Common Core and 'Smile Intensity': Together at Last?
As Missouri lawmakers consider requiring a review of the common core, some of its critics link it to a federal report on facial recognition technology. Read Full Post >
All Blog Posts With Indiana Tag or Category
May 13, 2013
May 09, 2013
Indiana Gov. Pence Signs Voucher Expansion Into Law
A new Indiana law allows students in F-rated school districts to apply for vouchers without requiring those students to spend a year in public school systems. Read Full Post >
May 01, 2013
What Does Indiana's Common-Core Legislation Really Mean?
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz said a bill heading to Gov. Mike Pence won't actually "pause" the Common Core State Standards in Indiana. Read Full Post >
May 01, 2013
Indiana Could Back Out of Common-Core Tests
New commissioner Glenda Ritz wants the state to go its own way with standardized tests. Read Full Post >
April 30, 2013
Online Testing Problems Emerge in Indiana, Other States
Technological breakdowns are plaguing statewide assessments in Indiana, not long after testing woes surfaced in Minnesota and Oklahoma. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2013
This Week's Roundup of School Choice News
Here's a round-up of this week's news on school choice legislation and developments around the country. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
'Parent Power Index' Puts Familiar States in Top Policy Spots
The Center for Education Reform, like the American Legislative Exchange Council, has given Indiana top marks among states for education policy. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
Bills to Reject Common Core Fall Short in South Dakota
Two bills seeking to weaken or eliminate the Common Core State Standards in South Dakota have fallen short. Read Full Post >
April 08, 2013
Indiana's Chief Common Core Foe Outlines Political Strategy
An Indiana legislator fighting the Common Core State Standards believes his effort can pass muster with state lawmakers and the governor. Read Full Post >
March 27, 2013
Whither on Vouchers?
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of that state's expansive voucher program, widening a central front in the ongoing battle to expand our national experiment in school choice. In the end, is this a good or a bad development for American families? And will it help or hinder our ongoing efforts to guarantee every child a high-quality public education? Read Full Post >
