What Early Education Advocates Are Saying About Mike Pence's Preschool Plan

Ellie Moxley — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:25:36 +0000

Because Indiana is one of 11 states that doesn’t provide state money for preschool, community groups, philanthropic organizations and even local businesses have stepped in to fill the void.

Governor-elect Mike Pence praised

StateImpact Indiana: Stark Contrasts Define State Superintendent's Race

Elle Moxley — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:58:54 +0000

Indiana is in the middle of an education overhaul, but whether it continues could depend on the outcome of the state superintendent’s race.

Republican incumbent Tony Bennett has pushed for change since taking office four years ago, but not everyone agrees with how he’s transforming Indiana classrooms.

StateImpact Indiana: IREAD-3 creates anxiety for dyslexic students

Elle Moxley — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:18:52 +0000

For the second year in a row, Indiana third graders will have to pass a high stakes reading test or risk getting held back.

It’s a lot of pressure for 8 and 9 year olds, but for some struggling readers, the IREAD-3 is an even bigger source of anxiety.

That’s because the root cause of their difficulty is dyslexia, a learning disability. Most students with special needs can qualify for a good cause exemption that allows them to move onto fourth grade even if they don’t pass.

StateImpact Indiana: How Career And Technical Education Is Changing In Indiana

Elle Moxley — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:08:01 +0000

It’s just after 2 o’clock on a Thursday afternoon. The sun is high in the sky, and the construction workers digging the foundation of a storage building at Columbus North High School’s new baseball field are about to call it a day.

But once they’re done, they’ll board a yellow bus and go back to school. That’s because the workers at this construction site are high school students.

Both major party gubernatorial candidates are calling for Indiana high schools to bring back vocational training.

StateImpact Indiana: Why Indiana's Private Schools May See A Shortage Of Space For Voucher Students

Elle Moxley — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:12:05 +0000

The Indiana Department of Education has issued more than 8,000 vouchers for students to attend private schools at the state’s expense.