Eric Weddle

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Eric Weddle

February 28, 2025 Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $45,000—a move that could boost pay for many early-career educators. The proposal also requires schools to allocate a greater share of state funding to teacher salaries. As lawmakers consider Senate Bill 146, a recent state study offers a snapshot of what Indiana teachers are currently earning.

Jan 15, 2025 | wfyi.org | Eric Weddle

January 15, 2025 Around 200 Indiana school districts and schools are dealing with the aftermath of a cybersecurity attack on PowerSchool, which affected sensitive data of students and employees statewide. Discovered in December, the attack resulted in a breach to personal information, including names, addresses, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. Schools were not widely notified until more than two weeks after the breach occurred.

Jan 15, 2025 | indianapublicmedia.org | Eric Weddle

Around 200 Indiana school districts and schools are dealing with the aftermath of a cybersecurity attack on PowerSchool, which affected sensitive data of students and employees statewide. Discovered in December, the attack resulted in a breach to personal information, including names, addresses, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. Schools were not widely notified until more than two weeks after the breach occurred.

Dec 10, 2024 | wfyi.org | Eric Weddle

December 10, 2024 Two dozen charter schools in Indianapolis and across the state will be considered for renewal this week. The Indiana Charter School Board and the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation, which authorize charter schools, will evaluate whether each school can continue operating based on factors such as academic achievement, enrollment, and financial stability. In 2023, legislators extended the maximum charter renewal term from seven years to 15 years.

Nov 26, 2024 | wfyi.org | Eric Weddle

November 26, 2024 Noblesville closed all schools Tuesday "out of an abundance of caution” after a video threat was received overnight. School officials said they do not believe the threat is credible but are taking it very seriously, according to Noblesville Schools Superintendent Daniel Hile. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are closing all schools today after a threat of violence was made toward Noblesville East Middle School overnight.