New and existing charter schools will go before authorizers to ask for new campuses in the city, mergers, and more. Some schools won’t open until the fall, but public meetings are getting underway.
Charter schools scored key funding wins in a legislative session that advocates say was monumental for charters. But traditional public schools are projected to lose millions.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance must submit a plan for sharing transportation and facilities between IPS and charter schools by the end of the year.
New and existing charter schools will go before authorizers to ask for new campuses in the city, mergers, and more. Some schools won’t open until the fall, but public meetings are getting underway.
Charter schools scored key funding wins in a legislative session that advocates say was monumental for charters. But traditional public schools are projected to lose millions.
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance must submit a plan for sharing transportation and facilities between IPS and charter schools by the end of the year.
Funding for schools increases around 2% each year, with additional dollars in 2026 earmarked for an expansion of the school voucher program.
In addition to striking down the elective course requirement, Indiana lawmakers passed bills related to math instruction, sex ed, and partisan affiliations in school board races.
The bill allows school board candidates to choose a party affiliation or remain independent or nonpartisan in general elections. Indiana lawmakers had previously tried but failed to pass such legislation.
The westside district voted to repeal it in response to anti-DEI directives from Gov. Mike Braun and President Donald Trump.
Nathan Tuttle filed the lawsuit alleging defamation, violation of due process rights, and discrimination after his termination in 2023 following an incident involving the alleged use of a racial slur.
The question of whether charter schools perform better academically than traditional IPS schools is a key focus of debates about funding and educational success.
Lawmakers need to pass a budget and bills affecting property taxes and education before the end of the legislative session in April.
The lawsuit around School 87 prompted concern and outrage from parents about the district’s response to longstanding culture issues and a lack of communication.
The legislation sparking a teacher rally at the statehouse would cut school district revenue by an estimated $744 million over the next three years.
A proposed property tax relief bill would also require school districts to share operating property tax revenue with charter schools, amounting to a roughly $744 million cut for districts statewide over the next three years.
The Senate’s budget proposal comes as lawmakers advance property tax reforms that could cut funding for many school districts.
State officials are collecting signatures from schools and districts to ensure they’re following a directive from the U.S. Department of Education.
Lawmakers alter proposed advisory group on IPS and charter schools sharing buildings, transportation
The initial makeup of the Indianapolis local education alliance sparked concern from Indianapolis Public Schools. Now, the district said it’s encouraged by the proposed group’s “balanced representation.”
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The amended bill advanced by a House committee would also break up the Union School Corporation.
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Indiana school districts would share property taxes with charter schools and only hold referendums during general elections under newest property tax plan.
Indiana schools use federal E-Rate funding and the state’s internet connectivity grant to support faster internet needed for technology use in the classroom.
Students who complete one of the state’s new graduation pathways will also be eligible for interviews with large companies.
For years, state lawmakers have debated proposals to give candidates the option of choosing a political affiliation.
The author of the proposal said the requirements are a burden for teachers. Lawmakers also attempted to clarify language on when schools can charge fees for materials.
The proposal would establish an advisory group to draw up recommendations for sharing education resources. IPS has expressed concerns about the idea, but pro-charter school groups have backed it.
Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner and Gov. Mike Braun support the move meant to reinforce state and local control in education. But experts worry about the effects on students.
The Indianapolis teachers union wants a halt to new charter school contracts. Not all parents agree.
A petition from the union says ‘the unchecked expansion of charter schools’ is a big threat to IPS. But some want the district and charters to cooperate.
Revenues for the 2025-26 budget may change if lawmakers pass bills that could restrict the district’s funding — particularly a property tax relief bill estimated to cost the district $1.3 million.
This Indiana educator takes listeners beyond the ‘colorful classroom decor and perfectly curated lesson plans.’
A bill moving forward in the statehouse would give Indiana school board candidates the option to declare a political party.
The accounts pay for high schoolers to learn about everything from aviation to HVAC directly from local employers. But it’s not easy to get basic information about the program.
The proposed state budget increases funding for virtual schools, but appears to undercount the number of online students who come from low-income backgrounds. Fixing that apparent error could increase virtual school spending still further.
Disability rights groups have raised the alarm about a lawsuit over gender dysphoria, saying it could end longstanding protections in schools and health settings.
As a bill requiring IPS to share property tax revenue advances, members of the public debated the extent to which different types of schools should receive funding.
Former Tindley charters CEO admits to defrauding schools of nearly $1 million, agrees to restitution
Brian Metcalf admitted to helping submit fraudulent invoices for services such as small-group instruction that did not take place, in exchange for payments towards personal loans, a casino, and other expenses.
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a bill to force the district to share property tax revenue with charter schools. While charter advocates support the change, IPS worries about creating an unsustainable system.
Indiana Learns gave families grants to pay for tutoring, but its future was uncertain after federal funding ran out.