Articles tagged as: Charter Schools
August 26, 2019
No Money To Pay Teachers At 2 Failing Virtual Charter Schools
Teachers at Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy won't be paid for the work they did between July 15 and Aug. 15.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019
Daleville Votes To Close 2 Virtual Charter Schools In Enrollment Scandal
The Daleville Community Schools Board unanimously voted to revoke the charters for the Indiana Virtual Schools and Indiana Pathways Virtual Academy.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2019
Democrats Press For Study On Risks, Rewards For Virtual Charter Schools
Democrats at the Statehouse want legislative leaders to take a closer look at virtual charter schools in Indiana as two scandal-ridden schools prepare to close.
Read MoreJune 5, 2019
Charter Schools Must Be 'Diligent' As Critics Increase, Former Mayor Bart Peterson Says
WFYI's Eric Weddle sat down with former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson and asked why he championed the charter school law.
Read MoreApril 30, 2019
Mayor's Charter Board Hears Pitches For 2 New Indy High Schools
At least three charter organizations hope to open 9-to-12th-grade high schools in Indianapolis next year.
Read MoreApril 25, 2019
IPS Says No To More Partnerships With Charter Schools
This decision breaks with years of growing this model, district leaders say this does not signal a shift in policy.
Read MoreApril 16, 2019
IPS Pushes Lawmakers For Route To Sell Broad Ripple High School, Closed Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools officials have pushed lawmakers to change a catch-all charter school bill. They say it doesn't go far enough, but some lawmakers say they can't legislate for a single school district.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2019
Lawmakers Back Off Proposal To Share Referenda With Charter Schools
Lawmakers backed off a proposal Monday that would have forced school districts to share referendum dollars with nearby charter schools.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2019
Lawmakers Weigh Bill To Split Referendum Funds With Local Charter Schools
House Education Committee chair Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) is proposing a bill that would require any districts that pass funding referenda to share those dollars with local charter schools.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2019
IPS Admin Recommends No Schools For 'Restart'
The district conducted reviews of seven struggling schools, to provide feedback and recommendations on whether a restart should be considered.
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