Fewer Hoosier students are missing large chunks of school, but chronic absenteeism rates still remain well above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented Wednesday, Sept. 10 to the State Board of Education.
Read MoreA new academic year is still weeks away, but Indiana educators are already working to implement a slate of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session — including changes to classroom instruction, attendance policies and teacher pay.
Read MoreIndiana middle and high school students with repeated unexcused absences will face increased oversight and access to additional support under a new law signed last week by Gov. Mike Braun.
Read MoreIndiana’s top education officials applauded the state’s improved chronic absenteeism rates on Wednesday, Sept. 13, but conceded that too many Hoosier students are still missing a “significant” number of school days.
Read MoreNew data shows school attendance across Indiana is improving, but thousands of Hoosier students are still missing multiple days — even weeks — of school each year.
Read MoreAfter the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.
Read MoreDuring its regular monthly board meeting, held Tuesday, July 9, Dr. Shelly Wilfong alerted the Wawasee school board to a couple new state laws that will impact K-12 education in Indiana in the upcoming academic year.
Read MoreAlthough Indiana lawmakers maintain the 2024 legislative session will be quicker, quieter and “noncontroversial,” there’s no shortage of critical — even touchy — education-related topics expected to be prioritized in the coming months.
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