INDIANA EDUCATION INSIGHT
This newsletter, which debuted in 1997, is the only one-stop source for information about what’s happening-and what to expect-at all levels of the educational system in the state, including activities of the General Assembly, the Indiana Department of Education and State Board of Education, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Distressed Unit Appeals Board, and the new Governor’s Workforce Cabinet – while keeping you informed about developments at the local levels that often fly under the radar.
Analysis of education at all levels – and in all forms:
As education and the workforce and career development moves to the top of the policy agenda and charter and voucher schools assume greater prominence, this newsletter offers what you need to monitor or participate in education policy development in the state.
This newsletter is a must-read for school superintendents, principals, and board members; education professionals, including researchers; architects, engineering, and construction firms; school vendors; law firms; associations and unions; legislators; state officials and agencies; the news media; community leaders; university officials; regional educational service centers; and businesses concerned about education.
Recent News
Teachers criticize new proposed Indiana diplomas
Teachers at the Indiana State Board of Education meeting May 8 took aim at the proposed new high school diplomas. As we’ve told you, the Indiana Department of Education presented two new diploma options, the Indiana GPS and the [...]
Too many certifications?
Teachers’ union, McCormick blast new literacy endorsements The Indiana State Teachers Association is raising alarms and criticizing the Indiana Department of Education over its rollout of the state’s new literacy endorsement requirements needed for teachers to instruct in the [...]
Where guv candidates stand on education
Your guide to the 6 GOP hopefuls’ takes on education policy In the six-way May 7 Republican gubernatorial primary, each candidate has outlined his or her plans for overseeing and improving education in Indiana – some more detailed than [...]
IDOE rethinking diplomas
New grad requirements focus on flexibility, career pathways For the first time since the 1980s, Indiana is significantly redesigning its high school diplomas – and we got our first look at the proposed new graduation requirements from the Indiana [...]