Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat

Indiana wants more schools to offer Cambridge STEM courses through $500,000 in grant funding earmarked in the latest state budget.

Indiana wants more students to pursue careers in cybersecurity by expanding access to a new pathway that includes advanced technology classes and military mentorship.

New graduation requirements going into effect for the Class of 2029 emphasize career readiness in high school. Schools are gearing up to make sure these opportunities are available to students.

In the quest to prepare for life after high school, students at the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township have an edge: a coach who knows the ins and outs of getting into college.

SB 199 appears to only apply to a handful of degrees at nonprofit institutions like Ball State, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech, according to data on low-earning programs released by the U.S. Department of Education.

At a House committee hearing, supporters of a proposal to create an appointed board over Indianapolis district and charter schools said it would create a shared system of accountability. Critics said it would dilute electoral power.

Indiana lawmakers begin filing bills now through January for the 2026 legislative session.