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Township schools in Marion County, Indiana
Thousands of students attend township school districts across Marion County, Indiana. What challenges do they face? How are schools providing for them? Here is the latest news from those schools.
With federal pandemic aid for schools expiring, the schools say the additional operating funding would be crucial for students and staff.
The school would open within the boundaries of Washington Township Schools.
A remote working option for teachers and shared educators between schools are some of the options to address the ‘pain points’ of teaching.
The new metal detectors make Lawrence Township the second district in Marion County this school year to announce school security enhancements.
The decline in the share of waivers given to students seeking a diploma coincides with a push by state legislators to curb their use.
Lawmakers have filed bills on cell phones and other classroom disruptions to deal with teachers’ growing concerns.
While lawmakers may seek more enforcement of laws addressing chronic absenteeism, education officials and experts say more nuanced approaches are more effective.
The average Marion County teacher pay beat the state average last year, as well as a target figure supported by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
The room at Burkhart Elementary is open to students who need a break so they can be ready to learn.
State leaders want to make sure all students have the opportunity to earn 30 college credits in high school.
Students now required to fill out the form to access financial aid for college will have less time to do so.
Perry is the only district in Indiana to receive the Teacher and School Leader grant this year.
The district is also increasing wages for all other support staff.