Jennifer McCormick

A-F Grades

Indiana

September 4, 2019

Indiana education officials delay release of A-F grades amid poor ILEARN scores

The State Board of Education voted Wednesday to delay releasing 2019 state letter grades for schools to allow time for lawmakers to vote on a one-year “hold harmless."

New Tests

Indiana

September 4, 2019

Indiana 2019 test scores drop, hitting new low in first year of ILEARN

Nearly two thirds of all Indiana students in grades 3-8 did not pass the new state standardized test, ILEARN, according to results released on Wednesday.

'community dialogue'

Indiana

July 11, 2019

Melton and McCormick launch their bipartisan listening tour with conversations about charters, pay, and diversity

Democratic Senator Eddie Melton told a crowd of more than 100 people Thursday that good education policy only happens when public officials ask for help.

where the money goes

Indiana

July 10, 2019

‘How did we miss this?’ Indiana officials blast lack of oversight in $40M virtual school scandal

The schools’ oversight agency, Daleville Community Schools, bore the brunt of the board’s blame for the online schools’ alleged abuse of millions in public dollars.

a closer look

Indiana

May 21, 2019

Indiana lawmakers will scrutinize school funding, but virtual schools aren’t on the agenda this summer

Indiana lawmakers will take a closer look at how schools use money from property tax measures and how the state funds education for students in poverty.

Distributing Dollars

Indiana

January 10, 2019

Amid Indiana’s teacher pay debate, Republicans hesitate over eliminating merit bonuses

Despite ongoing discussions about raising salaries for educators, his plan contains no dollars specifically earmarked for increasing teacher pay.

Looking ahead

Indiana

December 21, 2018

6 issues to watch in Indiana education in 2019

Raising teacher pay quickly became the No. 1 issue in education in Indiana in 2018, setting up intense debates next year about exactly how to achieve higher salaries.

Politics & Policy

Indiana

January 12, 2018

Indiana’s graduation rate has barely changed in 6 years while most of the nation is on the rise

Since 2011, Indiana's graduation rate has stagnated.

Student & School Performance

Indiana

August 4, 2017

As Indiana schools try to make every graduate count, educators fear struggling students will lose out

Schools will certainly try to steer more students to the Core 40; if they don’t, their graduation rates will plummet.

Student & School Performance

Indiana

August 2, 2017

Howe and Manual will stay open three more years under the management of CSUSA

The chronically failing schools were part of Indianapolis Public Schools until they were taken over by the state in 2012.

Teaching & Classroom

Indiana

June 21, 2017

Indiana school districts receive grants to train math and science teachers

Grant recipients will work with universities, foundations, and other local institutions to help educators improve their teaching strategies and knowledge.

legislative update

Indiana

March 27, 2017

GOP plan to appoint Indiana’s schools chief claws its way back to a win in Senate panel

The Senate Rules Committee passed and amended a bill on Monday changing how the state’s top education official is selected.

how's it going?

Indiana

March 23, 2017

She’s no Tony Bennett or Glenda Ritz — Jennifer McCormick is charting her own course as Indiana’s schools chief

More than two months into her administration, educators and advocates are praising McCormick’s focus and remain optimistic about her tenure.

school rules

National

March 14, 2017

Yes, Congress scrapped Obama-era education rules. But states say little is changing

What is changing? A requirement for states to get input from community members. But that doesn't mean input is being scrapped, either.

new leaders

Indiana

January 9, 2017

It’s official: Holcomb and McCormick sworn in as Indiana’s governor and superintendent. Their plans are still coming into focus.

Today Eric Holcomb and Jennifer McCormick were sworn in at the Indiana State Fairgrounds as Indiana’s next governor and state superintendent. Holcomb, an Indianapolis native,…

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