Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Public Schools
May 17, 2019
IPS Superintendent Search Closes, Board To Choose From 11 Applicants
The application window closed on Friday for Indianapolis Public Schools' open superintendent position. The board plans to select a final candidate by mid-June.
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 25, 2019
How A Charter School Bill May Affect Broad Ripple High School's Future
WFYI Education Desk reporter Carter Barrett spoke with Taylor Bennett about what the bill could mean for the future of the site.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
IPS Supt. Search Moves Forward, Community Input Calls For 'Experienced' Leader
A report presented to the Indianapolis Public Schools board says commissioners should look for a superintendent with experience in an urban environment, connections to Indianapolis, and a successful track record.
Read MoreApril 11, 2019
Graduate Teaching Program To Open In Indianapolis
The programs leaders say it focuses on hands-on experience, mentorship and feedback for its students.
Read MoreApril 10, 2019
IPS Receives $1M Grant From JPMorgan Chase To Support Career Readiness
Officials say the grant will help close the gap between the need for skilled employees and the skills people need to reach the "jobs of the future."
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
5 Things We Know About IPS Supt. Search
The district plans to hold at least three community input sessions before the search for a new superintendent begins.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2019
Lawmakers Push Changes to Innovation School Grading System
Supporters of this grading system say it gives schools time to adjust. Critics say using growth as the only indicator of school success is misleading.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2019
Can This Principal Save Indiana's Longest Failing School?
It's been 19 months since Lloyd Knight became principal at Howe Community High School. Next month, the State Board of Education will vote whether the school should close or become a charter school free of state sanctions.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2019
IPS Hosts Emotional Training Workshops for Teachers, Admin
The workshops were designed to help teachers address students with traumatic experiences like food insecurity, physical and sexual abuse, and substance abuse.
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