The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is working on a major overhaul of the school accountability system. The first draft of the new model was unveiled in June and is expected to take effect in fall of next year. The new model will replace the previous system (including the A-F grading system, which had been on pause since 2018) [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Department of Education today announced the launch of the state’s inaugural 2024 Civics Bee aimed at encouraging more young Hoosiers in grades six through eight to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The first-of-its-kind statewide civics competition will be held in August at the Indiana Statehouse. The event [...]
Grant to Help Local Communities Strengthen and Expand Educator Pipeline The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) just announced that applications are now open for the Attract, Prepare, Retain (APR) Grant. This grant is available for Indiana’s schools and community partners to support local initiatives to attract and retain educators in school buildings across the state. “Like most employers, Indiana’s [...]
Employers across the state are struggling to find qualified workers. As the Chamber’s new vice president of education and workforce development, Jason Bearce will partner with members and others in these fields to help bridge the gap. Jason shares a few of his passions and past-times. What excites you most about your role at the Chamber? “I spent almost [...]
Last month, Gov. Eric Holcomb and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick announced a new partnership to give all Hoosier students access to high-speed internet in every classroom across the state. EducationSuperHighway is partnering with the state of Indiana to provide this service at no cost to taxpayers. Currently, 98% of Hoosier schools meet the federal minimum recommended bandwidth [...]
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