October 7, 2025
Be very, very quiet: IU's Elmer Fudd approach to transparency
Indiana University has faced unprecedented challenges from the government and internal conflict. But despite changes affecting the lives of tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff, the university continues to make most important decisions in secret and leaders routinely avoid interviews with informed journalists.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2025
Wayne Township has found its next superintendent
Shenia Suggs will lead the westside school district after outgoing Superintendent Jeff Butts leaves in January.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2025
Newly unsealed warrant shows search of fired IU professor's homes part of federal funding fraud investigation
Federal agents seized electronic devices owned by a former IU professor and cybersecurity expert in connection with an investigation into suspected research funding fraud, newly unsealed records confirm.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2025
IPS school board opposes any plan for an all-charter system, calls for elected board in letter to ILEA
The requests from the IPS school board include retaining an elected board, a moratorium on new schools, and a rejection of a future all-charter school system.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2025
Indianapolis YMCA needs $750K to help make up for state cuts to child care
The nonprofit gets state vouchers to pay for care for about 350 children. It is aiming to raise $750,000 to cover the cost of the cuts for the 2025-26 school year.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2025
Plainfield 4th grade educator named Indiana Teacher of the Year
Megan Johnson was named the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year on Wednesday.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2025
FAFSA opens despite government shutdown
The FAFSA form for the 2026 academic year went live Wednesday as scheduled, despite a government shutdown.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2025
Trump admin cancels $35 million Purdue college prep program in DEI crackdown
Indiana GEAR UP, a Purdue-run college-prep program for more than 13,000 low-income students, will end Sept. 30 after the U.S. Education Department canceled its $35 million grant.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2025
Fewer international students are in Indianapolis this fall
A national expert tied the decrease to Trump administration policies surrounding student visas.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2025
Indianapolis Public Schools makes former Susan Roll Leach School 68 building available for $1
Indianapolis Public Schools has made the former Susan Leach School 68 building in the near eastside neighborhood available to interested charter schools or other educational institutions for $1.
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