Politically Speaking - ISTEP Letter Grades & Legislative Check-In
Episode #1812 - ISTEP Letter Grades & Legislative Check-In
Michiana schools are evaluating their 2014-15 ISTEP scores and letter grades. We talk about how these grades are determined, ramifications of positive or negative grades and steps to change the accountability system for teachers and schools. Our state lawmakers also update us on other policy progress from the state capitol.
Original Airdate: February 07, 2016
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ISTEP Letter Grades & Legislative Check-InIndiana State Representative Dave Niezgodski, Indiana State Representative Timothy Wesco, Michelle Sokol, Jerry Thacker, Marvin Lynn More Information
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In this episode, we discuss A-F grades for Indiana schools and get an update from state lawmakers.Guests
- Indiana State Representative Dave Niezgodski(D) South Bend, Distric 7
- Indiana State Representative Timothy Wesco(R) Osceola, District 21
- Michelle SokolEducation Reporter, The Elkhart Truth
- Jerry ThackerSuperintendent, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation
- Marvin LynnDean of the School of Education, Indiana University South Bend