Articles tagged as: education
November 25, 2024
IPS students leave for Washington Township following rocky Broad Ripple Middle School opening
More than 130 students left Broad Ripple Middle School since late August and dozens of them are now enrolled outside of Indianapolis Public Schools.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2024
What's next for HSE? Blogger 'Larry in Fishers' on the changing dynamics of the school district
Longtime Fishers blogger Larry Lannan talk about the race for Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board and the school district he’s covered for years.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2024
Mike Braun picks education transition team, gives first look at what could change for Hoosier students
Governor-elect Mike Braun named a dozen individuals to a transition council focused on education, including well-known advocates for school choice and longtime public service leaders.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2024
Can Indiana recoup $154M in virtual school fraud? Court case raises concerns
The founder of a defunct Indiana online charter school and his wife were in court because the state alleges they improperly mortgaged and sold a $2.5 million Florida condo.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2024
The public had their say on Indiana’s high school diplomas — here’s what comes next
A public comment period for the second draft officially closed Friday. Now, the State Board of Education weighs in.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024
Indiana lawmakers call for review of school truancy and attendance policies
Advocates warn that attendance policies can be unfair to students from low-income families and students of color, who are more likely to have their absences labeled as unexcused.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024
Disinformation enters Carmel Clay School Board race in final days
A mass text sent last week claimed that Carmel Clay School Board candidates Jon Shapiro and Kristina Wheeler align with Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun on education issues. The text is fake. And at least one voter was nearly fooled.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2024
HSE school board candidate lost park contract after hiring man charged with child sex crimes
John Stewart's contract to operate his business at the stable within Strawtown Koteewi Park was terminated by Hamilton County officials because Stewart hired Erick Kristianson, who had pending charges in Florida.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2024
Washington Township School Board announces next superintendent
The Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township unanimously approved Sean Taylor as the superintendent of schools beginning July 1, 2025. He currently serves as the associate superintendent for Washington Township Schools.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2024
Carmel’s school board race is a fight over misinformation, and the role schools play in students' lives
The Carmel Clay School Board candidates who win this November will determine the political makeup of the five-member board and could greatly influence the future of the district.
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