INDIANA EDUCATION INSIGHT

  • The intersection of education policy and curriculum – explained

  • One – stop source for what’s happening & what to expect

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.

Indiana Education Insight Newsletter

Analysis of education at all levels – and in all forms:

  • Public, charter & voucher schools

  • Workforce training & career development

  • Higher education

  • Finance, referenda & construction

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 memberseducation 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

School threats wreak havoc

October 11th, 2024|

Uptick in false threats statewide cause school-day disruptions A seemingly never-ending string of threats of violence against schools has been plaguing districts across the state for the last three weeks now – part of a disturbing national trend of [...]

Data-driven decisions

September 27th, 2024|

IDOE hopes data will inspire changes to decrease absenteeism State education officials hope laying out all the data on student absences will help better paint the picture convincing schools, parents, and local communities to work to combat chronic absenteeism. [...]

Light ahead for CSAs

September 13th, 2024|

State career scholarships near capacity after slow, chaotic Year 1 When Indiana launched its new Career Scholarship Accounts program last year, state officials expected a flood of eager students . . . but in that first year, only around [...]

Literacy changes on the right track?

August 30th, 2024|

IREAD-3 scores biggest jump in test history; more work ahead Is Indiana on the way to its own “Mississippi Miracle,” in terms of increasing reading proficiency in young students? An “Indiana Miracle (?)” if you will. Results from the [...]