📝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

Joined President Whitten at @IndianaUniv's P-12 Summit for a fireside chat focused on building bold, learner‑centered pathways. Indiana's higher ed institutions & employers are stepping up as true co‑creators, ensuring students graduate with clarity, purpose, & opportunity.

I had a great conversation on education with @SenToddYoung @SecJennerIN @ReaganInstitute last week. Watch here: piped.video/Ee-RhyFgAJM?si=G9U7…

💠 What is the purpose of education in America? That question brought together education leaders, policymakers, and students from across the country to the 2026 Reagan Institute Summit on Education in Washington, DC. Over two days, we explored the challenges and opportunities shaping American education — from the legacy of ‘A Nation at Risk’ to school choice, AI in the classroom, civic education, and preparing the next generation to lead. Missed a session — or want to revisit the discussion? Rewatch the 2026 Reagan Institute Summit on Education online: piped.video/playlist?list=PL…

Fireside Chat with @IndianaUniv Pamela Whitten and @SecJennerIN at the 4th Annual P-12 Education Summit 🤍❤️ IU campuses trains 1 in every 3 Indiana educators

An important message about Indiana postsecondary education from @GovBraun & @SecJennerIN ----> @HigherEdIN @learnmorein

📝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

Happy #WhyApply Day! Today, we acknowledge the reasons why students statewide are motivated to pursue their educational journeys beyond high school. Special thanks to @GovBraun and @SecJennerIN for kicking off College Application Week. @learnmorein in.gov/che/Press-Releases/26…

Happy #WhyApplyDay, Hoosiers! I encourage all seniors on a path to enrollment to get your applications ready this weekend so that they're ready to go next week, when you can apply to over 30 Indiana colleges and universities for free!

Honored to join @SenToddYoung at the @ReaganInstitute Summit on Education to discuss the fundamental role of K‑12 education and how Indiana is preparing students with strong academic foundations, responsible digital literacy, civic readiness, and direct connections to the future.

Congratulations to Indiana’s Teacher of the Year, Jason Witzigreuter, Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School! 🎉 This is a well-deserved honor for Mr. Witzigreuter, who has spent nearly three decades helping young Hoosiers become the best version of themselves in and out of the classroom.

Joined Indiana Secretary of Education @SecJennerIN at the @ReaganInstitute Summit on Education today. We discussed how the state is leading the way, including on school choice and civics, and how we can better prepare the next generation of Hoosiers with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

What does it take to prepare students for the future? Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner (@SecJennerIN) and Senator Todd Young (@SenToddYoung) will join Matthew Continetti (@continetti), Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, for a fireside chat on the future of American education. From the classroom to the U.S. Senate, this conversation brings together perspectives on how we can better prepare the next generation to learn, lead, and contribute to our country. As America reaches a pivotal moment for education, join us as we ask: What Is the Purpose of Education in America? 💠 2026 Reagan Institute Summit on Education TODAY, September 17 | Washington, DC

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

Indiana has released an RFI to expand early college credit opportunities for high school students. The state is seeking providers to help grow access to the Indiana College Core and priority CTE courses at no cost to students. Learn more: in.gov/che/requests-for-prop… @GovBraun

📝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 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

Grateful to elevate @GovBraun's leadership in protecting Indiana youth from the harmful effects of social media & excessive screentime at @HHSGov's Real Life Symposium. Indiana leaders & educators are helping students thrive through real‑world learning & collaboration.

📝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