Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Public Schools
September 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 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
AG Todd Rokita wants court to lift injunction allowing transgender girl to play softball
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed an appeal in federal court this week to reverse a preliminary injunction that allowed an Indianapolis 10-year-old transgender girl play softball on her school team.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2022
Families worried by IPS proposal to potentially close schools, revamp grades
Indianapolis Public Schools families are raising concern over an expansive proposal from district leaders to potentially close school buildings and revamp grade level configurations.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
Indianapolis district, charter schools compared in test score study
A study released study in Summer 2022 found some Indianapolis students enrolled at different types of charter schools learned more than students at the city’s traditional district schools.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2022
Federal judge: transgender girl can remain on Indianapolis school softball team
A 10-year-old transgender girl's lawsuit to allow her to keep playing softball in an Indianapolis school district has won a preliminary injunction from a federal court. But the scope of the injunction issued Tuesday is up for debate.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2022
Indianapolis Public Schools must redraw school board districts
The Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners must redraw its electoral districts due to population shifts within the district boundary.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2022
Confused by the special education system? This Indiana group wants to help
EmpowerED Families is hosting a series of meetings focused on educating and connecting parents of children with disabilities.
Read MoreJuly 4, 2022
IPS students improve performance in math, English after new tutoring program
The Indianapolis Public Schools district spring tutoring pilot program increased performance in math and English Language Arts for students of color and those from low income backgrounds.
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