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Indiana State Board of Education

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.

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.

Leadership & Management

Indiana
March 1, 2016

IPS aims to fix troubled high schools by flooding ‘transformation zones’ with support (updated)

Seven struggling Indianapolis ‘zone’ schools get targeted training and coaching for teachers.

Student & School Performance

Indiana
February 17, 2016

Senate panel nixes pricey ISTEP rescore

The bill, which also proposes the test expire in 2017, passed 8-3 and next heads to the full Senate.
Indiana
February 10, 2016

Unions: Teacher mentoring bill leaves too many out

The bill also wouldn't let unions negotiate extra pay that comes with the new programs.

Student & School Performance

Indiana
February 3, 2016

Technology concerns surface as Indiana approaches next ISTEP exam

Board members today said they were worried about computer glitches after a few statewide "stress tests."

Politics & Policy

Indiana
February 2, 2016

Every Marion County school district except one will get a break from the state

The State Board of Education is also expected to address the performance of state takeover schools.

Politics & Policy

Indiana
January 26, 2016

Only a small share of Indiana schools earned higher A-F grades in 2015 (updated)

Just 6 percent of schools improved from 2014, compared to 30 percent that improved from 2013 to 2014.
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