INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Board of Education (Board) met virtually today for its August business meeting. Board members approved an extension of the Ivy Tech Career Specialist Permit Pedagogy Component Program. Currently, Ivy Tech Columbus...
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Indiana State Board of Education approves teacher preparation programs
The Indiana State Board of Education (Board) met today for its December business meeting and to consider approval of three teacher preparation programs. The Board unanimously approved teacher preparation programs at Holy Cross College, Indiana State...
Gov. Holcomb Announces STEM Team Award Winners
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb today honored the four winners of the 2019 Governor’s STEM Team awards during a ceremony in the Governor’s Office. “Indiana is home to many talented students and this year’s pool of STEM Team award...
SBOE Moves to Shorten ISTEP+, Approves Changes at Indianapolis Public Schools
The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) took action today during its regular business meeting in Indianapolis to shorten the length of future ISTEP+ assessments. Fourth District SBOE Representative Sarah O’Brien presented a resolution to the...
Indiana Sees Big Gain in Students Meeting Financial Aid Deadline
Over 9,000 more Indiana high school seniors completed the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) on time in 2015 compared to 2014, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) announced today. This is an increase of 12 percentage points,...
Help Recognize Outstanding 21st Century Scholars Alumni and Partners
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) is asking Hoosiers to nominate alumni students who benefited from the program as well as organizations and individuals...
2015 Deadline Looms for Students Seeking Financial Aid
An important deadline looms for Indiana students hoping to receive financial aid for college. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or the FAFSA - by midnight Tues. March 10, 2015. Over $300 million in state financial...
SBOE Addresses ISTEP+ Testing, Turnaround Academies at Monthly Meeting
ISTEP+ testing, the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waiver and school turnaround academies were the main topics of action and discussion during the March meeting of the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE). In a first course of action, the...
$1.8M Awarded to Help Indiana Colleges Graduate More Students
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) today announced that 12 Indiana colleges will receive a portion of $1.8 million to fund the development or expansion of programs that help more low-income students graduate from college....
Time is Running Out to File for Financial Aid for College
Nearly $300 million in state financial aid for college is available this year for Indiana students who qualify. To receive financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—or the FAFSA—by Tues. March 10, 2015....