Press Releases
January
Archive
- 2021
December 2021
- 12/29/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2021 Graduation Rate
- 12/27/2021 Indiana Awards $35.2 Million to Community Partners to Accelerate Student Learning - Second Round
- 12/15/2021 State Board of Education Approves Indicators for New Indiana GPS School Performance Dashboard
- 12/09/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces National ESEA Distinguished School Award Recipients
- 12/07/2021 Advisory: Nextech CSforGood Showcase at Statehouse Tomorrow
November 2021
- 11/22/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces PRIME Grant Recipients
- 11/16/2021 Indiana Secretary of Education Commends Teresa Lubbers for Service to Indiana
- 11/10/2021 Indiana Department of Education Presents Draft Indicator Examples for New Indiana GPS Dashboard
- 11/10/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces Purple Star Designated Schools
- 11/08/2021 Indiana Launches Licensing Assistance Program for Special Education Educators
- 11/05/2021 Indiana Department of Education Releases IREAD-3 Results
October 2021
- 10/26/2021 Tippecanoe County Engineering and Technology Teacher Named 2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year
- 10/21/2021 Indiana Department of Education Accepting Applications for Second Round of Accelerated Learning Grant Program
- 10/13/2021 State Board of Education Affirms Five Indiana GPS Dashboard Characteristics
September 2021
- 09/28/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces Indiana Teacher of the Year Top Three Finalists
- 09/23/2021 Free Online Tutoring Available for Indiana Students
- 09/21/2021 Indiana Department of Education Congratulates Indiana’s 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- 09/14/2021 Indiana Learning Lab Expands Online Resource for Educators
- 09/10/2021 Indiana Department of Education Shares Federal Meal Program Updates for Schools and Local Organizations
- 09/01/2021 Indiana Department of Education Presents Plan for New Performance Framework & Dashboard
August 2021
- 08/30/2021 State of Indiana Partners with College Football Playoff Foundation to Support Educators
- 08/12/2021 Indiana Secretary of Education Releases Statement on Federal Approval of State ESSER III Plan
- 08/11/2021 Indiana Department of Education Presents 2020-2021 Instructional Mode Data
- 08/09/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2022 Indiana Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalists
July 2021
- 07/22/2021 Record Number of Indiana Schools Awarded Dual Language Immersion Program Grants
- 07/14/2021 Indiana Department of Education Presents COVID-19 Academic Impact Analysis, Spring 2021 Assessment Results
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
- 04/30/2021 Indiana Department of Education Names Family Friendly Schools
- 04/26/2021 Indiana Department of Education Congratulates Two Indiana Schools Honored as Green Ribbon Schools
- 04/23/2021 Indiana Department of Education Accepting Applications for New Accelerated Learning Grant Program
- 04/21/2021 Crossing the Finish Line: State of Indiana, Ivy Tech & Vincennes Accelerating Credential Completion for Thousands of High School Students
- 04/20/2021 Indiana Secretary of Education Thanks General Assembly, Governor for Commitment to Hoosier Students & Educators
- 04/19/2021 Indiana Department of Education Announces School Allocations from American Rescue Plan Act
- 04/14/2021 Indiana Board of Education Prepares for New Teacher Licensure Test Rollout
March 2021
- 03/19/2021 Indiana K-12, Higher Ed and Workforce Leaders Make a Commitment to ‘Not Leave Hoosiers Behind’ During First State of Education and Workforce Address
- 03/11/2021 Indiana Department of Education Celebrates Recertified STEM Schools
- 03/03/2021 Indiana Board of Education Highlights Flexibility Guide for Schools
February 2021
January 2021
- 01/27/2021 Indiana Department of Education Encourages Participation in Summer Meals Program
- 01/19/2021 Secretary Jenner Commends Governor Eric J. Holcomb's State of the State Address
- 01/15/2021 Indiana Graduation Rates Increase in 2020
- 01/13/2021 Indiana State Board of Education Elects Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner as Board Chair
- 2022
December 2022
- 12/30/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2022 Graduation Rate
- 12/13/2022 Indiana GPS Dashboard Launches
- 12/07/2022 Indiana Board of Education Approves Three New Locally Created Graduation Pathways, Provides Indiana GPS Update
November 2022
- 11/28/2022 Indiana Launches Licensing Assistance Program for English Learner Teachers
- 11/22/2022 Johnson County 4th Grade Math Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
