The spring ILEARN results were made public this week, with low proficiency rates seen across the state. At Bremen Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jim White is happy they weren’t worse. “Well, you know, even though they’re horrific, I’m doing back flips because they’re better than I thought they were going to be,” he says.
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Whether or not standardized testing will proceed as usual this school year still remains to be seen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick says it’s ultimately up to the federal government, state lawmakers, or an executive order from Governor Holcomb, to provide the necessary waivers.
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After months of delay, the 2018-2019 school letter grades were finally released by the Indiana Department of Education this week, with the results almost identical to the previous year’s.
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While concerns about ILEARN results continue to hold up the release of the state’s school letter grades for the 2018-2019 school year, the separate federal accountability ratings are now available.
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Local school officials are anticipating a few education-related bills in the upcoming legislative session. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board last week that he’s met with some legislators, and he offered board members some predictions.
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Low ILEARN scores are drawing concerns from state officials. The Indiana Department of Education says that across the state, the 2019 ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels, compared to the old ISTEP test.
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The Culver School Board got an update last week on the schools’ ISTEP scores and the steps being taken in response, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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As students around Indiana take the ISTEP for the final time, school officials are looking ahead to the new ILEARN test.
Plymouth school administrators are keeping an eye on several education bills being considered in the Indiana General Assembly. Assistant Superintendent Andy Hartley gave a legislative update to the Plymouth School Board Tuesday. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Superintendent Dan Tyree has announced his retirement. After nine years as superintendent and 38 years with the school corporation in total, he told the school board Tuesday his last day will be June 30. Continue reading
