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.
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Recent News
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 [...]
Healthy kids, better schools
Research examines connections in health, student performance New research from the Indianapolis-based Paramount Health Data Project showcases the group’s first longitudinal data sets revealing connections between student health and academic performance. The study’s conclusion suggests schools that focus on [...]
Education takes spotlight in 2024 session
Recapping your education-heavy short legislative session Lawmakers leading up to the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly advertised this short session as just that – short, “quiet,” and “less aggressive.” However, we knew going in that lawmakers had [...]
New RFI issued by IDOE
The Indiana Department of Education issues a Request for Information for “Title II A Related Support Providers” with responses due May 31. Specifically, IDOE, according to the RFI, “seeks to identify expert technical assistance partners, locally and across the [...]