- 11/18/2022 Indiana Department of Education Highlights School Meal Program Eligibility Guidelines
- 11/10/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces Purple Star Designated Schools
- 11/07/2022 Indiana Launches New Platform to Connect Eligible Students and Families with Math, Reading Tutoring
- 11/03/2022 Indiana Department of Education Provides Update on Work to Prioritize Academic Standards Around Key Skills & Traits
October 2022
- 10/24/2022 Indiana Fourth and Eighth Grade Students Earn Math Scores Above the National Average
- 10/05/2022 Wells County History Teacher Named Indiana Teacher of the Year
- 10/03/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of Grant to Support Educator Pipeline
September 2022
- 09/29/2022 Indiana's First U.S. Registered Educator-Focused Apprenticeship Program Receives Federal Approval
- 09/26/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces Indiana Teacher of the Year Top Three Finalists
- 09/21/2022 Indiana Department of Education Provides Update & First-Look at Indiana GPS Dashboard Development
- 09/16/2022 Indiana Department of Education Congratulates Indiana's 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- 09/13/2022 Indiana Department of Education Awards Up to $4.6 Million to Schools to Celebrate Student Success
- 09/02/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalists
August 2022
- 08/24/2022 Indiana Department of Education Launches Statewide Math and English/Language Arts Tutoring Grant Program for Indiana Families
- 08/22/2022 Advisory: Indiana Department of Education to Announce Statewide Math and Reading Tutoring Grant Program for Hoosier Families
- 08/18/2022 State of Indiana & Lilly Endowment Announce $111 Million Investment to Support Early Literacy for Hoosier Students
- 08/17/2022 Advisory: Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Education to Announce Major Statewide Investment in Reading
- 08/10/2022 Indiana Department of Education Releases IREAD-3 Results
- 08/04/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces Employability Skills Grant Recipients, Additional Resources
July 2022
- 07/21/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces Record Dual Language Immersion Grant Recipients
- 07/13/2022 Indiana Department of Education Presents Analysis of COVID-19 Academic Recovery & 2022 Assessment Results
- 07/07/2022 Indiana Department of Education Partnering with Get Your Teach On to Support & Celebrate Educators
- 07/06/2022 Indiana Department of Education Accepting Applications for Grant to Support Educator Pipeline
- 07/01/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces Career Pathways Grant Recipients
June 2022
- 06/08/2022 Indiana Board of Education Approves Indiana’s New Science & Middle School Civics Standards
- 06/06/2022 Free Summer Meals Available to Students Across Indiana
May 2022
- 05/31/2022 Indiana Department of Education Launches Innovative Urban Schools Partnership to Expand Access to Early College Programming
- 05/24/2022 Governor Holcomb Meets with 2022 Governor's STEM Team
- 05/23/2022 Indiana Department of Education Launches Second Phase of Statewide COVID-19 Relief Spending Dashboard
- 05/10/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces 69 Schools to Launch Reading & STEM Coaching this Fall
- 05/04/2022 Indiana Department of Education Provides Updates on Indiana GPS Ahead of Fall 2022 Launch
April 2022
- 04/27/2022 Indiana Department of Education Accepting Applications for New Skills-Based Grant
- 04/13/2022 Indiana Continues Work to Attract & Retain Special Education Teachers
- 04/05/2022 Governor Holcomb Announces 2022 STEM Team Members
March 2022
- 03/28/2022 Indiana Department of Education Accepting Applications for Newly-Launched Career Pathways Grant
- 03/22/2022 Indiana Department of Education Launches Data-Driven Educator Supply and Demand Marketplace
- 03/15/2022 Indiana Department of Education Commends the Passage of Legislation Promoting Early Childhood Education
- 03/11/2022 Indiana Department of Education Announces STEM Acceleration Grant Recipients
- 03/09/2022 Indiana Department of Education to Provide Strategic Literacy and STEM Support to Indiana Schools
- 03/08/2022 Indiana High School Students Can Complete Credentials & Certificates for Free This Summer
February 2022
January 2022
- 01/31/2022 Indiana Department of Education Launches Statewide COVID-19 Relief School Spending Dashboard
- 01/25/2022 Indiana Department of Education Encourages Participation in Summer Meals Program
- 01/20/2022 Indiana K-12 School Enrollment Grows for 2021-2022 School Year
- 01/14/2022 Indiana Students Encouraged to Apply to Governor’s STEM Team
