Does Indiana Have A ‘Mediocre’ Track Record On Remediation?
When it comes to Indiana’s education track record, “‘Mediocre’ might even be a stretch,” opines CNHI statehouse reporter Maureen Hayden.
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May 15, 2013
May 14, 2013
Three Takeaways From Indiana’s 2012 Graduation Numbers
Indiana high schools’ graduation rate ticked upward again in 2012, a jump of more than 10 percentage points over five years.
Three Takeaways From Indiana’s 2012 Graduation Numbers
Indiana high schools’ graduation rate ticked upward again in 2012, a jump of more than 10 percentage points over five years.
Herald Bulletin: New Law Will Require Remediation For Indiana High School Juniors
CNHI statehouse reporter Maureen Hayden writes about a bill requiring schools to identify high school students who need help before graduation.
January 25, 2013
While Few Students Drop Out, Indiana’s Graduation Rate Slightly Lags Nation
78.2 percent of American high school students graduated on time in the 2009-10 school year, which the U.S. Department of Education says marks the highest point in the nation’s graduation rate since 1974. While Indiana’s method for calculating high school graduation rates differs from the federal government’s, the numbers released this week shows Indiana’s graduation rate at [...]
While Few Students Drop Out, Indiana’s Graduation Rate Slightly Lags Nation
78.2 percent of American high school students graduated on time in the 2009-10 school year, which the U.S. Department of Education says marks the highest point in the nation’s graduation rate since 1974. While Indiana’s method for calculating high school graduation rates differs from the federal government’s, the numbers released this week shows Indiana’s graduation rate at [...]
January 21, 2013
Top Lawmaker Seeks Limits On Indiana High Schools’ Use Of Graduation Waivers
A growing percentage of high school students have received waivers from the state’s graduation requirements since 2005.
Top Lawmaker Seeks Limits On Indiana High Schools’ Use Of Graduation Waivers
A growing percentage of high school students have received waivers from the state’s graduation requirements since 2005.
October 2, 2012
How Changing High School Exit Exams Could Prepare More Students For College
End-of-course assessments — the tenth grade exams Indiana high school students must pass in order to graduate — aren’t a great predictor of success in college. But that could change when Indiana adopts Common Core academic standards and replaces end-of-course assessments with the PARCC exam in 2014. According to a recent Center on Education Policy report, many states are [...]
How Changing High School Exit Exams Could Prepare More Students For College
End-of-course assessments — the tenth grade exams Indiana high school students must pass in order to graduate — aren’t a great predictor of success in college. But that could change when Indiana adopts Common Core academic standards and replaces end-of-course assessments with the PARCC exam in 2014. According to a recent Center on Education Policy report, many states are [...]
August 14, 2012
What School Performance Can — And Can’t — Tell Us About College Preparedness
In order to graduate, Indiana high schoolers have to take tenth grade tests in math and English language arts. The Indiana Department of Education takes a keen interest in seeing school-wide improvement on these tests, which factor into the school’s letter grade. But an Indiana University researcher has found that students who attend schools where [...]
What School Performance Can — And Can’t — Tell Us About College Preparedness
In order to graduate, Indiana high schoolers have to take tenth grade tests in math and English language arts. The Indiana Department of Education takes a keen interest in seeing school-wide improvement on these tests, which factor into the school’s letter grade. But an Indiana University researcher has found that students who attend schools where [...]
July 2, 2012
Why Waivers May Be Inflating Graduation Rates In Indianapolis Public Schools
More than a quarter of students received a waiver to graduate from Indianapolis Public Schools in 2011.
Why Waivers May Be Inflating Graduation Rates In Indianapolis Public Schools
More than a quarter of students received a waiver to graduate from Indianapolis Public Schools in 2011.
February 7, 2012
The Difference Waivers Make In Indiana’s Graduation Rates
More than 85 percent of Indiana students graduated from high school at the end of last school year — a new record that represents the fifth straight year of increases. But that doesn’t mean all of them passed the state tests they’re supposed to pass in order to earn their diploma.
The Difference Waivers Make In Indiana’s Graduation Rates
More than 85 percent of Indiana students graduated from high school at the end of last school year — a new record that represents the fifth straight year of increases. But that doesn’t mean all of them passed the state tests they’re supposed to pass in order to earn their diploma.