Teacher panel calls for raises, pay for advanced degrees
A 49-member panel comprised mostly of teachers from across the state on Monday refined its recommendations for how the state should mentor, train, recruit and pay teachers.
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Mind Trust receives $3 million grant from Fairbanks
The Mind Trust education reform group will receive $3 million more from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to launch new public schools, attract teachers to Indianapolis and advance changes in K-12 schools.
Preliminary numbers show big plunge in school grades
While the numbers are just preliminary findings, they paint a dire picture. For example, the number of schools that received an "A'' grade plunged by more than 50 percent when compared to last year.
Firms start early trying to entice science-oriented students
Dozens of companies across central Indiana are using programs aimed at middle- and high-school students to develop a pool of talented kids who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math to fill the growing number of jobs for which such skills are necessary.
For ITT Educational, a hard fall and a long road back
ITT lawyers are zeroing in on cleaning up the legal quagmire—and they’re starting to have success. Without admitting liability, ITT in November reached agreements to settle securities lawsuits in Indiana and New York for a total of $29.5 million, with $25 million to be paid from the company’s insurance coverage.
Indiana school leaders blasting ISTEP ahead of score release
School leaders around Indiana have been increasing criticism of the state's standardized test as they brace for the release of scores that will show a double-digit drop in passing rates for students.
Purdue AD expects changes after dismal football season
Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke called the football program the “lynchpin” of the athletic department’s finances, and the number of empty seats at Ross-Ade Stadium has been causing consternation.
Education board creates expert panel to oversee ISTEP
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a permanent committee for the high-stakes standardized test after broad criticism and several snafus.
IU planning $10M building for Marching Hundred band
The 30,000-square-foot facility would be built just south of Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium on the Bloomington campus’ northern end.
Nine state schools among 82 getting $45M in theology grants
Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. said the grants are part of its effort to identify and cultivate theologically minded youth who will become leaders in their churches and society.
Orr Fellowship’s first paid employee enhancing program
The organization earlier this year tapped Indiana native Karyn Smitson as its first employee and executive director, and she’s been working to formalize and enhance the high-demand program.
Purdue engineers recommend STEM gift ideas for kids
A team of Purdue University engineers this week released its second annual Engineering Gift Guide of toys designed to inspire creativity in children and teach them problem-solving skills.
Defining value: Colleges partner with Gallup to learn more about grads
Several public and private Indiana colleges are following the example set by Purdue University, which used surveys to learn how experiences in school have affected the quality of graduates’ lives today.
New charter school to dump grade levels for ‘milestones’
A groundbreaking Ohio high school that has junked the concept of grade levels is the model for one of two newly approved Indiana charter school proposals. The school has been given the OK to open in Indianapolis in 2017.
Indiana seeks extension for dual-credit teacher rules
The Higher Learning Commission voted earlier this month to allow states to seek an extension of up to five years.
Lawmakers hope for momentum on program to help avoid layoffs
Nearly 30 states have “work-share” programs that pay partial unemployment benefits when employers need to reduce workers’ hours. The idea has gone nowhere with Indiana lawmakers, but the next legislative session could be different.
Purdue signs firm to examine student income-share deals
Purdue University is taking the next step toward a controversial program in which students could get financial help for school from so-called investors in exchange for some of their future earnings.
Charters awarded $40M in loans from controversial state program
Indiana’s State Board of Education on Friday said it had received requests for a total of $77M in loans from 33 charter schools, exceeding the funding approved for the $50M program.
State jobless rate holds steady at 4.4 percent
Solid October job gains in the manufacturing sector in were offset in part by losses in construction, hospitality and professional business services.
Dual-credit teachers may get extension for new standards
Indiana educators struggling over an impending change in requirements for high school teachers of dual-credit classes may be getting an extension as long as five years.