October 24, 2022
Hope Hampton outraises Kristen Phair in Indianapolis Public Schools District 3 race
Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners candidate Hope Hampton has a significant lead in fundraising over her opponent Kristen Phair in the race to represent District 3.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
Indiana’s NAEP scores show biggest decline in math as leaders weigh COVID’s fallout
Indiana students’ math and reading scores on “the nation’s report card” declined from pre-pandemic results, with the state’s average math scores declining the most.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2022
George W. Bush to visit Purdue University as part of speaker series
Former president George W. Bush will sit for a conversation with Purdue President Mitch Daniels in December, as part of the university's lecture series.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2022
Two IPS parents square off in sole contested Indianapolis school board race
The sole contested race in the Indianapolis Public Schools board elections will leave District 3 voters choosing between two IPS parents who have spent time working or volunteering in schools and have significant concerns about the district’s revitalization plan.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2022
New Palestine student disciplined for racist 'monkey' slurs toward Pike volleyball team
A New Palestine high schooler has been disciplined after making racial slurs toward the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township’s volleyball players last week.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2022
Indy students will get reading help through new $1M tutoring program
Indiana's literacy rate for students finishing third grade is near the lowest point in almost the past decade. The city of Indianapolis announced a $1 million partnership Tuesday with local school districts and community groups to support young readers.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2022
IPS could seek property-tax referendum for ‘Rebuilding Stronger’ overhaul plan
Indianapolis Public Schools says a property-tax referendum could be sought to pay for construction projects as part of its Rebuilding Stronger plan.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2022
Purdue Polytechnic High might stay in former Broad Ripple High School building
Purdue Polytechnic leaders said previously the school would move into a mixed-use building on College Avenue for the 2023-24 academic year, but would need to use Broad Ripple high school building for one year.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2022
Martin University to cut tuition by 45%, forgive some loan debt
Indiana's only predominantly-Black higher education institution announced an effort to make college more accessible. Martin University will reduce tuition by 45 percent for undergraduate students and forgive some debt held by former students.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2022
Candidates for IPS school board would vote no on Rebuilding Stronger
All four IPS school board candidates say they’d vote against the district’s Rebuilding Stronger proposal, a dramatic overhaul the current board is expected to vote on in November.
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