Courts
Judge blocks Indiana ban on minors’ access to hormones and puberty blockers, retains ban on cross-sex surgeriesA federal judge blocked key parts of a new Indiana law which would have prevented minors from legally accessing life-altering gender treatments such as puberty blockers and hormones. Republican Gov. Eric… Read More
Legislation
Indiana opens enrollment for expanded school choice programEnrollment is open for Indiana’s newly expanded school choice program, which provides scholarships for eligible students to access private schools and other resources. “As school choice parents, my family knows… Read More
Courts
‘I would like to have my Job back’: School counselor sues after being fired for disagreeing with transgender policy(The Daily Signal) – An Indiana school district violated a guidance counselor’s right to free speech by retaliating against and ultimately firing her for saying parents should know about their… Read More
Public Education
Teacher allegedly sent 15-year-old student more than 600 ‘lewd’ text messages(Daily Caller) – A teacher at South Decatur High School in Greensburg, Indiana, has reportedly been charged with stalking after she allegedly sent a 15-year-old student a barrage of inappropriate… Read More
Public Education
Indiana voters to decide on removing the state superintendent from gubernatorial line of succession(The Center Square) – The Indiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the November 2024 ballot that would remove the superintendent of public instruction from the gubernatorial line of… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools across America are growing rapidlyDespite school closures and restrictive regulations, the educational establishment’s response to the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Christian schools whose enrollment skyrocketed. One… Read More
Public Education
Indiana House committee approves bill allowing partisan school board elections(The Center Square) – The Indiana House Committee on Education recently voted 6-4 to approve House Bill 1428, which would allow school districts to conduct partisan elections. The bill now… Read More
Public Education
Indiana House passes bill to provide voluntary firearms training to teachers(The Center Square) – Indiana lawmakers approved a bill recently that would allow teachers and school staff to receive firearms training. Under House Bill 1177, the state… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Feb. 13-17)NASA helps Louisiana Christian school students build model rockets – Ouachita Christian School in Monroe, Louisiana received a special class from NASA’s Education and Outreach program. Eighth graders got hands-on… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Indiana’s ban of males in female school sports takes full effect after lawsuit dismissalA lawsuit contesting an Indiana law banning transgender biological males from playing on female sports teams has been dismissed, removing a previous injunction. The law, passed last year,… Read More
Culture
Kirk Cameron plans national library tour to promote family values and freedomAfter successfully promoting his new children’s book at previously unwelcoming public libraries, actor and writer Kirk Cameron is planning a national library tour. Cameron’s new book,… Read More
Public Education
Indianapolis Public Schools expands ‘language justice’ but costs unknown(The Center Square) – Indianapolis Public Schools changed its language justice policy to address an increase in English-learner students over the past five years. IPS will establish a language justice… Read More
Public Education
After major declines in academic performance, Indiana launches student-success dashboard for students, teachers(The Center Square) – Indiana Department of Education launched a student-success dashboard to give students and educators a clearer view of each student’s progress toward graduation. The Indiana Graduates Prepared… Read More
Public Education
Parental rights advocates sweep two neighboring Indiana school board racesCandidates who support parental rights and oppose Critical Race Theory won big in neighboring Indiana school board races, according to a report by Indianapolis PBS affiliate… Read More
Public Education
Indiana doubles grants to $10 million for teacher recruitment, retention(The Center Square) – Indiana schools and community partners will receive more than $10 million in funding to attract and retain educators throughout the state. The Indiana Department of Education… Read More
Culture
Indiana Republicans propose spending up to $78M on maternal support while banning most abortions(The Center Square) – Indiana senate Republicans revealed their draft bill, Senate Bill 1, which would ban nearly all abortions in the state while also unveiling plans to appropriate $45… Read More
Public Education
Indiana grants $5 million to bolster teacher pipeline; opinions differ on extent of need(The Center Square) – The Indiana Department of Education will spend $5 million of the state’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund to attract and retain teachers in the… Read More
Public Education
Indiana School board eyes next steps after judge permits trans teens to use boys restroom(The Center Square) – Vigo County, Indiana school officials are considering next steps after a federal judge ruled two transgender students must be allowed to use the boys restroom and… Read More
Legislation
Indiana Senate kills anti-CRT bill(The Center Square) — Parts of a bill intended to stop the influence of Critical Race Theory in Indiana schools could make it into other bills that are signed into… Read More
Public Education
Indiana Senate passes bill that would remove obscene books from school libraries(Margaret Menge | The Center Square) – The Indiana Senate passed a bill Tuesday aimed at removing what the legislation called obscene material from schools, and it would allow the criminal… Read More
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