To Mask Or Not? Some Indiana Schools Say No, Others Aren't Sure Yet

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s school mask mandate is set to expire Thursday, releasing schools from state and national restrictions.

This Week In Education Policy & Priorities: Indiana Preps For Pandemic Test Scores, More

Buoyed by a massive influx of federal education funding, schools and districts are rolling out a greater number of programs and initiatives.

Federal Office Drops Investigation Of Indiana Special Education Services

The federal office said its investigators did not find evidence of discrimination based on complaints filed in or before January.

Vanderburgh Death Toll Reaches 401, Vaccinations Nearing 80,000

Indiana Department of Health reports another coronavirus related death in Vanderburgh County.

Black Bear Seen In Northern Vanderburgh County

Officials have confirmed that a black bear was spotted in northern Vanderburgh County.

Judge Orders Indiana To Continue Federal Unemployment Benefits

Unemployed Hoosiers celebrate after an Indiana judge ordered the state to restart federal unemployment benefits.

'It Just Doesn't Make Sense'

Hoosiers react to Rokita's new 'Parent Bill Of Rights'.

Mobile Vaccine Clinic Locations Changing

It's still going to be as easy as it can be to get the coronavirus vaccine in Vanderburgh County, but the locations are changing.

Study Reveals School Choice Savings Decreasing Education Spending

New study says school choice options in Indiana have saved state millions in education spending.

Indiana's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Hit Record-Breaking Lows

State hits record lows for confirmed positive cases.

Mind Trust Fellows Plan To Open 2 New Indy Charter Schools In 2022

An academy infused with Latino culture and a school focused on closing learning gaps plan to open in Indianapolis in 2022.

I Graduated From High School With An Associate Degree. Here's How I Did It.

Juggling high school, college, and a job was a monumental challenge — but one that saved me time and many thousands of dollars.

Counseling Helps Students Cope With Pandemic Trauma At Indianapolis Summer Program

After more than a year of school upended by the pandemic, program leaders say the counseling program is even more important this summer.

Tutoring, Tech Support, Therapy: How Parents Want IPS To Spend Millions In COVID Aid

Last year, Ann Brown's daughter struggled through seventh grade at Indianapolis Public Schools.

3 Things To Watch With Indiana's 2021 ILEARN Scores

And, for the third year in a row, the test scores don’t count.

This Indiana Educator Finds Inspiration On TikTok

Kelsey Pavelka built a plastic barrier at her front door with sleeves on either side so she could hug her second grade students.

Indiana Man Drowns In Lake Michigan After Saving Girlfriend

Portage man was able to lead his girlfriend to safety in the water before he went under off the Washington Park beach, police said.

How One New Indy Group Wants To Turn Parents Into Education Advocates

Iris Blanco remembers how frustrating it was to try to enroll her children in school when she first moved to Indianapolis.

Schools Across Indiana To Receive More Than $120 Million In Grant Funding

Schools, community organizations awarded $122 million for student learning recovery.

Steve Ahrendt & Joey Roth of Chicagoland Championship Wrestling

I interviewed Steve Ahrendt and Joey Roth, the broadcast team for Chicagoland Championship Wrestling about CCW, past, present and future.

Purdue Named In AG's Advisory Opinion On Vaccine Requirements

Indiana colleges and universities weigh requiring vaccines on their campuses this fall.

Democrats Renew Calls For Higher Minimum Wage Amid Hiring Woes

Dems say low-wage jobs, not unemployment benefits, are causing workers to stay at home.

No New Coronavirus Deaths In Area

Local vaccinations top 73,000.

Congratulations, Lake Central High School Grad Tabatha Bueno

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Early ILEARN Results Show Expected Academic Declines From The Pandemic

Early standardized test results from this spring are in.

How Indiana Plans To Boost Pre-K Enrollment Without Increasing State Funding

Indiana will not increase state funding for its youngest learners in the next two years.

New Indiana Teacher Training Program Offers 3 College Degrees For $45,000 Or Less

Looking to bolster the size and diversity of Indiana's teaching force, a new program will offer education students three degrees.

Craig Thompson takes leadership role at Advocate Health Advisors

Thompson will analyze and refine workplace procedures to address gaps and drive business results.

Indiana Schools See Long-Awaited Funding Increases For Special Education, English Learners

Indiana schools will receive more money for special education programs over the next two years, an increase educators say is long overdue.

Indiana Schools See Long-Awaited Funding Increases For Special Education, English Learners

Indiana schools will receive more money for special education programs over the next two years.

These Indiana Schools Will Get The Most Money Per Student In Latest Stimulus Package

This time, they have the resources to make it happen.

Indianapolis Public Schools Students Call For More Asian American History And Culture Lessons

Only one of her teachers acknowledged the tragedy. That teacher was a Taiwanese American.

State Plans COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Indianapolis High School Students

The effort comes weeks after the state opened vaccinations to ages 16 and up, and months after many Indiana schools reopened.

To Take In-Person ILEARN Tests Or Not? Indiana Remote Learners Face A Tough Choice

Colleen Wojciechowski was surprised to learn that her youngest child was required to return to Indianapolis Public Schools this week.

New Indiana Budget Proposal Increases Funding For Teacher Pay And Voucher Expansion

Indiana lawmakers plan to boost funding to K-12 schools to fulfill a recommendation to add $600 million by 2023 to increase teacher pay.

State Plans COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Indianapolis High School Students

Marion County schools will have the opportunity to partner with Indiana to provide free field trips to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Relief And Reflection: After Chauvin Guilty Verdict, Teachers And Students Look To The Work Ahead

Educators across the country prepared to help students make sense of this pivotal moment in U.S. history.

New Indiana Budget Proposal Increases Funding For Teacher Pay And Voucher Expansion

Indiana lawmakers plan to boost funding to K-12 schools to fulfill a recommendation to add $600 million by 2023 to increase teacher pay.

Biden Removes Visa Freeze, More Workers to Enter U.S.

Biden committed to bringing more foreign workers into tight U.S. labor market

New Indiana Budget Proposal Scales Back Private School Voucher Expansion

Indiana Senate Republicans significantly scaled back an expansion of the state’s private school voucher program under their budget proposal