January 7, 2019

New IPS Interim Superintendent Talks Challenges, Leadership


Carter Barrett
Aleesia Johnson takes over as the new Indianapolis Public Schools interim-superintendent Jan. 7. - Provided by IPS

Aleesia Johnson takes over as the new Indianapolis Public Schools interim-superintendent Jan. 7.

Provided by IPS

Aleesia Johnson takes over as the new Indianapolis Public Schools interim-superintendent Jan. 7. From WFYI’s education desk, reporter Carter Barrett sat down with Johnson to talk ongoing district challenges and leadership changes.

Tags:Aleesia JohnsonIndianapolis Public SchoolsIndianapolis Public Schools Board
Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

Parents of 10-year-old boy who died by suicide claim Indiana school district is responsible in lawsuit
Education / December 17, 2024

Parents of 10-year-old boy who died by suicide claim Indiana school district is responsible in lawsuit

The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died by suicide earlier this year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fourth grader’s school district, Greenfield-Central Community Schools.
Read More
School boundary rezoning in Washington Township introduced to balance enrollment
Education / November 20, 2024

School boundary rezoning in Washington Township introduced to balance enrollment

The changes would take effect in the 2025-26 school year and the district says it will impact less than 3 percent of Washington Township students.
Read More
The public had their say on Indiana’s high school diplomas — here’s what comes next
Education / November 11, 2024

The public had their say on Indiana’s high school diplomas — here’s what comes next

A public comment period for the second draft officially closed Friday. Now, the State Board of Education weighs in.
Read More