http://wfpl.org en http://wfpl.org/post/indiana-school-board-approves-changes-teacher-licensing-rules The Indiana Board of Education has approved changes to Indiana's teacher licensing requirements despite arguments from opponents that the new rules could hurt the quality of classroom instruction.<p> The board voted in favor of the rules changes supported by outgoing Republican state schools superintendent Tony Bennett. Incoming superintendent Glenda Ritz, a Democrat, had asked the board to delay action until after she takes office next month.<p> Ritz defeated Bennett in the November election after campaigning against many of his policies. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:46:03 +0000 Rick Howlett and Associated Press 2821 at http://wfpl.org Indiana School Board Approves Changes to Teacher Licensing Rules http://wfpl.org/post/indiana-schools-chiefs-race-getting-national-scrutiny <P>The campaign to lead Indiana's education department is being watched as a referendum on school policies pushed by conservatives across the country.<p> <P>Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett is seeking a second term. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:57:28 +0000 The Associated Press 2227 at http://wfpl.org Indiana Schools Chief's Race Getting National Scrutiny