Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

📝 This week, we’re spotlighting Severe Weather Preparedness and Civic Learning—two areas essential to protecting our communities and shaping our nation’s future. Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4sFIotX

After eight months of feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education unanimously approved the final K-12 accountability rule today, focusing on the future preparedness of each individual student. Read more about the final accountability rule here: bit.ly/3N3GQLh

The March Indiana State Board of Education meeting begins this morning at 9 a.m. ET! Stream it here: youtube.com/live/z-c4jrvGv…

Happy Read Across America Day! Did you know that reading for just 30 minutes per day can improve the trajectory of a child's life? Today and every day, please encourage the children in your life to continue reading. It's a small habit... that makes a BIG difference!📖🌟

The Indiana Education Scholarship Account program applications are now open! Act fast: the priority access window is running now until April 15. Learn more and apply here: in.gov/doe/eoq/esa/

The Indiana Career Scholarship Account program applications are now open! Act fast: the priority access window is running now until April 15. Learn more and apply here: in.gov/doe/eoq/csa/

The Indiana Education Scholarship Account program applications are opening soon! Learn more and apply here once applications open: in.gov/doe/eoq/esa/

The Indiana Career Scholarship Account program applications are opening soon! Learn more and apply here once applications open: in.gov/doe/eoq/csa/

📝Reading to a child builds a lifelong love of learning & is one of the most important ways we can support their success. As we gear up for Read Across America Day, learn more about one of Dr. Jenner’s favorite childhood books in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4u0xErx

📝Indiana, parents, educators, mentors, & students are sounding the alarm, sharing firsthand stories of the negative impacts of social media on kids. Hear the personal stories & important data shared by some of our fellow Hoosiers in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4asWzwr

Indiana high schoolers interested in history should register for @usedgov's Presidential 1776 Award. It's a chance to represent Indiana in the national competition for $150,000 in scholarships. You can register now, until February 21. The deadline is coming up fast.

Indiana is leading the way in preparing students for life after graduation! A new, nationwide study celebrates the good work happening in classrooms & communities across our state to make the 4 years of high school as valuable as possible. Read more here: bit.ly/4cBMK0l

The negative impacts of social media on children have implications in education and beyond. In a recent op-ed, @SecJennerIN urges bold action to put Hoosier children first and end the social media experiment on young minds. Read the op-ed here: bit.ly/4azd5cN

📝Earlier this week, parents, educators, caring adults, & a courageous student testified at the Indiana Statehouse to advocate for stronger social media protections for Indiana students. Read more about this important legislation in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4qzcM7W

Updated link: bit.ly/4r3VwJd

📝From School Counseling Week to Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, there’s a lot to celebrate in February. Thank you to the dedicated school counselors and CTE educators who pour into our students daily! Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/3NSjc4z

🎉Happy School Counseling Week!🎉 This week, we celebrate the dedicated school counselors who support, inspire, and prepare our students for success. Thank you for encouraging every child to explore possibilities, dream big, and never give up on their goals!💪✨

📝Before winter break, we were able to once again partner with @Milken to surprise an incredible Indiana educator with the prestigious Milken Educator Award: New Palestine Elementary School Principal Kayleigh Fosnow! Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4rr0jnO

📝This year’s College Football National Championship game was extra special for our 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Graciela Miranda, as she was honored on the field before the game! Read more about her experience in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4qCYWlR

📝Accelerating literacy, strengthening STEM pathways, expanding student tutoring support, enhancing career coaching, and more… As we look ahead to 2026, these are just a few of the priorities we’re tackling together. Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4bBeGRy