Stories tagged with "state education officials"

Teacher-training ideas not shared by 3 Hancock County principals by Bill Mccleery

If the views of three Hancock County principals are any indication, Indiana’s superintendent of public instruction faces skepticism regarding certain proposals to change... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenfield

3 Hancock County principals defend training in how to teach by Bill Mccleery

If the views of three Hancock County principals are any indication, Indiana’s superintendent of public instruction faces skepticism regarding certain proposals to change... – Nov 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM in Hancock County

2 Indy teachers win top U.S. award by agammill

_ Note to readers: A headline on an earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that a Lawrence Central teacher was one of the two Milken award recipients._ Indiana... – Oct 12, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Education

Lebanon teacher nurtures students' devotion to agriculture by agammill

Byron Ernest’s original career path didn’t include Lebanon High School. It didn’t even include teaching. He credits two mentors with steering him toward a job he... – Sep 23, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Zionsville

Teachers' pay being tied to test scores by agammill

State hopes $5,000 bonuses draw educators to low-performing schools The Indiana Department of Education will offer the chance for cash bonuses to help draw teachers to the... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Communities

State board to colleges: Hold down tuition rate by Dan Mcfeely

Panel recommends increases of no higher than 5 percent State education officials want colleges and universities to keep classes affordable for Hoosier families burdened with job... – Jul 03, 2009 at 2:37 AM in Education

State board to colleges: Hold down tuition rate by Dan Mcfeely

State education officials want colleges and universities to keep classes affordable for Hoosier families burdened with job losses and economic hardship. Tuition increases should be... – Jul 02, 2009 at 10:52 PM in Purdue

Higher-ed leader to be honored by indystar

Former and current Indiana legislators and top state education officials will be among the 150 to 200 expected to gather Friday in honor ofStan Jones, the state’s longtime... – Apr 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Tougher ISTEP scrutinized after making some students cry by agammill

State superintendent says schools were briefed, but teachers union calls tougher test a meltdown Teachers at Clinton Prairie Elementary School in Frankfort knew quickly that... – Mar 23, 2009 at 2:23 AM in Communities