Elkhart Community Schools and the nonprofit group “enFocus” create a partnered open WiFi map to help students access free internet connection outside of school. The map consists of more than 100 locations around the community, such as libraries and [...]
The Economic Policy Institute tracks trends in teacher pay, and finds “Teachers are paid less (in weekly wages and total compensation) than their nonteacher college-educated counterparts, and the situation has worsened considerably over the years.” The institute explains that [...]
The Indiana Department of Education partners with Gallup to produce education research that aims to “better understand the challenges facing families and students in Indiana,” the department explains. Earlier this month, surveys were sent at random via U.S. Mail [...]
Bill Stephan will retire from his full-time role as Indiana University vice president for government relations and economic engagement, effective September 30 after 20 years of service. Stephan has been responsible for coordinating and connecting IU’s intellectual and creative [...]
The Supreme Court of the United States recently rules 6-3 in favor of Joseph Kennedy, a former Washington state high school football assistant coach who lost his job over midfield prayers he held with his team after games, in [...]
The Indiana Department of Administration’s evaluation team recommends Indiana State University be selected to begin contract negotiations to provide Individualized Education Program (IEP) Technical Assistance for the Indiana Department of Education with an estimated contract value of $5.2 million. [...]
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) Board of School Trustees votes to place an operating referendum on the November 8 ballot worth up to 18.5 cents per $100 of net assessed property value that, if approved, would generate [...]
The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees unanimously votes to ratify a four-year collective bargaining agreement between the school district and Teamsters Local 414, representing bus drivers. “Drivers’ wages will increase by 4% this year, consistent with [...]
A group of current and former Black students called out racial discrimination in the Monroe County Community School Corporation during a May 24 MCCSC Board of School Trustees meeting, Indiana Public Media reports. “The students shared personal experiences with [...]
Gary Community Schools will continue to be managed by MGT Consulting Group after the state board charged with overseeing the Gary school district votes May 26 to extend its management contract with MGT. You’ll remember that the legislature assumed [...]