Indiana will reintroduce A–F school grades in 2026 under a redesigned accountability system aligned with the state’s Graduates Prepared to Succeed vision. The model expands beyond test scores to include: - academic mastery and student growth; - career and post-secondary readiness (credentials, diplomas and work-based learning); - work ethic (attendance and engagement); and - communication, collaboration and civic/financial literacy. [...]
The Indiana Chamber is grateful to the Strada Education Foundation for releasing the 2025 State Opportunity Index (SOI) and for shining a light on the shared responsibility we all have in advancing opportunity through education and work. We are especially appreciative that Strada highlighted the EARN (Employment Aid Readiness Network) program — an acknowledgment of Indiana’s continued leadership in [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMhr0elF_D8 Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner was recently presented as our Bayh-Lugar Government Leader of the Year! Jenner has shined in her expanded role. The state’s literacy rates have risen substantially recently. The new high school diploma process and career readiness seals will better aid students’ future goals. And employers have a welcome seat at the table [...]
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) [...]
Recognize work-based learning excellence in Indiana by nominating an employer, supervisor, career development professional, innovative program or work-based learner for the 2026 Impact Awards. You may submit more than one nomination in any or all of the award categories. The deadline is October 17. Our Institute for Workforce Excellence's Work and Learn Indiana will celebrate all honorees at the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on reports today from the Indiana Department of Education showing unprecedented growth in third grade literacy rates based on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Statewide, results reveal that 73,500 of Indiana’s third grade students – or 87.3% – demonstrated proficient reading skills on the [...]
The next few months will see significant efforts in K-12 education and workforce development efforts to transition to new realities in policy, funding, program structures and new strategic directions. For K-12 schools, a proposed new A to F school ranking and accountability system was rolled out on June 4 by the Indiana Department of Education. The public rulemaking process [...]
A host of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. There are also others on which the Chamber was neutral or opposed that will still be significant. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY HB 1322 - Blockchain Technology By [...]
Learn how to create quality work-based learning opportunities, take advantage of EARN Indiana funding for intern wages and find work-based learning resources in our free webinar. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, the Institute for Workforce Excellence is excited to share the Work-Based Learning Resource Hub. The hub features helpful information such as: - How to Connect [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned overnight on Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated [...]
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