Coverage of secondary education in Indiana focuses on middle and high school curricula, graduation requirements and the student experience. It tracks how these programs are shaped and delivered at the state level.
A Hopelab study finds high schoolers feel unprepared to reach family or follow active shooter plans as Indiana's classroom device ban takes effect.
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November 2, 2026
Indiana Prep Stars Eye Big College FuturesIndyStar's Kyle Neddenriep assesses the senior seasons of in-state Indiana and Purdue commits.
October 25, 2026
Indiana Advocates Push for School Screen LimitsThe Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project seeks new legislative standards for student device use.
October 16, 2026
Indiana Schools Enforce Statewide Student Phone BanA 2026 state law now requires public school students to keep wireless communication devices stored and powered off during the day.
October 14, 2026
Indiana Legislators Debated High School NIL RulesThe state's education committee reviewed name, image, and likeness policies for student-athletes.
October 12, 2026
Indiana Representative Proposed Safe Haven Education BillThe legislation aims to teach students about the state's newborn surrender law to prevent child abandonment.
October 9, 2026
IHSAA Launched Study on Athletic ClassificationsThe commission formed a committee to examine if enrollment remains the best metric for Indiana high school sports.
October 5, 2026
Governor Braun Named 16 Indiana Blue Ribbon SchoolsSixteen schools across Indiana earned the prestigious Blue Ribbon designation during a gala in Indianapolis.
October 5, 2026
Terre Haute South Vigo High School Won State AwardThe school earned a $20,000 grant for its successful high school redesign efforts.
October 2, 2026
Indiana Enacted School Phone Restriction LawNew legislation requires students to power off and store wireless devices during the entire school day.
October 2, 2026
Indiana Announced Anonymous School Safety Tip LineGovernor Mike Braun revealed a new statewide platform to provide 24/7 safety monitoring for schools starting in 2027.
Day to day, that means state graduation standards, curriculum adjustments, student performance metrics and programming for middle and high school settings. It covers the full landscape from the capital to the rural counties. State-level requirements often dictate classroom mandates, while local districts implement the day-to-day operations and student services. Graduation rates and the transition to post-secondary pathways remain the most consistent metrics tracked across the state.