- 01/11/2022 Indiana Secretary of Education Commends Governor Holcomb’s State of the State Address
- 2023
December 2023
- 12/29/2023 More Indiana Students are Graduating from High School
- 12/05/2023 Data Show Too Many Indiana Students Advancing to Fourth Grade Without Foundational Reading Skills
November 2023
- 11/21/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of Competitive Science of Reading Grant
- 11/16/2023 Indiana Department of Education Earns National Recognition for Educational Leadership and Impact
- 11/09/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces Purple Star Designated Schools
- 11/09/2023 Marshall County Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
- 11/08/2023 Indianapolis Principal Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
- 11/08/2023 2023 State of Computer Science Report Highlights Indiana as One of the Top States in the Nation for Computer Science
October 2023
- 10/4/2023 New Early Warning Dashboard in Indiana Seeks to Elevate the Importance of Student Attendance to Academic and Long-Term Success
- 10/2/2023 Johnson County English Teacher Named Indiana Teacher of the Year
September 2023
- 09/20/2023 Indiana Department of Education Congratulates Indiana's 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- 09/15/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces Indiana Teacher of the Year Top Three Finalists
- 09/13/2023 Indiana Department of Education Presents Update on Efforts to Rethink High School
- 09/08/2023 Second Annual Red Carpet Event Celebrates Indiana’s Top Schools and Educators
August 2023
- 08/25/2023 Indiana Department of Education Highlights School Meal Program Eligibility Guidelines
- 08/22/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalists
- 08/16/2023 Indiana Department of Education Releases IREAD-3 Results
- 08/10/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces Expansion of Statewide Tutoring Grant Program
July 2023
- 07/12/2023 Indiana Department of Education Presents Update on COVID-19 Academic Recovery & ILEARN Results
- 07/10/2023 Indiana Launches Licensing Assistance Program for STEM Teachers
June 2023
- 06/30/2023 Indiana Secretary of Education Appoints Three New Members to Gary School Board
- 06/29/2023 Indiana Department of Education Launches Next Phase of Educator Supply and Demand Marketplace
- 06/08/2023 Free Summer Meals Available to Students Across Indiana
- 06/07/2023 Indiana Board of Education Approves Future-Focused Academic Standards
May 2023
- 05/19/2023 Gov. Holcomb Meets with 2023 STEM Team Students
- 05/10/2023 Indiana Department of Education Outlines Plan to Rethink the High School Experience
- 05/08/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2022-2023 STEM Certified Schools
- 05/03/2023 Indiana Department of Education Accepting Nominations for Educational Excellence Awards
April 2023
- 04/20/2023 Gov. Holcomb Announces 2023 STEM Team Students
- 04/12/2023 Indiana Department of Education Provides Update on Local Impact of Employability Skills-Focused Grant
March 2023
February 2023
- 02/09/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of Comprehensive School Counseling Grant
- 02/08/2023 Marion County 2nd Grade Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
- 02/01/2023 Indiana Department of Education Presents Key Findings of Statewide Parent Survey
January 2023
- 01/27/2023 Indiana Department of Education Encourages Participation in Summer Meals Program
- 01/18/2023 Indiana Students Encouraged to Apply to Governor's STEM Team
- 01/17/2023 Indiana Department of Education Deploys First Round of Enhancements to Indiana GPS Dashboard
- 01/09/2023 Indiana Department of Education Announces STEM Integration Grant Recipients
- 2024
December
- 12/30/2024 2024 State Graduation Rate Highest on Record
- 12/19/2024 DeKalb County Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
- 12/12/2024 Ripley County Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
- 12/11/2024 New Indiana Diploma Requirements Approved with Unanimous Support
November
- 11/12/24 Intentional Investments in Summer Math and Reading Support Show Return on Investment for Students
- 11/08/24 Indiana Schools Recognized for Commitment to Service Members, Veterans and Families
October
- 10/25/24 Indiana Department of Education Highlights School Meal Program Eligibility Guidelines
- 10/09/24 Hoosiers Encouraged to Share Feedback on Second Draft of Diploma Rule
- 10/02/24 Indiana Launches Early Childhood Education Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program
September
- 09/27/24 Indiana Names 2025 Teacher of the Year
- 09/25/24 Indiana Honors Schools Meeting the State's 95% Literacy Goal
