Indiana Department of Education

09/26/2026

It’s National PTO Appreciation Day! Today, and everyday, we are thankful for the outstanding work of parents and teachers all across our state. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in working to better the life of every Hoosier student!📚🌟

09/25/2026

📝Meet the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year – Jason Witzigreuter! Jason is the Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne. Read more about his story and watch a video from the surprise announcement in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/4yf5meR

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

📝From the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year surprise, to national highlights, to local literacy celebrations – it’s an exciting time in education for the Hoosier state! Read more about all these accomplishments in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/3TyEQOl

09/17/2026

It’s Constitution Day!📜 As schools across Indiana commemorate, take a minute to check out these resources that our team has curated in the Indiana Learning Lab, highlighted in Dr. Jenner’s Weekly Update last week: https://bit.ly/3SJkfGO

09/16/2026

This morning, Governor Mike Braun and Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education announced our 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year - Mr. Jason Witzigreuter! Jason is the Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne.🌟🎉 Read more about Jason and his accomplishments here: https://bit.ly/4xrmuws

09/11/2026

📝Keeping the memory of September 11, 2001, alive for today’s students is vital – both to honor those who lost their lives and to remember how America’s strength and resilience shined through. Read more in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/3SJkfGO

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today, and everyday, we are thankful for our Hoosier laborers for their hard work, dedication, and the vital contributions that they have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United States!🇺🇸

09/04/2026

📝Happy Labor Day weekend! Thank you to the educators, school and district leaders, school counselors, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and beyond, for all you do to contribute to our communities. Read more in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/4gAwvT5

09/01/2026

Meet the top 3️⃣ finalists for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year!🏆 Every day, these educators create real impact for students and districts. Join us in congratulating these impressive educators and read more about Indiana Teacher of the Year here: in.gov/doe/educators/teacher-of-the-year/