Former virtual school leaders face decades in prison

The federal investigation into alleged fraud at two virtual charter schools required a complex review that included interviews of falsely enrolled students and their parents — including the family of one student who was enrolled even after their death.... Read More

Ivy Tech, Purdue to detail new collaboration

Officials from Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University will unveil a collaborative effort designed to address what they're calling an unprecedented statewide engineering shortage. The schools said the effort will dramatically increase the number of...... Read More

Indiana coalition to invest in apprenticeship system

In response to Indiana’s ongoing workforce shortage, more than 100 Hoosier leaders, including business executives, university presidents, school superintendents and state government officials, have formed a coalition to support a statewide modern youth apprenticeship program.... Read More

Lawmakers advance third grade literacy bill

A bill to hold back and provide more support to third graders who can’t read proficiently passed the Senate Education and Career Development Committee Wednesday along party lines. Senate Bill 1 would reinforce the state’s policy of holding back students who...... Read More

Palestinian artist exhibition at IU canceled

Organizers of a planned exhibit showcasing the work of Palestinian artist—and Indiana University alumna—Samia Halaby at the IU Eskenazi Museum of Art are hoping the university will reverse last month's decision to cancel the event.... Read More