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Congratulations, Bri! We're so proud of everything you do for your students and community!

The Indiana Small and Rural Schools is proud to announce that Bri Karazsia is our Indiana Farm Bureau Rural Teacher of the Year for 2027. Bri teaches at Bloomfield High School, where she carries multiple grades and subjects in her yearly teaching load: 7th-grade English/Language Arts, 9th-grade Communications, Humanities, and Multiple Dual Credit courses for Students in History, Humanities, and English through Ivy Tech and Indiana University. Bri Karazsia was recognized by her peers and her leader at Bloomfield for her ability to build relationships and support students and peers alike. She has mentored many new teachers over her years and invests heavily in the development of other future professionals. Her students and peers noted that her teaching demonstrates a strong commitment to writing and connects classroom work to real-world projects whenever possible. Congrats, Mrs. Karazsia, the entire Bloomfield Community shares in the joy of your statewide recognition.

Our second ISTA Reads Book Club pick is here! We’re diving into The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami, a gripping dystopian novel that explores surveillance, free will and the consequences of unchecked technology. Join the club, grab your copy and start reading with us on June 1.

The 2026 Indiana Educators of Color Network Conference is more than an event — it’s a space for connection, empowerment and collective joy. Join educators from across the state for inspiring conversations, engaging breakout sessions, community building and a vibrant cultural celebration. Register by Friday, May 22 to secure your seat: https://www.ista-in.org/our-profession/educators-of-color-conference.

"Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” school cellphone restriction law Wednesday, saying the statewide policy is intended to reduce classroom distractions and keep students focused on learning throughout the school day."

Indiana schools face stricter cellphone rules under new ‘bell-to-bell’ law starting July 1 • Indiana Capital Chronicle Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” school cellphone restriction law in Whiteland on Wednesday.

"An overhaul of Indiana’s public K-12 school accountability ratings will take effect despite objections from Attorney General Todd Rokita, who criticized the new system as diluting the importance of academic proficiency."

Indiana's new A-F school accountability system clears last hurdles • Indiana Capital Chronicle An overhaul of Indiana's public K-12 school accountability ratings will take effect despite objections from Attorney General Todd Rokita, who criticized the new system as diluting the importance of academic proficiency.

Big ideas belong at the 2026 Good Teaching Conference. ISTA is now accepting session proposals for this year’s conference, happening Nov. 13–14 at Intech in Indianapolis. Share innovative strategies, classroom successes and practical tools that inspire and empower educators across Indiana. Proposal deadline: July 1.
Submit a proposal by visiting the Good Teaching Conference webpage and help shape the conversation around great public education.

"The Indiana Coalition for Public Education anticipates as many as 100 public school districts could ask voters for new money through local property tax referendums this fall."

Public school group expects record number of school referendums • Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana Coalition for Public Education anticipates at least 100 public school districts could ask voters for new money through local property tax referendums this fall.

The Legislative Council met today to assign topics to interim study committees. There will be an interim committee on education meeting this summer to cover two topics: 1) A report on the Student Learning Recovery Grants, and 2) a study of NIL rights (Name, Image and Likeness) for high school athletes.