Parents speak out against bill that could dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools
House Bill 1136 calls for public schools to transition to charters in districts where 50% or more of students are enrolled in ...
'Profoundly devastate': IPS asks public to oppose slate of bills threatening district
In a rare moment of frankness, IPS board members spoke out strongly against the slate of bills threatening the district's existence.
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HSE, IPS, Carmel schools face huge cuts under Gov. Braun’s tax plan. Here’s how much your district could lose
Look up how much funding your school cloud lose if Gov. Mike Braun's property taxes reform plan is approved by lawmaker.
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Lawmakers advance bills on DEI, sex ed, chaplains in schools
Senators advanced bills to allow chaplains to be public school counselors, oppose DEI, and set rules for sex ed curriculum. They postponed a vote on history class restrictions.
IPS to begin demolition of Joyce Kilmer School 69 to clear room for new elementary school
The $35-million facility is being funded through the $410 million Rebuilding Stronger capital referendum approved by voters ...
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The next education reform should be to limit the number of charter authorizers operating in Indianapolis
The next innovation in education should be limiting the number of charter school authorizers operating in Indianapolis.
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Minimum teacher salaries: Nearly all Indianapolis school districts offer over $50,000
Minimum teacher pay in Marion County ranges from nearly $44,900 to over $53,400 for the 2024-25 school year. Lawmakers could ...
Washington to name high school gym in honor of George McGinnis, 1969 Mr. Basketball winner
IPS will name Washington gym in honor of legendary George McGinnis, the 1969 Mr. Basketball winner and former Pacers' star ...
Community forum aims to preserve public schools amid charter school push
INDIANAPOLIS – Educators and community leaders spearheaded a forum Thursday night aimed at preserving public schools. The ...
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Youth homicides from gun violence drop in 2024 in Indianapolis
While the number of Indianapolis youth killed from gun violence dropped in 2024, non-fatal shootings increased by 7% from the ...