February 22, 2024
Charter schools bought two IPS buildings for a dollar each. What happened next?
The $1 law has caused controversy in Indianapolis, yet it’s led to just two building sales to charters. Only one still houses a school.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Purdue University Senate passes resolution opposing SB202
The Purdue University Senate passed a resolution this week that opposes a bill that would reform tenure in an effort to grow “intellectual diversity” on campus.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
Grammy winner Babyface surprises IPS students, boosts IPS music education programs
Indianapolis-born musical artist and producer Babyface surprised students at Carl Wilde School 79 with a donation of instruments.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
Robotics bill expands school grant eligibility, widens what funds can be used for
A proposal to expand grant funding for robotics competition programs passed the Senate Education and Career Development Committee unanimously Wednesday.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Indiana GPS dashboard adds new comparison, search tools for school data
Parents who want to learn how students succeed at specific schools have new tools. New updates to the state's Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed website, also known as Indiana GPS, now lets people search for schools by location.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Here’s what the Indiana AG said about making changes to the ‘Eyes on Education’ tip line
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said Friday it will not remove materials from a website it launched earlier this week publicizing complaints about schools’ materials on race, gender and politics.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Indiana looks to in-demand labor skills ahead of graduation requirements overhaul
The state is preparing to overhaul graduation requirements in an effort to better prepare students before they enter the workforce. The State Board of Education received guidance at its monthly meeting Wednesday before the rulemaking period for the new diploma requirements begins next month.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Families, advocates give IPS deadline to address student achievement gap
Families are demanding the leaders of Indianapolis Public Schools develop a plan to improve academics for Black and Brown students.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Indiana’s AG launched a tip line for controversial classroom material. It’s raising concerns about accuracy and privacy.
The Indiana Attorney General has unveiled an online portal for complaints about the teaching of race, gender, and political ideology in schools — an aggressive move that raises concerns about privacy and the veracity of the material made public.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2024
Indiana wants to address student behavior. Here’s one school’s approach involving birdhouses
Students come to this alternative academy after running into trouble at their home Perry Township middle schools.
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