Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jesse Brown has been kicked out of the Democratic caucus.
The decision may stem from a disagreement over Indianapolis Public Schools.

WFYI confirmed this breakdown in communication goes against DCS policy. Child protective staff are supposed to report substantiated claims of abuse or neglect involving a licensed teacher in the course of their employment or on school grounds to the Indiana Secretary of Education.

IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the district “fell short” for not informing parents that a teacher was under investigation by state officials.

An Indianapolis Public Schools teacher allowed and encouraged the abuse of a 7-year-old second grader with disabilities in his classroom, according to a lawsuit.

On the near east side of Indianapolis, Brookside School 54 students squared off in a competition against a chef on Thursday to see who could make the tastiest nutritious snack. It’s part of a partnership between the Indianapolis Public Schools district and insurance company Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide cooking and nutrition education.

Indianapolis Public Schools families whose kids ride the bus should double check that they’ve requested transportation for their students when they register this year.

Indianapolis Public Schools officials and the African American Coalition of Indianapolis called attention this week to the recent spate of youth homicides.

At least 90% of the teaching staff directly impacted by Indianapolis Public Schools’ sweeping reorganization enacted last year will continue working in the district for the 2023-24 school year, the district said Thursday.

Marion County voters approved property tax referendums for three school districts during the Tuesday primary election.

Members of the midtown neighborhoods around James Whitcomb Riley School 43 are raising concern about its future. Plans were underway for School 43 to be transformed into a visual performing arts program this summer as part of Indianapolis Public Schools’ Rebuilding Stronger plan.