It’s National PTO Appreciation Day! Today, and everyday, we are thankful for the outstanding work of parents and teachers all across our state. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in working to better the life of every Hoosier student!📚🌟
📝Meet the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year – Jason Witzigreuter! Jason is the Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne. Read more about his story and watch a video from the surprise announcement in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4yf5meR
📝From the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year surprise, to national highlights, to local literacy celebrations – it’s an exciting time in education for the Hoosier state! Read more about all these accomplishments in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/3TyEQOl
It’s Constitution Day!📜 As schools across Indiana commemorate, take a minute to check out these resources that our team has curated in the Indiana Learning Lab, highlighted in Dr. Jenner’s Weekly Update last week: bit.ly/3SJkfGO
This morning, @GovBraun and @SecJennerIN announced our 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year - Mr. Jason Witzigreuter! Jason is the Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne.🌟🎉 Read more about Jason and his accomplishments here: bit.ly/4xrmuws
📝Keeping the memory of September 11, 2001, alive for today’s students is vital – both to honor those who lost their lives and to remember how America’s strength and resilience shined through. Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/3SJkfGO
Happy Labor Day! Today, and everyday, we are thankful for our Hoosier laborers for their hard work, dedication, and the vital contributions that they have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United States!🇺🇸
📝Happy Labor Day weekend! Thank you to the educators, school and district leaders, school counselors, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and beyond, for all you do to contribute to our communities. Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4gAwvT5
Meet the top 3️⃣ finalists for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year!🏆 Every day, these educators create real impact for students and districts. Join us in congratulating these impressive educators and read more about Indiana Teacher of the Year here: in.gov/doe/educators/teacher…
📝From more than 65,000 incredible educators, these three finalists stand out for their extraordinary influence on students, colleagues, their schools, and the communities they serve! Read more about the 2027 INTOY Top 3 Finalists in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4y8l22Y
📝With 500+ schools hitting our state’s 95% reading goal, there’s a lot to celebrate! Parkside Elementary School & St. Anthony Catholic School shared their success stories at the August State Board of Education meeting. Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4wBLrVP
Today, ED approved the nation’s SECOND Workforce Pell Grant program in Indiana!
This approval builds on @POTUS' dedication to making America’s workforce stronger than ever before.
Only a few short years ago, Indiana faced a literacy crisis. Now, for the fifth consecutive year, more & more Hoosier students are mastering reading. Read more about this historic progress in Dr. Jenner’s commentary piece at the Indiana Capital Chronicle: bit.ly/4wwfFcw
📝For the fifth consecutive year, literacy rates have increased, surpassing the pre-pandemic literacy rate. Our educators, families, and students should be extremely proud of the results they’ve accomplished together! Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/3S9xXSY
Five consecutive years of literacy growth, including two years with the largest increases on record. Learn more about Indiana's reading successes here: bit.ly/4goAfH4
For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains in literacy. Nearly 89% of Hoosier students are reading by the end of third grade, outpacing pre-pandemic performance!📚 Read more about this remarkable achievement here: bit.ly/4goAfH4
📝As a new school year begins, thank your teachers, school and district administrators, school counselors, bus drivers, school nutrition professionals, and everyone else who works hard to support our Hoosier students! Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4wHfhc7
📝Earlier this week, Perry Township Schools and the University of Indianapolis announced the launch of a new entrepreneurship and innovation program designed to immerse high school students in real‑world learning! Read more in today’s weekly update: bit.ly/4wxFidQ
Today, the Commission announced that, for the second consecutive year, over 60 percent of Indiana high school seniors from the class of 2026 have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, read the full press release: in.gov/che/Press-Releases/26…