Andrean among more than 30 four-star schools in NWI

MUNSTER | The state Department of Education has named Andrean High School in Merrillville a four-star school.

Hammond day care fires one, reprimands others

HAMMOND | Multiple teachers have been reprimanded and at least one person fired in the wake of a state investigation into Northwest Family Services, state records show.

Ritz: Referendums needed to fund public education until state legislature changes

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, left, meets Hammond schools employees Heather Paskis and Mary Beth Nickolaou, right, before speaking Wednesday at the Area Career Center in Hammond.

Ritz: Referendums needed to fund public education until state legislature changes

Referendums to add money to shrinking public school budgets, such as those held Tuesday in Lake and Porter counties, will be the wave of the future as long as the Indiana General Assembly controls funding.

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Students were delayed in taking the ISTEP+ test because of server failures.

State budget contains offer to settle Gary schools lawsuit

INDIANAPOLIS | The state budget approved April 27 by the Indiana General Assembly contains, as expected, appropriations for every state agency to carry out its work over the next two years.

EDITORIAL: ISTEP'd in wrong place this time

Like it or not, Indiana's ISTEP+ is a high-stakes test. This week's interruptions to the testing process are disgraceful.

Indiana's contract for ISTEP+ services

This is a copy of the Indiana Department of Education's contract with CTB/McGraw Hill for ISTEP+ services. See page 5 for the financial penalties agreed to by the company and the state.

State suspends food program funding for Hammond day care

HAMMOND | The Indiana Department of Education has suspended funding to a Hammond day-care facility, citing "serious deficiencies" in the facility's operation, state records show.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: We're working to restore greatness to Gary's schools

I am excited about the passion and dedication I have seen, the work we have already accomplished, and the plans we are creating for the future of students attending Gary Community Schools.

Solon Robinson's Bees earn an A

CROWN POINT | Solon Robinson Elementary earned an A grade from the Indiana Department of Education for exemplary academic achievement.

Senators endorse requirement to teach cursive handwriting

INDIANAPOLIS | Hoosier elementary school students may soon find themselves literally minding their P's and Q's after the Indiana Senate voted 36-13 Tuesday to mandate cursive writing instruction.

Healthy food makes a difference

HOBART | Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare and Development Ministry, which operates a day care at South Lake Worship Center, recently received a gold level Child and Adult Care Food Program Award from the Indiana Department of Education.

Senate panel approves cursive writing mandate for students

INDIANAPOLIS | Hoosier students may once again be required to learn cursive handwriting if legislation approved Wednesday by a Senate committee becomes law.

4 local schools selected to receive portion of $10 million state grant

Four region schools are among 40 selected statewide to receive a portion of a $10 million state grant to recognize their best teachers.

State attorney general to file appeal in school funding case

The Indiana attorney general's office filed a notice Jan. 4 with the Indiana Court of Appeals saying it plans to appeal a judgment against the Indiana Department of Education.

Senate panel would mandate cursive writing instruction

INDIANAPOLIS | Local schools would lose their freedom to decide whether to teach cursive writing under legislation heard Wednesday by an Indiana Senate committee.

EDITORIAL: A new era begins in East Chicago

The School City of East Chicago's new elected board has been sworn in. This is a reform that is long overdue.

IDOE intends to appeal ruling that could affect Gary schools

The Indiana Department of Education intends to appeal a recent Marion County court ruling that calls into question student counting procedures.

Crown Point School Board recognizes Lake Street Elementary faculty and staff

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees presented Commendation Awards to Lake Street Elementary faculty and support staff members at the Nov. 26 School Board meeting for providing educational support to learners of all levels contributing to high g…