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Bullying 'investigations' and religious instruction | Inside an Indiana education bill


Published on 2025-01-27 10:22:19 - WTHR
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The article from WTHR discusses a concerning trend in Indiana where parents are increasingly reporting bullying incidents to school officials, with a significant number of these reports coming from parents of high school students. The reports highlight issues not only with peer bullying but also with teachers, particularly in the context of religious instruction in public schools, which has led to conflicts over curriculum content. Additionally, the article touches on the challenges faced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) teachers, noting that some educators are facing scrutiny or losing their licenses over how they teach these subjects, often due to complaints about the inclusion of topics like evolution or climate change. This situation has sparked a debate on the balance between educational freedom, parental rights, and the appropriateness of certain teachings in public schools.

Read the Full WTHR Article at:
[ https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bullying-investigation-reporting-parents-religious-instruction-schools-high-school-students-stem-teachers-license-teach-science-technology-math/531-0a4601e7-ad28-40cc-9610-f5e6b294cf2f ]