Statehouse policy and politics
Once recommendations from the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance are finalized, they’ll head to state lawmakers.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance could make specific recommendations for key issues like funding, transportation, and the growth of public schools — or it could let state lawmakers fill in the blanks.
Indiana legislators’ bills so far focus on cellphones, child care, and lessons on national identity
New bills proposed by Indiana lawmakers would make the state’s existing cellphone ban in schools even stricter.
The ILEA will select its final recommendations for changing how local public schools are run to state lawmakers in a Dec. 17 vote.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is meeting Dec. 3 to start narrowing down recommendations for changing who runs schools.
Redistricting has dominated headlines and lawmakers’ time. But deregulation and the future of IPS may be in the cards in 2026.
Voters in six school districts cast ballots on Tuesday to decide whether referendums should pass. Only one district’s referendum failed.
The law aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade. It’s part of a slew of policies aimed at improving literacy in the state.
The lieutenant governor was out door-knocking in Avon, urging voters to reject a referendum to fund teachers and school programming. However, Avon schools says the district has the support of people who live in the community.
State education leaders unveiled a second draft of an accountability system for schools. And it focuses on more than just test scores.
The goal is to build communication skills that lead to positive experiences with friends and teachers, which in turn improve attendance and academics.
No official cases have been opened with the state agency responsible for revoking licenses.
State officials say their request would give schools more freedom to address their specific needs. But would funding reach those who need it?
Beech Grove is teaming up with the programs run by Stride/K12 to respond to growth in virtual enrollment.
1 in 3 counties in Indiana don’t have voucher-accepting private schools, and rural students tend to use vouchers less often.
Although Indiana has revamped literacy instruction for its youngest students, older students haven’t benefitted directly.
School improvement funds would be redirected away from low-performing schools under Indiana’s federal funding flexibility request.
The state must begin grading schools again no later than December 2026. Public comment on the proposal is now open.
Changes this school year require information on fetal development in sex education and mandate the elimination of required DEI trainings for teachers.