education

A standout metric this year's Kids Count data was a sharp decline in childhood obesity, now lower than the national average at 30%.

This week, Bob Zaltsberg talks with graduating high school seniors about their plans after graduation.

The 10 highest-compensated public school employees in 2024 include nine traditional district superintendents and one charter school CEO.

Union Schools, a rural district based in the tiny town of Modoc in Randolph County, educates more than 290 students in person and about 7,500 through virtual programs, according to the state's enrollment report. Under Indiana’s new property tax reform law, it will be dissolved in 2027 and the area restricted among other school corporations.

School corporations and charter schools that participate in the pilot program could be exempt from certain regulations like collective bargaining; training for things like abuse, neglect and suicide prevention; and teacher performance evaluations.

A legislative effort that would have required Indiana schools install cameras in special education classrooms and seclusion rooms fizzled out this week.

The bill’s author said his goal is to instill pride for their country in young Americans. But the bill’s opponents say it will prevent teachers from educating students about some significant historic events.

Lawmakers are considering proposals that range from universal vouchers to school district closures and changes to charter school funding

Chronic absenteeism is currently not defined in Indiana Code. The bill defines it as missing 10 percent or more of a school year for any reason — which is about 18 days.

A bill that would raise the floor for teacher pay in Indiana passed out of the Senate Education and Career Development Committee.