September 20, 2022
Here’s how to tell IPS what you think about the school overhaul plan
Here’s how you can attend public and virtual meetings or submit feedback to IPS about its plan to restructure the district.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2022
This special education school’s classrooms are so understaffed parents say it’s unsafe
Schools across the country struggle to hire enough special education teachers and paraprofessionals. The shortage is so severe at one Indiana school that parents and educators worry it’s unsafe. They blame the problem on years of low pay and a reliance on inexperienced and unqualified staff.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
IPS would close 7 schools under expansive restructure proposal
The proposal known as “Rebuilding Stronger” — released online and set for a vote in late fall — would reshape education and life in the city.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Indiana districts announce big pay raises for substitutes amid shortage
Facing a shrinking pool of substitute teachers, a few school districts in Indiana have announced major pay raises to entice subs with teaching experience back to the classroom.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
The case for starting sex ed in kindergarten (hula hoops recommended)
Comprehensive, age-appropriate sex ed has all kinds of social, emotional and academic benefits, researchers say. Here's what that looks like, from K through 12.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
IPS drops employee attendance requirement for $1,500 bonuses
Indianapolis Public Schools is dropping a limit on the number of absences employees could have last spring in order to qualify for a $1,500 retention bonus the district will pay out this week.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022
Indiana high schoolers in foster care can sign up for more college, career support
A new statewide program aims to help hundreds of students in foster care determine how to achieve their post-high school goals.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
Here are the finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year
The top 10 finalists have been announced for the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year. For over 60 years, the Indiana Department of Education has selected one teacher for the honor who has gone above and beyond to support and educate Hoosier students.
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