Jeanie Lindsay

Eight school corporations in Indiana are seeking voter approval for referendum funding this May, but school leaders have concerns about new, lengthier language on voters' ballots.

A new report aims to elevate youth voices as part of efforts to eliminate the school-to-prison pipeline. It outlines issues raised by young Hoosiers, and possible solutions to reduce trauma caused by policing and school discipline.

A free program to support Indiana Latino students planning on going to college is returning in person this summer. Project Stepping Stone is a week-long summer program for students entering their senior year.

Schools will be limited to using just three virtual learning days each year under a new Indiana law. Some school leaders were surprised by the change.

A first of its kind report from the state aims to reduce cost barriers for Hoosiers interested in college. It highlights state financial aid options and their impact, and makes recommendations for schools to better support students.

Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill Monday that would ban transgender girls from girls school sports, but the debate about rules for transgender athletes is far from over.

Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed House Bill 1041 late Monday. He said in his veto letter, the bill sent to him fell short of providing “clarity and one consistent state policy regarding the fairness in K-12 sports in Indiana.”

Controversial bills aligned with national political battles on cultural and social issues in schools dominated conversations at the Statehouse this session. But lawmakers also conducted plenty of other legislative business that didn't get as much attention – including several notable changes for education.

Lawmakers renewed efforts this session to improve early learning opportunities across Indiana, approving changes to focus and grow the mission of the state's Early Learning Advisory Committee.

Hoosier high schoolers will have the option to finish dual credit credentials for free this summer, through a pandemic-relief funded program being offered for the second year.