Over half of EVSC, state schools meet federal expectations in new rating system

January 07, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Education, Community

Just over half of Indiana schools are meeting or exceeding federal academic expectations, while 11 percent are failing to hit that mark, according to new school ratings released by the state Friday.

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Friday released the Federal 2018-2019 School Accountability Ratings. In the data, over 56 percent of high schools and 53 percent of elementary and middle schools received a rating of Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations.

ILEARN test scores impact Evansville students, teachers and families

January 06, 2020 by Earl Hopkins in Education, Community

Testing stress isn't limited to just the day of the exam. Parents, students and teachers report an impact from standardized tests like the ISTEP and ILEARN for months leading up to the exam and even afterward.

One Evansville parent even considered opting her son out of the ILEARN last year because it caused so much anxiety and turmoil for her son.