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A-F Grades

Indiana
October 2, 2019

Indiana state board approves, then quickly reverses ‘nuclear’ change in A-F school grades

In an effort to reign in how the state rewards student improvement on its standardized exam, the board initially approved a cap on so-called growth scores.

Indiana State Board of Education

Indiana
October 1, 2019

As the governor takes more control of education, Indiana could break down government ‘silos’

The discussion seems to signal an expectation of smoother relationships between the governor’s office and state schools superintendent.

Fixing Special Education

Indiana
September 19, 2019

When schools and parents in Indiana disagree on special education services, what happens next can be slow and costly

The due process system is meant to be faster, cheaper, and more cooperative than court. But that's not always the reality in Indiana.

ILEARN

Indiana
September 11, 2019

Why some students with special needs struggled with ILEARN accommodations

Some parents and teachers said the lack of appropriate accommodations for students with special needs were, in part, responsible for the statewide drop in test scores.

School accountability

Indiana
September 5, 2019

What students do after graduating could determine their high school’s rating

High schools in Indiana may soon be rated on what their students do after graduation — instead of just on how many of them pass state tests and earn a diploma.

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.

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.

fair warning

Indiana
March 12, 2019

The fate of School 48 is on the line. IPS is betting its new principal can turn things around.

Another failing grade from the state could result in dramatic action, such as handing over control to an outside manager or shuttering the school altogether.

what's next?

Indiana
February 8, 2019

The fate of these Indianapolis schools is once again uncertain, years after state takeover

State control of Emma Donnan Middle School and Howe and Manual high schools is expected to end in just over a year.

Student & School Performance

Indiana
June 28, 2017

Broad Ripple is one of three Indianapolis high schools facing closure

Superintendent Lewis Ferebee’s proposal would spare the four high schools at the core of the district.

election

Indiana
October 18, 2016

Inflammatory protester-turned-candidate challenges veteran member for seat on IPS board

Board member Diane Arnold is facing off against protestor Larry Vaughn.

Leadership & Management

Indiana
September 22, 2016

Critics of IPS school board endorse challengers, including inflammatory protestor

The groups endorsed four people for seats on the board.

Lesson learned

Indiana
June 1, 2016

State says flaws in exam for students with disabilities came from attempt to reduce test “burden”

Test developer Questar has developed a proposal for how to move forward, which will be examined by the advisory committee on Thursday.

Uncategorized

Indiana
March 14, 2016

Should Indiana schools get an A-F bonus for kids who lose ground on ISTEP?

The Indiana State Board of Education is expected to consider two proposals Wednesday to refine its new A-F grade system.

Student & School Performance

Indiana
March 2, 2016

Is Indiana’s state ISTEP exam too easy?

A review of the test by national experts cite earlier research showing too many questions are at basic recall level.
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