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Indiana
September 13, 2019

Here are the Indiana education stories we plan to cover this year — and how you can help

The school year roared in like a lion, yanking us from our summer daydreams and thrusting us into the thick of the perennial controversy over…

first steps

Indiana
August 22, 2019

Kindergarten has become a critical year of learning, but Indiana still doesn’t require it

For all of its importance, kindergarten is still not required in Indiana.

early childhood

Indiana
August 13, 2019

Indianapolis ends preschool program, leaving 3-year-olds without access to scholarships

Hundreds of 3-year-olds in Indianapolis will no longer qualify for preschool funding now that the city is ending its scholarship initiative.

measuring quality

Indiana
June 28, 2019

Why a seemingly chaotic pre-K class may be the best kind

In pre-K, children are at the peak of brain development.

research says

Indiana
June 20, 2019

Children who go to preschool are better prepared for kindergarten. But is that enough?

Should Indiana worry about research on long-term results to justify an expansion, or should it stay focused on getting children ready for kindergarten?

Early Start

Indiana
June 11, 2019

‘Lost opportunity’: Most 4-year-olds are left out of Indiana’s preschool expansion

Whether your 3- or 4-year-old attends prekindergarten — and how good the experience is — can often largely depend on where you live and how much money you make.

early learning

Indiana
May 31, 2019

You don’t have to go to kindergarten in Indiana. But educators say it ‘levels the playing field’

Children in Indiana don't have to go to kindergarten, and it’s only been in recent years that the state has placed more value on this early childhood experience.

Paying for pre-K

Indiana
May 10, 2019

Indiana charter schools face hurdles to offering pre-K. But some have figured out a way.

A handful of Indiana charter schools have looked to creative partnerships in order to provide pre-K programs.

small step

Indiana
April 25, 2019

Looking to reach children statewide, Indiana expands its pre-K voucher program

It's a key expansion of what had been a limited pilot program only available in 20 counties -- but lawmakers aren't increasing funding for pre-K.

the youngest learners

Indiana
April 17, 2019

National report downgrades Indiana for excluding some families from pre-K vouchers

NIEER's 2018 "State of Preschool" report lists Indiana as one of just six states that does not fund a preschool program, deeming On My Way Pre-K to be child care.

early childhood

Indiana
February 8, 2019

As pre-K expands in Indiana, slow sign-ups lead to millions in leftover state funding

Expanding On My Way Pre-K has been slower than hoped, Indiana officials said, in part due to the challenge of introducing the new program in rural counties.

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.

How I Lead

Indiana
November 26, 2018

Why this Indianapolis principal worries about the children who don’t go to preschool

Wayne Township Preschool Principal Kathryn Raasch was recently named a 2018 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

the youngest learners

Indiana
October 24, 2018

Indiana lawmakers went to preschool. Here’s what they learned

Early childhood advocates want lawmakers to see how high-quality preschool can help children living in poverty, in the hopes of expanding access to pre-K next year.

early childhood

Indiana
August 14, 2018

Mike Pence passed up a big federal preschool grant. Now Indiana could have a second shot

Early childhood advocates are waiting to see if Indiana’s current governor will pursue federal funds — which could be a key piece of making pre-K more broadly available.
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