December 28, 2023
Charter authorizer rejects bid from Indianapolis school with rocky academic, attendance history
The Genius School in Indianapolis has lost its bid for a charter from a second authorizer.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Lawmakers aim to address chronic absenteeism during the upcoming legislative session
Lawmakers agree it's important for kids to be in school. But they have different ideas on how to address chronic absenteeism during the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Perry school opens a sensory room with space for students to wind down — or amp up
The first thing a student might notice in Burkhart Elementary School’s new sensory room is the light tube. Or maybe the slide. Or the trampoline and crash mat.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2023
Here’s the 2024-25 school year calendars for all Marion County districts
Find the major dates for all Marion County school districts and links to each 2024-25 academic year calendar.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2023
Indiana Chamber, Department of Education launch statewide civics bee for students
Sixth through eighth graders in Indiana can now participate in the first statewide civics bee.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2023
Indy charter schools granted 15-year contracts by mayor’s office
Earlier this year legislators extended the maximum time a charter school can operate to 15 years — previously it was only 7 years before facing a renewal process.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2023
Minimum teacher salaries reach $50,000 for majority of Marion County districts
After the latest wave of teacher contract negotiations, Indianapolis Public Schools no longer offers the highest minimum teacher salary in Marion County.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
'The perfect match': College students with physical disabilities earn internships with Fehribach Center
The program has expanded to 36 colleges, and it found a new home in Eskenazi Health. Employers including Eli Lilly, the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Children’s Museum have taken on interns.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2023
Youth apprenticeship programs across the state receive boost of $2.5 million
Students across the state will have greater access to youth apprenticeship programs through nearly $2.5 million in new grants. Ascend Indiana, the organization that received the grants, expects to nearly double the number of students in its apprenticeship programs with the additional funding.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2023
How these Marion County students are earning college credit in high school
More than half of Marion County high school graduates earn dual credits from public colleges during their high school years.
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