

Senate Bill 0001, relegated to a summer committee study April 11, mandates that public schools employ armed resource officers to increase safety on school campuses.

Commission for Higher Education welcomes Valparaiso Mayor Costas

By Sydney Murray · Monday, April 22,2013 10:55 p.m.

The Commission was formed in 1971 to guide the missions of public colleges and universities. It also works to approve or disapprove the creation of new university programs or extension of colleges and review budget requests.

Proposed federal budget favors Kindergarten prep

Thursday, April 18,2013 11:24 p.m.

This money will especially be directed toward helping young children enrich their education. Obama’s Preschool for All proposal would allocate $75 billion during the next 10 years to ensure all students begin their kindergarten careers prepared.

IPS Superintendent recommends cutting 59 jobs

By IDS staff · Tuesday, April 16,2013 10:31 p.m.

Interim Superintendent for IPS schools Peggy Hinckley recommended cutting 59 jobs to save costs.

Ind. Department of Education launching new social media strategy

By IDS staff · Friday, April 12,2013 12:13 a.m.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced the creation of a new social media outreach strategy to help keep Indiana parents and educators informed about education news, policy and the rule-making process Wednesday.

Autism Awareness Month has Bloomington roots

Thursday, April 4,2013 11:05 p.m.

April has been celebrated as Autism Awareness Month, a time to help society learn more about a condition that, for more than 40 years, has affected 1 in every 88 American children.

Ind. teacher will explore innovative outlets after being named ‘Glass’ finalist

By Megan Jula · Thursday, April 4,2013 11:02 p.m.

There are 8,000 recipients who were chosen to beta-test the new technology after applicants were required to submit a 50-word testimony as to how they would implement the new device’s features into their respective lifestyles.

Ind. 8th-graders outperform most of world in math, science areas

By Sydney Murray · Tuesday, April 2,2013 11:17 p.m.

The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at IU recently released a report showing that eighth-graders in Indiana outscore much of the world in math and science.

Indiana to receive $9.2 million to help struggling, low performing schools

By IDS staff · Sunday, March 31,2013 10:24 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Education has given Indiana over $9 million to aid struggling schools since 2010. It recently announced ailing Indiana schools would be allotted $9.2 million.

Ind. dealt 'average' grade for lack of state spending transparency

By IDS staff · Wednesday, March 27,2013 2:49 p.m.

Indiana’s lower grade reflects the rising grading standards, which the state of Indiana failed to keep up with, according to a press release.

Court upholds school vouchers, 5-0 ruling

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, March 27,2013 12:03 a.m.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution opposing House Bill 1003, which would expand the current voucher program.

State Senate committee plans university appropriations

By IDS staff · Monday, March 25,2013 9:48 p.m.

The Senate Appropriations Committee is currently deciding on proposed budgets for higher education institutions in Indiana.

Purdue announces reduction in Washington lobbying

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 21,2013 10:40 p.m.

Purdue University announced it will reduce the amount of lobbying money it spends in Washington D.C. in attempt to allow the two-year tuition freeze the school announced at the beginning of March.

School voucher system protested at Statehouse

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, March 20,2013 12:19 a.m.

Parents, educators and legislators from throughout the state gathered to rally against House Bill 1003, which would expand the state’s school voucher system.

Schools address students’ needs with Disability Awareness Month

By Sydney Murray · Monday, March 4,2013 11:32 p.m.

As Disability Awareness Month rolls around, schools are focusing on getting students the resources they need.

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