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Could Indiana’s ‘divisive concepts’ bill reappear in separate pieces?

It’s not over until the session is over. That’s the message from lawmakers and advocates about a dead bill that sought to restrict lessons about…

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‘Divisive concepts’ bill moves forward in the Indiana Senate

A bill to restrict teaching about race and racism has taken another step forward in the Indiana legislature, with an 8-5 vote of approval Wednesday…

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Despite supermajority, Indiana Republicans change curriculum bill

A bill to restrict teaching race and racism has faced a bumpier road in Indiana than in other Republican-led states as lawmakers try to thread…

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Indiana lifts school COVID rules, ending quarantines and contact tracing

The Indiana Department of Health released significantly revamped COVID-19 guidance for schools on Thursday that includes an end to contact tracing and quarantines for students…

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Proposed change to ‘divisive concepts’ bill would ban fewer ideas

A proposed amendment to Indiana’s so-called “divisive concepts” legislation would drop some of the most controversial parts of the bill, but stop short of completely…

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In ‘child care desert,’ Indiana district adds space for young children

When Sarah Nordin arrived to drop off her 3-year-old son for his first day of preschool in 2018, she was handed an unexpected notice: The…

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The state or districts? Indiana lawmakers weigh who should have the authority to license teachers

Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday debated giving school districts the authority to license their own educators as a solution to ongoing teacher shortages. The Interim Study…

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Error in Indiana’s COVID data tracker affected 71 schools

The Indiana Department of Health incorrectly listed 71 schools as failing to report their COVID-19 cases to the state this year, a representative said Monday….

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