Articles tagged as: Charter Schools
February 20, 2025
Legislation to rewrite charter school funding in Indiana advances. Changes would impact IPS
Senate Bill 518 would gradually redirect millions of dollars each year from traditional public schools to charter schools.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2025
IPS at center of political fight over sharing school tax dollars with charters
IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the proposed revenue shift in Senate Bill 518 could force the district to close at least 20 schools.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors
Some say House Bill 1136 may be intended to start discussions about giving charter schools a share of local property tax dollars, which they do not receive now.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
IPS board, families push back against bill that would disband district
The Indianapolis Public Schools board says it will fight against a bill that, if passed, would dissolve the district.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2025
Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts. Then charters take over
The proposed Indiana House Bill 1136 would dissolve Indianapolis Pubic Schools, Gary Community Schools, Tri-Township Schools, Union Schools, and Cannelton City Schools.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2025
Six Indianapolis politicians urge IPS to share resources with charter schools
A bipartisan group of influential Indianapolis politicians and education advocates urged Indianapolis Public Schools to address financial and operational challenges and share resources with charter schools in an open letter released Friday.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
14 charter schools up for renewal this week in Indianapolis, across state
The Indiana Charter School Board and the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation will evaluate each school's request for a renewed charter.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2024
New charter school advocacy group seeks property tax revenue reform
The Indiana Charter Innovation Center aims to change how charter schools are funded in the 2025 legislative session.
Read MoreMay 9, 2024
Messy breakup at Indianapolis charter school tees up fight over students, teachers
A charter school is squaring off against its operator in what could turn into a fight over students and staff on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Charter schools could get property tax money if Pike Township referendum passes
Fifteen charter schools could share in Pike Township Schools' $14.5 million property-tax referendum if voters approve it in the May 7 primary election.
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