Changes coming to Indiana high school diplomas and graduation requirements

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Indiana is set to revise its high school diploma options and graduation requirements.

State officials have voiced that the current diploma options such as General, Core 40, Academic Honors, and Technical, lack hands-on courses and career training for students.

The diploma changes proposed by the IDOE this year would go into effect for the class of 2029. But the options, meant to push career- centered education, have received criticism for the shift away from humanities and not aligning with college admission standards.

Indiana’s secretary of education said a final vote on new diplomas is expected by December.

This week, we’ll talk with guests about coming changes to high school diplomas and graduation requirements.

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Guests

Jeff Raatz, State Senator - District 27

Terry Spradlin, Executive Director of the Indiana School Board Association

Christopher Lagoni, Executive Director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association

Paul Myers, Research Scientist, Center for Evaluation & Education Policy