Suellen Reed2008 Indiana ISTEP+ Results Indicate Slight Decrease in Scores
State releases new ISTEP+ Parent Network to help families get involved INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The 2008 Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) results, released today by Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Suellen Reed, showed overall pass rates declined slightly compared to last year. Statewide 2008 pass rates across all grades tested were approximately 71 percent in English/language arts, 74 percent in math and 60 percent in science. Full Story INShape Indiana Focuses on School Wellness
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Educators, public health advocates, and members of the business community were in attendance at the fourth annual INShape Indiana Health Summit Wednesday October 15, 2008 at Indiana University in Bloomington. "Healthy Schools, Healthy Indiana," this year's theme, focused on improving the health of Indiana's students and school employees. Full StoryReed Encourages Hoosiers to Learn about State’s Energy Sources
Learn Green, Live Green focus for October: Indiana’s Energy INDIANAPOLIS, IN - According to the Energy Information Administration, Indiana ranks 8th in the nation in total energy usage. Because of this, and other alarming energy statistics, the Indiana Department of Education is encouraging Hoosiers to learn more about Indiana’s energy throughout October as part of the ongoing Learn Green, Live Green initiative. Full StoryGarden City Elementary’s Nicole Law named Milken National Educator
Indianapolis teacher receives $25,000 Milken educator award INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The life of one Indianapolis educator changed dramatically this morning when she became $25,000 richer. Nicole Law, principal of Garden City Elementary in MSD of Wayne Township, received a $25,000 National Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation (MFF) in a surprise schoolwide assembly hosted by Dr. Suellen Reed, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Dr. Jane Foley, Senior Vice President of Milken Family Foundation. Full StoryEight Indiana Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Award
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Eight Indiana schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools today by the U.S. Department of Education. The No Child Left Behind–Blue Ribbon Schools awards honor K-12 schools that either make significant gains in closing the achievement gap or demonstrate academic superiority in their states. Full StoryReed asks Hoosiers to be more ‘water wise’ in September
Learn Green, Live Green focus for September: H2Know: Water Conservation INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Precious little freshwater exists. Did you know that if the entire world’s water were to fit into a gallon jug, the amount of freshwater would be just one tablespoon full? Full StoryReed encourages students, families to get ready for ISTEP+
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - With ISTEP+ testing beginning at schools statewide next week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Suellen Reed encourages Hoosier families to do their part to help students prepare. Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (or ISTEP+) begins September 15, so be sure to check with your school for local testing dates within the statewide September 15-26 window. Full Story SAT scores flat in Indiana, nationwide
State calls upon students to take rigorous courses seriously, urges schools to ensure rigorous curriculum and instruction Full Story |
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