Rachel Fradette

Law forcing Union Schools to shut down still faces legal pushback

Union School Corp. in East Central Indiana sued the state in May, seeking to overturn a new law that mandates the district’s closure. ... Read More

With no notice or public input, Indiana lawmakers shut down a rural school district

Days after Indiana lawmakers quietly approved the closure of Union School Corp., more than 150 people — including Stephanie Ward — turned out at the Randolph County Fairgrounds to demand answers from their state representative.... Read More

A-to-F letter grades likely returning for Indiana schools

On Wednesday, state education leaders provided an early look at a new system for evaluating how well schools educate students. However, it remains unclear when schools will begin receiving grades under the updated system.... Read More

School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors

House Bill 1136, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty), proposes closing districts where more than 50% of students who live in the boundaries attend private, charter, or other district schools.... Read More

Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts. Then charters take over

House Bill 1136, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka, proposes converting 50 schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools district into charter schools due to enrollment shifts. Four other school districts would also be disbanded under the legislation.... Read More

Indiana schools get $24 million for SROs, firearm training, safety programs

Indiana’s Secured School Safety Board approved about $24 million for initiatives to strengthen security in all 92 of the state’s counties. More than 400 different schools will utilize that money for several safety needs, including school resource officers.... Read More

Indiana’s new high school diplomas spark concerns among university leaders

Indiana’s universities are raising the alarm on the state’s overhaul of high school diplomas, with some warning the current plan tips students toward the workforce instead of emphasizing academic rigor or preparing them for higher education or other...... Read More

Purdue president: New high school diplomas won’t meet admission requirements

Purdue University’s president says Indiana’s proposed changes to high school diplomas do not meet the school’s admission standards in math, social studies and world languages. Mung Chiang said several changes to the diplomas do not meet what have been...... Read More