Indiana Department of Education

📝During World War II, George Klopp, Sr. enlisted in the Navy and missed his high school graduation. More than 80 years later, he finally got to walk across the stage and receive his diploma. Read more about this heartwarming story in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/4vc1Z6k

Applications are now open to nominate a teacher for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year!🌟 Local schools and Teacher(s) of the Year are encouraged to complete this application by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, July 3: https://idoe.jotformgov.com/261236482315858

📝Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. This weekend, take a moment to talk with the young people in your life about the significance of this holiday and the freedoms our veterans fought to protect. Check out today’s weekly update here: http://bit.ly/49ObtfL

Yesterday, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education presented an overview of Indiana’s current public higher education performance funding formula and launched a collaborative effort to ensure continued improvement in future years. The Commission is seeking feedback from stakeholders, including higher education, business and industry, and state and community leaders to ensure the revised formula prioritizes alignment with local, regional, and statewide needs, and ultimately, helps maximize outcomes for students. To read more and submit feedback, read the full press release:https://www.in.gov/che/files/260515_RELEASE_OBPF-and-Workforce-Pell.pdf

📝Congratulations to our 2026 Indiana graduates! And, educators, thank you for all you have done to support our graduates throughout their K-12 journey! Hear a message from Dr. Jenner to this year’s graduates in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/4dhuiZC

Today, Indiana announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to scale high-quality cybersecurity education across K-12 schools, establishing one of the country’s most comprehensive and aligned cybersecurity pathways. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4ws0rq9

The May Indiana State Board of Education meeting begins this morning at 9 a.m. ET! Stream it here: https://www.in.gov/sboe/live-video/

Yesterday, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Indiana Department of Education recognized winners of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awards for Excellence, highlighting exceptional achievements of CTE students, programs, partners, and counselors around the state who exemplify the ideal qualities and opportunities of Career and Technical Education. To view a full list of award winners, read the full press release:https://www.in.gov/che/files/260507_RELEASE_CTE-Awards-for-Excellence_UPDATED.pdf

📝This Teacher Appreciation Week and every week, we recognize our incredible Indiana teachers who serve each day to benefit our students. Our teachers are truly superstars!⭐ Read more in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/3ONVCH2

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re looking back at two educators who earned special honors this school year—Megan Johnson and Kayleigh Fosnow. Thank you both for your outstanding work for Hoosier students!