January 5, 2023
Charter schools want closing buildings. Does IPS have to give them up for $1?
The Indianapolis Public Schools district will close at least six facilities this spring, making them up for grabs by charter schools. But IPS hasn’t filed that information with the state, as required by law. The Indiana Charter School Network recently filed a complaint against IPS to the state attorney general’s office.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2023
Fewer Hoosier students graduate with waivers, but racial inequities persist
The rate of Indiana high school graduates has continued to hover close to pre-pandemic levels over the last two years.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Perry Township Superintendent Mapes to retire in June
The superintendent of Perry Township Schools, Pat Mapes, will retire at the end of this school year.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
What will lawmakers likely look at in education for the upcoming session?
Key leaders in education have several legislative priorities for the upcoming session -- including a focus on mental health, making high school more relevant and pushing early literacy and early learning in schools.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Better climate education on its way with new science standards
New state science standards that require more climate education will go into full effect by next school year.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
WFYI’s education stories of 2022 – special education investigations, future of IPS, culture wars
This year, WFYI reporters tackled tough education stories – from teacher and classroom aide shortages, to major changes coming to the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Considering an apprenticeship in Indiana? This guide can help you get started
Apprentices can get certified in their chosen fields over a few weeks or a few years. They can get on-the-job training, often paid, combined with classroom instruction at institutions like Ivy Tech Community College. If you're considering the apprentice route, this guide can help you get started.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Indianapolis school board updates map of districts that members represent
No school building switched districts and no commissioners were displaced from their districts as part of changes to the district boundaries of the Indianapolis Public Schools Board.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
HIM by HER charter school to close, enrollment fair today
HIM by HER Collegiate School for the Arts, a charter school in Martindale-Brightwood, announced it will cease operations in January.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2022
Decatur Township launches innovation school, the first outside IPS in Marion County
The Decatur High Ability Academy will launch in the next school year, and will exclusively serve high-ability students who officials say are often overlooked.
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