Education

Ind. 8th-graders outperform most of world in math, science areas

By Sydney Murray · Tuesday, April 2,2013 11:17 p.m.

The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at IU recently released a report showing that eighth-graders in Indiana outscore much of the world in math and science.

Indiana to receive $9.2 million to help struggling, low performing schools

By IDS staff · Sunday, March 31,2013 10:24 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Education has given Indiana over $9 million to aid struggling schools since 2010. It recently announced ailing Indiana schools would be allotted $9.2 million.

Ind. dealt 'average' grade for lack of state spending transparency

By IDS staff · Wednesday, March 27,2013 2:49 p.m.

Indiana’s lower grade reflects the rising grading standards, which the state of Indiana failed to keep up with, according to a press release.

Court upholds school vouchers, 5-0 ruling

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, March 27,2013 12:03 a.m.

The Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution opposing House Bill 1003, which would expand the current voucher program.

State Senate committee plans university appropriations

By IDS staff · Monday, March 25,2013 9:48 p.m.

The Senate Appropriations Committee is currently deciding on proposed budgets for higher education institutions in Indiana.

Purdue announces reduction in Washington lobbying

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 21,2013 10:40 p.m.

Purdue University announced it will reduce the amount of lobbying money it spends in Washington D.C. in attempt to allow the two-year tuition freeze the school announced at the beginning of March.

School voucher system protested at Statehouse

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, March 20,2013 12:19 a.m.

Parents, educators and legislators from throughout the state gathered to rally against House Bill 1003, which would expand the state’s school voucher system.

Schools address students’ needs with Disability Awareness Month

By Sydney Murray · Monday, March 4,2013 11:32 p.m.

As Disability Awareness Month rolls around, schools are focusing on getting students the resources they need.

Educators, officials react to withdrawn bill

By Sydney Murray · Friday, March 1,2013 12:26 a.m.

After Senate Bill 416 was withdrawn this week, administrators and policymakers are struggling to decide how to evaluate schools.

Educators attend national conference focused on LGBT youth

Thursday, Feb. 21,2013 9:24 p.m.

Educators from around the country met last week in San Diego to focus on treatment of LGBT youth in schools

International Bookgiving Day fuels kids’ imaginations

By Sydney Murray · Thursday, Feb. 14,2013 10:58 p.m.

Students in Sarah Murray’s kindergarten class at Childs Elementary School exchanged books as a part of International Book Giving Day Thursday.

Local schools discuss safety

By Sydney Murray · Monday, Feb. 11,2013 10:28 p.m.

Members of the Monroe County Community School Corporation and local schools met Monday to discuss keeping children, and staff, safe in emergency situations.

MCCSC makes changes to 2013-16 calendar

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 25,2013 12:50 a.m.

The local school board voted Tuesday to pass new academic calendars for the 2013-16 school years, despite parents in attendance voicing opposition to the new design.

Online auction proceeds to help area schools

By Gage Bentley · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2012 11:56 p.m.

The Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools is auctioning a free pet adoption at Bloomington Animal Shelter, a five-day vacation in Cancun and 16 "priceless" pieces of Nick's memorabilia.

Opponents argue constitutionality of state vouchers for private schools

Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 9:35 p.m.

Teachers and parents, along with Indiana State Teachers Association Vice President Teresa Meredith, filed suit in July 2011 and claimed the voucher program is unconstitutional because it pays state funds to private and religious schools.

Professor calls language change Darwinistic

By Gage Bentley · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 12:34 a.m.

The world of language is violent and chaotic, a linguistics expert said Monday during a lecture.

Ivy Tech named military friendly

By Gage Bentley · Thursday, Nov. 15,2012 11:42 p.m.

G.I. Jobs chooses schools that offer the best and most adaptable services. Veteran students may also vote for schools they believe are military friendly, according to a press release.

Daniels, Pence discuss newly elected Ritz’s role in Indiana education

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 7,2012 11:53 p.m.

Gov.-elect Mike Pence said Indiana education reform made in the past four years will be affirmed and built upon when he spoke Wednesday alongside Gov. Mitch Daniels at his office.

Expert outlines flaws in teacher evaluations

By Gage Bentley · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 10:21 p.m.

Cassandra Guarino, an associate professor of educational leadership and policy, said value-added models are data-driven and objective methods of teacher evaluations that improve the status quo. However, she said the models are biased, error-laden and might be based on faulty tests.

Education experts discuss IPS reform

By Gage Bentley · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 12:27 a.m.

IPS Superintendent Eugene White and David Harris, founder and CEO of the Mind Trust, offered analyses of the specific problems affecting IPS, and which reforms would solve those problems.

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