Education

Enrollment at Indianapolis Public Schools has remained fairly stable since last year, despite the closure of six buildings that sent over 1,000 students searching for new schools this year.... Read More

New data shows Indiana’s teacher pay is ticking up — but still trails behind averages in neighboring states — as the debate over Hoosier educator salaries continues. The average teacher salary in Indiana is $58,531 — up from about $57,000 the year prior.... Read More

The “Cardinals Vote!” initiative, supported by a Community-Engaged Alliance grant, seeks to expand non-partisan civic engagement across the campus and surrounding community through outreach and various strategies.... Read More

Manchester University is expanding a financial assistance program to high school students from Kosciusko and Whitley counties that in some cases can reimburse up to 100% of their tuition costs. ... Read More

A new Ball State University study indicates that substantial gaps exist in academic performance between students enrolled in the state’s smallest school districts and their peers who attend larger districts. The report also notes less...... Read More

A proposed bill would restrict the power to approve and oversee new charter schools in Indianapolis to two government authorizers: the Indiana Charter School Board and the Indianapolis Charter School Board.... Read More

The collectives' goal was to raise at least $1 million from Nov. 14 through Dec. 31, knowing those contributions would double from the donor's match.... Read More

Indiana State University on Wednesday announced the selection of Angie Lansing as interim director of athletics. The news comes just one day after the university announced Sherard Clinkscales had stepped down from the position at the end of December.... Read More

Officials with The Career Academy Network notified the South Bend Community School Corp. in early December of their hopes to use a state law that allows charter schools to buy or lease an underused public school building for $1.... Read More

Indiana State University Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales has stepped down from his position. The university announced Tuesday that Clinkscales, who has served in the role since 2016, left to pursue other opportunities.... Read More

An annual state school survey highlights how mental health continues to be a major issue for students in all grade levels as many counselors feel they don't have enough time to work with their students.... Read More

Nearly 89% of Indiana high school students graduated in 2023, the Indiana Department of Education said Friday. This year's number is up from 86.52% in 2022 and is the second-highest graduation rate since the state began collecting data in 2012.... Read More

The Genius School in Indianapolis has lost its bid for a charter from a second authorizer, after the Education One board at Trine University rejected its application Wednesday, citing concerns with inflated enrollment targets and financial projections.... Read More

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to take a case ordering an Indiana school district to allow a transgender boy to use the facilities that align with his gender identity, the ACLU of Indiana is urging the high court to reject the case.... Read More

Ascend Indiana says it formed partnerships with 14 colleges and universities in Indiana to connect students to career opportunities throughout the state.... Read More

The University of Indianapolis has unveiled a marketing campaign designed to generate interest among high school students in pursuing a teaching degree. "Let's Teach, Indiana!" is being launched in partnership with 14 high schools in Marion County.... Read More

Tipton-based Chariot Automotive Group is looking to address a growing shortage of automotive technicians by appealing to high school students. The company launched its Automotive Technician Education Pathway this year after about two years of planning.... Read More

The Saint Mary's College board has reversed a controversial policy made earlier this year. Our partners at Fox Michiana report the college will not allow undergraduate admissions of transgender women. ... Read More

Grace College is planning to offer a new Orthopaedic MBA program beginning in May 2024. The program will be taught out of the Grace School of Business and accept a dozen students in its first cohort.... Read More

It may be a new year on the calendar, but January marks the halfway point of the school year and the start of the legislative session in Indiana. And there’s no shortage of education news and issues to watch. Here’s five topics we’re watching in 2024.... Read More