.Dr. Katie Jenner kicking off IBJ Media Innovate Indiana luncheon at Hulman Center in Terre Haute! Great crowd, great conversation! Inside INdiana Business Indiana State University

Thanks to all the students, families, judges, sponsors and more who participated in the Indiana Civics Bee at the Statehouse Wednesday. Congrats to Warsaw student Barrett Hodorek on taking first place and advancing to the national competition this fall! ➡️ Read today's press

This teacher took me under her wing as a new teacher over 20 yrs ago. She coached during tough times & celebrated during great times. Today I got to see her…& we still manage to dress the same! There’s something about that forever bond w/ your teacher bestie—even yrs later!

Today, Purdue University trustees charged Purdue Science to establish the #Purdue #STEM Teaching Certificate to meet the growing demand for more teachers in STEM. The certificate would be the first of its kind in #Indiana. Dr. Katie Jenner purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/…

🎉JUST ANNOUNCED🎉 Indiana’s third grade literacy rates are on the rise, jumping nearly 5⃣ percentage points in just one year—the largest gain in state history! Check out more here: bit.ly/4fUeGfT📚

🚨 Good news for Indiana families! 🚨 With this HISTORIC jump, literacy rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels—an achievement very few states have accomplished. Proud of our teachers, and now we’re building on this progress with bold investments in education! Learn more:

Congratulations Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and Dr. Katie Jenner! Literacy is my top priority, and I commend states like Indiana for setting the standard for success.

GOOD NEWS ON IREAD SCORES: Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on reports today from the Indiana Department of Education showing unprecedented growth in third grade literacy rates based on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD)

“From the start, we knew that improving literacy would take all of us…This success is a testament to the power of unprecedented collaboration and synergy in schools and communities in every corner of our state.” -Dr. Katie Jenner Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

As someone married to an educator (Julie Jensen), who works tirelessly, day in and day out, to help schools boost third grade literacy, this is huge news! Our state should continue championing efforts like this that move the needle forward for our state, and for generations of

Science of reading + belief in every student = 73,500 kids now reading proficiently. 📚✨

2 yrs ago, nearly 1 in 5 Indiana 3rd graders couldn’t read proficiently. The Hunt Institute HK Fellow Dr. Katie Jenner shares how a $170M investment, science of reading, aligned policy & robust training/support drove a 5% jump—the largest in state history. indystar.com/story/opinion/…

3️⃣ years ago this week, we joined Lilly Endowment to announce a historic investment in literacy. Today, those investments are producing historic results for students! 📖

Indiana’s recent literacy gains aren’t just numbers, they represent educators, parents, and community members and the students' lives they have changed for the better–these are the #facesofliteracy!📚 Read more in Dr. Jenner’s weekly newsletter: bit.ly/45KTtjL

.Dr. Katie Jenner will assume the role Oct. 11, succeeding Chris Lowery, who is stepping down after more than three years in the position. She will simultaneously continue leading the Indiana Department of Education and serve in Braun’s cabinet. insideindianabusiness.com/articles/katie…

Take a look at the strides Hoosier third graders are making. Thanks to the tireless efforts of educators, parents, and community partners, we’re seeing increased literacy rates across the board!📖👏

What a great morning speaking with Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation fellows! I’m grateful for the invitation to share the positive work happening in Indiana schools, and look forward to seeing the impact these change agents will have on education, the economy, and more! 💡🌟

Attendance is key to student success in school – this is why Indiana educators & parents/families are working hard to continue improving Indiana’s chronic absenteeism rate. This year’s data shows an improvement for the third year in a row!🔑🎒🏫 Read more: bit.ly/4p7DDZ5

This is good news. Chronic absenteeism is a tough metric to improve but essential for academic success. If a student isn't in school, they won't achieve mastery. Kudos to Dr. Katie Jenner and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) team for continuing to make progress for our state!

We’re excited to announce that U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will join #RISE2025 in conversation with Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner. Tune in virtually and be part of this important discussion on the future of education: reaganfoundation.org/RISE