How Reorganizing As One District Might Save Turkey Run And Rockville Schools
Turkey Run and Rockville don’t want to consolidate, but reorganizing as one district might be the only way to save the two schools.
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November 28, 2012
November 1, 2012
Why Indiana School Districts Can’t Declare Bankruptcy
There’s no state law that would allow the state to takeover a cash-strapped district, which could be bad news for small school corporations struggling to survive.
Why Indiana School Districts Can’t Declare Bankruptcy
There’s no state law that would allow the state to takeover a cash-strapped district, which could be bad news for small school corporations struggling to survive.
October 25, 2012
Why A Referendum Might Be The Only Way To Save Hamilton Community Schools
A small school corporation in northeastern Indiana is asking voters to approve a property tax increase or face consolidation with a nearby district.
Why A Referendum Might Be The Only Way To Save Hamilton Community Schools
A small school corporation in northeastern Indiana is asking voters to approve a property tax increase or face consolidation with a nearby district.
May 30, 2012
Why A Community Group Is Asking Its School District For A ‘Divorce’
If there’s such a thing as a school district that’s too small, is there also such a thing as a district that’s too big?
Why A Community Group Is Asking Its School District For A ‘Divorce’
If there’s such a thing as a school district that’s too small, is there also such a thing as a district that’s too big?
December 14, 2011
Where One Rural Public School Closes A Charter School Opens
What happens when a small town — a VERY small town — in southeastern Indiana loses its public school and residents attempt against all odds to replace it with a charter school? To find out, StateImpact went to Canaan, Ind. (Population 90), where residents are trying to do just this. Even with kids attending from [...]
Where One Rural Public School Closes A Charter School Opens
What happens when a small town — a VERY small town — in southeastern Indiana loses its public school and residents attempt against all odds to replace it with a charter school? To find out, StateImpact went to Canaan, Ind. (Population 90), where residents are trying to do just this. Even with kids attending from [...]
November 18, 2011
Low Enrollment Brings Letter Grade Results Into Question
Remember report cards from elementary school? Whole semesters spent filling out worksheets, taking tests, preparing class projects, writing papers– all of it adding up to a final letter grade. But what if instead, all grades were based on a single test? For Indiana’s schools, this is how things are. It’s a predicament which causes superintendent [...]
Low Enrollment Brings Letter Grade Results Into Question
Remember report cards from elementary school? Whole semesters spent filling out worksheets, taking tests, preparing class projects, writing papers– all of it adding up to a final letter grade. But what if instead, all grades were based on a single test? For Indiana’s schools, this is how things are. It’s a predicament which causes superintendent [...]
October 28, 2011
Discussion: Does Consolidation Hurt Students?
Should school districts with fewer than 2000 students be required to consolidate? Governor Mitch Daniels says such a move could could save taxpayers millions by removing layers of red tape and administration cost. Many school administrators aren’t convinced. We’ve been covering this issue, but we want to hear feedback from you. Leave us your comments, [...]
Discussion: Does Consolidation Hurt Students?
Should school districts with fewer than 2000 students be required to consolidate? Governor Mitch Daniels says such a move could could save taxpayers millions by removing layers of red tape and administration cost. Many school administrators aren’t convinced. We’ve been covering this issue, but we want to hear feedback from you. Leave us your comments, [...]
October 21, 2011
Q&A: Referendum Or Consolidation
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels talks alot about government efficiency. In 2007, he commissioned a study to discover where local governments could streamline their operations. The goal was to find ways to provide the same services with fewer tax dollars. There was one major educational suggestion to come out of that report– eliminate all school corporations [...]
Q&A: Referendum Or Consolidation
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels talks alot about government efficiency. In 2007, he commissioned a study to discover where local governments could streamline their operations. The goal was to find ways to provide the same services with fewer tax dollars. There was one major educational suggestion to come out of that report– eliminate all school corporations [...]