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Voter guide: Indiana governor candidates discuss absenteeism, literacy, and teacher pay
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Three candidates are running for Indiana governor and a chance to shape education policy in the state — Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater.Their views differ significantly, particularly on questions of education funding that are likely to take center stage when the next legislative session starts in January.While Braun has indicated support for universal access to private school vouchers, Rainwater, a software engineer, supports universal ESAs, which would give families state funding...
Lower IREAD scores highlight disparities among students of color; some schools find success
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Recent results from Indiana’s IREAD test have unveiled significant disparities in literacy scores, particularly among students of color, sparking concerns about educational equity in the state. While many students are struggling, certain schools have demonstrated successful strategies that are improving reading skills. In a recent discussion, WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor highlighted one […]
Distinguished Purdue Professor awarded 'Sagamore of the Wabash'
Purdue’s chief semiconductor officer and distinguished professor Mark Lundstrom was bestowed with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award by Gov. Eric Holcomb last week, according to a press release. The Sagamore of the Wabash Award was created during the term of Gov. Ralph Gates in the '40s and is...
How my neighbors and I fixed an IPS school board map
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — First, a message to the residents of Windsor Park and parts of the Spades Park neighborhood: Contrary to what you may have seen on the Indianapolis Public Schools website, you will be voting for a candidate to represent IPS board District 2. Until Oct. 2, the IPS website had the area — […]
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