Indiana Commission for Higher Education Advances Military Credit Programs with New Tools and Strategies

Overview: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s recent meeting centered on advancing military credit for prior learning (CPL) programs across the state’s institutions. A structured series of webinars, an implementation guide, and a collaborative online tool, the “Sandbox,” were introduced to support the initiative’s rollout. These resources aim to standardize and enhance the process of recognizing military training and experience as academic credit, addressing varying institutional readiness levels and fostering a supportive environment for military students.

Indiana Higher Education Commission Prioritizes Budget Increases for Deferred Maintenance and Educational Funding

Overview: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education meeting centered on strategic funding initiatives aimed at enhancing the state’s educational infrastructure and improving outcomes through increased investment in deferred maintenance and educational attainment programs. Discussions underscored the urgency of addressing funding deficiencies in higher education, particularly in light of Indiana’s low rankings in educational attainment and state support per student.

New Jersey State Board of Education Highlights Student Engagement and Academic Assessments

Overview: The recent New Jersey State Board of Education meeting focused on enhancing student engagement through extracurricular activities and refining academic assessments for multilingual learners.

Tennessee Education Board Considers Dropping edTPA Amidst Broad Licensing Revisions

Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education’s Educator Licensure Review Committee recently convened to discuss changes to educator preparation programs, with a particular focus on the implications of the edTPA assessment, clinical practice requirements, and the introduction of residency models. The proposed changes aim to address concerns that the edTPA has become a barrier for licensure, while also considering the structure and evaluation of clinical practice and internships.

Concerns Raised Over Residential Charter Schools at Tennessee State Board of Education Meeting

Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education’s recent meeting focused on a variety of rule revisions, including school safety and the administration of student assessments. However, attention was drawn to proposed rules concerning residential charter schools, with disability rights advocates voicing concerns over the potential implications for at-risk youth with disabilities.