- 09/24/24 Sixteen Indiana Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- 09/19/24 More Students Have Access to a High-Quality Special Education Teacher Following Strategic Investments in Indiana's Educator Pipeline
- 09/11/24 Chronic Absenteeism Improves in Indiana for Second Year in a Row, Still Higher than Pre-Pandemic
- 09/06/24 Third Annual Red Carpet Event Celebrates Indiana's Top Schools and Educators
- 09/04/24 Indiana Department of Education Announces Indiana Teacher of the Year Top Three Finalists
August
- 08/14/24 Stakeholder Feedback Drives Significant Updates to Second Draft of Indiana Diploma Proposal
- 08/14/24 Indiana's Third Grade Literacy Rates Increase for Third Consecutive Year
- 08/07/24 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalists
July
- 07/18/24 Indiana Leaders Share More About Ongoing, Collaborative Work to Develop New Diploma Seals
- 07/17/24 2024 ILEARN Results Released
June
- 06/27/24 Indiana Leaders Continue To Seek Feedback on the Future of High School Diplomas
- 06/11/24 Updates to Indiana GPS Provide Educators and Families with Additional Tools to Improve Outcomes for Students
- 06/05/24 Indiana Leaders Continue Listening to Stakeholder Feedback to Improve the High School Experience
May
- 05/31/24 Free Summer Meals Available to Students Across Indiana
- 05/20/24 Career Scholarship Account Application Now Open for Indiana High School Students
- 05/15/24 Gov. Holcomb Meets with 2024 STEM Team Students
- 05/09/24 Indiana Department of Education Announces 2023-2024 STEM Certified Schools
- 05/08/24 To Help Overcome Indiana's Literacy Crisis, Additional Training Opportunities Now Available for Educators
April
- 04/23/24 State of Indiana Launches SUN Bucks
- 04/11/24 Indiana Launches New Tools to Understand and Support Kindergarten Readiness
March
- 03/27/24 Indiana Becomes First State to Significantly Redesign Diplomas
- 03/20/24 Indiana Provides Educators A Free Opportunity to Earn a Literacy Endorsement
February
- 02/27/24 Career Scholarship Account Program Now Accepting Applications to Connect Employers to Indiana Students
- 02/16/24 Indiana Honors Schools Meeting the State’s 95% Literacy Goal
- 02/14/24 ADVISORY: Indiana Department of Education Honors Schools Meeting the State's 95% Literacy Goal
- 02/09/24 Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of High-Quality Summer Programming Grant
- 02/07/24 Indiana Department of Education Deploys Latest Round of Enhancements to the Indiana GPS Dashboard
January
- 01/30/24 Indiana Students Encouraged to Apply to 2024 Governor's STEM Team
- 01/26/24 Indiana Department of Education Encourages Participation in Summer Meals Program
- 01/10/24 Secretary Jenner Unanimously Elected as State Board of Education Chair for Fourth Consecutive Year
- 01/09/24 Key Literacy Data Publicly Available for the First Time
- 2025
December
- 12/17/2025 Hancock County Educator Surprised with $25,000 National Milken Educator Award
- 12/4/2025 Lilly Endowment Inc. & IDOE Announce Nearly $75 Million Joint Investment to Strengthen Educational Opportunities and Pathways for Indiana Students
November
- 11/21/2025 Fourth Annual Red Carpet Event Celebrates Indiana’s Top Schools and Educators
- 11/12/2025 Tutoring Grants Now Available for Indiana Students and Families
- 11/7/2025 Over 100 Indiana Schools Recognized for Commitment to Service Members, Veterans, and Families
- 11/5/2025 Intentional Investments in Summer Reading and Math Support Continue to Show Return on Investment for Students
October
- 10/28/2025 11 Exemplary Schools Earn First-Ever Indiana Blue Ribbon Designation
- 10/21/2025 Indiana Schools Selected to Lead Innovation in Facilities and Transportation
- 10/20/2025 Indiana Submits Waiver Request to Prioritize Student Learning Over Federal Bureaucracy
- 10/15/2025 Stakeholder Feedback Helps Refine Second Draft of Indiana's Future Accountability Model
- 10/15/2025 New K-12, Higher Education Partnership Creates Seamless Pathway Option for Students
- 10/1/2025 Indiana Names 2026 Teacher of the Year
September
- 9/18/2025 Top 3 Finalists Named for 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year
- 9/10/2025 Leveraging Outcomes-Based Contracting to Drive Adolescent Reading Improvements
- 9/5/2025 Chronic Absenteeism Improves in Indiana for Third Consecutive Year
August
July
- 7/24/2025 Indiana Seeks Federal Flexibility to Strengthen Student Success and Reduce Bureaucracy
- 7/24/2025 Public Comment on First Draft of School Accountability Rule Open Through August 22
- 7/21/2025 Indiana Earns National Award for Innovation in Education
- 7/16/2025 2025 ILEARN Results Released
June
May
April
February
- 2/6/2025 New Diploma Seals Spur Collaboration Between K-12, Higher Education, and the Indiana National Guard
January