/indiana Indiana en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:03:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-high-school-change-these-districts-may-have-the-answer/2024/09 By supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:03:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-high-school-change-these-districts-may-have-the-answer/2024/09 /teaching-learning/students-at-this-high-school-do-internships-its-a-game-changer/2024/09 A superintendent challenged his high school to get half of seniors engaged in learning outside the building. Students responded. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/students-at-this-high-school-do-internships-its-a-game-changer/2024/09 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /teaching-learning/applying-the-science-of-reading-3-state-leaders-on-putting-policy-into-practice/2024/02 Officials discussed how their states have attempted a multifaceted approach to reading improvement. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:01:20 GMT /teaching-learning/applying-the-science-of-reading-3-state-leaders-on-putting-policy-into-practice/2024/02 /leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes When Aleesia Johnson became superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, Indiana’s largest district needed much more than a patch job. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes /leaders/leadership/how-to-manage-big-emotions-during-difficult-district-transitions/2024/02 A big-city superintendent discusses how she balances strong public sentiment with staying the course on a major improvement initiative. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/how-to-manage-big-emotions-during-difficult-district-transitions/2024/02 /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 These actions join a mounting tide of reading legislation across the country. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:19:38 GMT /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-school-districts-transgender-restroom-case/2024/01 The case asked whether federal law protects transgender students on the use of school facilities that correspond to their gender identity. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:35:26 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-school-districts-transgender-restroom-case/2024/01 /leadership/keeping-younger-students-back-a-grade-shows-benefits-over-time-study-finds/2023/10 New longitudinal research shows reading and math benefits for retaining younger students who need more time. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:14:01 GMT /leadership/keeping-younger-students-back-a-grade-shows-benefits-over-time-study-finds/2023/10 /teaching-learning/once-a-big-player-teach-for-america-tries-to-regain-its-footing/2023/08 A slimmed-down TFA is investing in tutoring programs and supports to keep members in the classroom. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:32:55 GMT /teaching-learning/once-a-big-player-teach-for-america-tries-to-regain-its-footing/2023/08 /policy-politics/the-steps-some-states-are-taking-to-redefine-student-success/2023/08 "We can’t go back to the way it’s always been done," says the head of the group that represents state education chiefs. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/the-steps-some-states-are-taking-to-redefine-student-success/2023/08 /policy-politics/2-big-supreme-court-cases-but-not-the-ones-you-think-with-implications-for-public-schools/2023/07 Employees won stronger ground to claim a religious accommodation, as a new case will address when job transfers are covered by federal law. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:54:12 GMT /policy-politics/2-big-supreme-court-cases-but-not-the-ones-you-think-with-implications-for-public-schools/2023/07 /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 /teaching-learning/summer-jobs-have-become-an-unwelcome-tradition-for-many-teachers/2023/05 Many teachers rely on summer as a time to earn much-needed extra income. Wed, 31 May 2023 20:13:11 GMT /teaching-learning/summer-jobs-have-become-an-unwelcome-tradition-for-many-teachers/2023/05 /leadership/laws-on-trans-nonbinary-student-pronouns-put-teachers-in-a-bind/2023/05 Under laws passed in nine states, teachers don't have to use students’ pronouns and names if they don’t align with their assigned sex. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:25:51 GMT /leadership/laws-on-trans-nonbinary-student-pronouns-put-teachers-in-a-bind/2023/05 /teaching-learning/4-more-states-pass-science-of-reading-mandates/2023/05 Four states—and one big city district—have recently mandated changes to how schools teach early reading. Wed, 10 May 2023 20:41:06 GMT /teaching-learning/4-more-states-pass-science-of-reading-mandates/2023/05 /policy-politics/court-backs-firing-of-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-names/2023/04 The appellate court said a teacher seeking a religious accommodation under Title VII caused undue hardship for a school district. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:06:00 GMT /policy-politics/court-backs-firing-of-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-names/2023/04 /teaching-learning/lawmakers-target-how-teachers-unions-collect-dues/2023/04 Teachers often opt to have union dues deducted from their paychecks. Republicans in some states are fighting to change that. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:05:11 GMT /teaching-learning/lawmakers-target-how-teachers-unions-collect-dues/2023/04 /policy-politics/opinion-attend-these-charter-schools-leave-with-college-credentials/2023/03 The founder of a charter network discusses how his schools bring a K-16 model to the K-12 system. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-attend-these-charter-schools-leave-with-college-credentials/2023/03 /teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 The Education Department warns states not to lower standards, even as districts frantically search for skilled special educators. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:32:41 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 /teaching-learning/dual-enrollment-programs-are-expanding-but-do-they-reach-the-students-who-need-them-most/2022/09 The programs may be failing to reach low-income and other underserved students. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:30:41 GMT /teaching-learning/dual-enrollment-programs-are-expanding-but-do-they-reach-the-students-who-need-them-most/2022/09 /leadership/whos-at-risk-when-schools-staffing-shortages-persist/2022/06 Essential nonteaching school employees are in high demand, and when their positions go unfilled, high-need students suffer most. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:26:14 GMT /leadership/whos-at-risk-when-schools-staffing-shortages-persist/2022/06 /policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT /policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 /technology/how-to-tackle-big-tech-problems-in-schools-3-case-studies/2022/03 See the strategies three districts are using to improve digital equity, upgrade cybersecurity, and solve staffing problems. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:49:52 GMT /technology/how-to-tackle-big-tech-problems-in-schools-3-case-studies/2022/03 /policy-politics/bill-could-require-posting-a-years-worth-of-lesson-plans-teachers-arent-happy/2022/02 Teachers share their frustration over an Indiana bill that would require educators to post a year's worth of lessons. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:41:02 GMT /policy-politics/bill-could-require-posting-a-years-worth-of-lesson-plans-teachers-arent-happy/2022/02 /teaching-learning/the-chemistry-teacher-who-went-viral-on-tiktok/2021/11 He's made paper from grass clippings, used mousetraps and ping pong balls to explain a nuclear reaction and sets many, many things on fire. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:55:11 GMT /teaching-learning/the-chemistry-teacher-who-went-viral-on-tiktok/2021/11 /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09