The new school choice program signed into law by President Trump differs from the state’s signature voucher program, which provides state funds for students to attend private schools. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

WFYI braces for $1.5 million loss after Congress eliminates federal public media funding… My story on what this means for WFYI and the deeper impact at stations across the state. wfyi.org/news/articles/…

The Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education funds while it reviewed the programs for signs they were advancing a “left-wing agenda.” Officials warned states not to use money for “unallowable activities.” chalkbeat.org/2025/07/18/tru…

As students head back to school this fall, they may encounter ultrasound videos in sex education class and notice fewer mentions of DEI. Both changes are due to new laws from the Statehouse. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

It's almost back-to-school time! The major changes affecting Indiana schools this year: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

📢 Calling all interns and early-career journalists. Join us in-person or on zoom this Thursday for a discussion on finances 101. ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/financial-we…

Does back-to-school season bring back memories? Share yours at Chalkbeat Indiana's upcoming story slam with Mirror Indy and Indy Kids Winning: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Independent charters continued to outperform IPS and the district’s Innovation Network charter schools on the state test. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Calling all interns and early career journalists. Come to talk about what you need to know when it comes to budgets and money at this Thursday (as in tomorrow!) event. It's free and has IRL or zoom options ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/financial-we…

Just 51.7% of Indiana high school grads went to college in 2023, per Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This is the lowest rate since at least 2008, when the Commission started tracking how many HS students went on to higher ed. in.gov/che/college-go…

The ILEA had its second public meeting last night, and Amelia Pak-Harvey was there. Here's what happened ⬇️

Charter schools, microschools, and other kinds of schools that aren’t considered underperforming could benefit. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Here's more details on what Indiana is requesting when it comes to federal block grants and how you can give feedback: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Give your feedback to the state on the latest proposal for grading schools ⬇️

The funding delay had schools scrambling to figure out how they might fill an unexpected budget gap, and some after-school programs abruptly closed. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/25/tru…

Indiana education leaders are particularly concerned about middle schoolers’ English proficiency. Some principals say strategies that hinge on instructional time and interim assessments can pay dividends. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

The Trump administration is spending $14 million on teacher training in connection with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The money was pulled from a Biden-era grant aimed at promoting educational equity. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/28/tru…

Breaking news: Indiana’s Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery to step down in October indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/indiana…

“We definitely need all hands on deck,” said fellow Elisha Smith. Smith used her newfound literacy skills to teach literacy small groups at a community center. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

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