The Knox Community School Corporation is adjusting to changing COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.
Continue readingKnox Schools Looking to Ease Quarantine Requirements following New State Guidelines
Eastern Pulaski School Board Adjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has adjusted the pay structure for substitute teachers. Board members approved the change this month, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem. “Our sub pay is extremely difficult to track, based on the current policy,” she explained. “Currently, subs get paid one rate for their days one to 20 and then another rate for days 20 plus, and that’s not consecutive days.”
Continue readingState School Superintendent Awaiting Guidance on Standardized Testing
Whether or not standardized testing will proceed as usual this school year still remains to be seen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick says it’s ultimately up to the federal government, state lawmakers, or an executive order from Governor Holcomb, to provide the necessary waivers.
Continue readingWinamac High School Sees Improvement in School Letter Grade
After months of delay, the 2018-2019 school letter grades were finally released by the Indiana Department of Education this week, with the results almost identical to the previous year’s.
Continue readingLunch Account Donation Draws Concerns from North Judson-San Pierre School Board
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board accepted a donation last week, but not without concerns that the money could be put to better use. N.J.-S.P. got a $100 anonymous donation to help with negative lunch account balances, but limited that to students getting free and reduced lunch.
Continue readingKnox, Winamac Schools Fare Well in 2018-2019 Federal Accountability Ratings
While concerns about ILEARN results continue to hold up the release of the state’s school letter grades for the 2018-2019 school year, the separate federal accountability ratings are now available.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Approves 2019-2020 School Improvement Plans
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is laying out strategies to boost test scores and attendance. The school board approved the 2019-2020 school improvement plans last week, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingSchool Superintendent Shares Expectations for Upcoming Legislative Session
Local school officials are anticipating a few education-related bills in the upcoming legislative session. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board last week that he’s met with some legislators, and he offered board members some predictions.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski, O-D, West Central Announce Closures for Tuesday’s ‘Red for Ed Action Day’
The list of schools closing for next Tuesday’s Indiana teachers rally continues to grow. The Indiana State Teachers Association is hosting a “Red for Ed Action Day” at the Statehouse on November 19.
Continue readingLocal Educators Planning Improvements, in Response to ILEARN Results
Local educators are planning their next steps, following the release of the 2019 ILEARN results. Across the state, the ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels compared to the old ISTEP test, according to the Indiana Department of Education.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Criticizes ILEARN Test
The new ILEARN test is drawing harsh criticism from Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Releases 2019 ILEARN Scores
Low ILEARN scores are drawing concerns from state officials. The Indiana Department of Education says that across the state, the 2019 ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels, compared to the old ISTEP test.
Continue readingHoosier Students, Teachers Adjusting to New ILEARN Test
Students around Indiana began taking the first ILEARN test this week. Some of the key differences between ILEARN and the ISTEP test it’s replacing were highlighted during last week’s Knox School Board meeting.
Continue readingCulver School Board Updated on ISTEP Scores, Preschool Program
The Culver School Board got an update last week on the schools’ ISTEP scores and the steps being taken in response, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Schedules eLearning and In-Class Make-Up Days
In spite of weather-related cancellations, North Judson-San Pierre students will still end the school year before Memorial Day. But it will take a couple of Saturday eLearning days to do it.
Continue readingWest Central Students to Take ILEARN Readiness Test Next Week
The West Central School Board members were informed last week that the ILEARN Readiness test will be Wednesday, Jan. 23. This is to test the state’s ability to administer the real test which will be given in April. Students in grades 3-5 and 6-8 will be taking the test.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Elementary Students Give Chromebook Demonstration to School Board
Back in April, the Eastern Pulaski School Board approved the purchase of Chromebooks for the elementary school. On Monday, members had the chance to see how they’re being used.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Reviews School Improvement Plans
School improvement plans were approved by the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday, according to Superintendent Dan Foster. He says each school’s plan tries to identify some areas of concern, as well as strengths.
Culver Schools Superintendent Discusses Transition from ISTEP to ILEARN
As students around Indiana take the ISTEP for the final time, school officials are looking ahead to the new ILEARN test.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of 100 Chromebooks for Elementary School
Changes to standardized testing have Eastern Pulaski Elementary School updating its technology. The school board Monday approved the purchase of 100 Chromebooks for third, fourth, and fifth graders, according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
