Some educators said they feared the loss of funding and support if Trump closed the U.S. Department of Education. Others said they would welcome an end to red tape and bureaucratic rules.
In the second week of the legislative session, lawmakers revealed key details of their property tax proposal and discussed raising pay for teachers.
The legislation applies to IPS and four other districts in which less than 50% of students within their borders attend schools operated by the districts.
In the second week of the legislative session, lawmakers revealed key details of their property tax proposal and discussed raising pay for teachers.
The legislation applies to IPS and four other districts in which less than 50% of students within their borders attend schools operated by the districts.
In his first budget as governor, Braun proposed sales tax holidays for back-to-school and youth sports supplies.
The mayor’s Office of Education Innovation has expressed significant concerns about the school’s financial standing.
The legislation would provide 20 days of paid parental leave for teachers under certain conditions and raise their minimum pay to $45,000. The latter proposal would cost around $14 million.
District officials say they hope there’s a rebound in middle school enrollment similar to the one IPS experienced when it closed and consolidated high schools 7 years ago.
The bill is the latest of several proposals that threaten the district’s viability.
The rates are the highest in a decade, and the percentage of students graduating without a waiver increased from 2023 to 2024.
As lawmakers create the next state budget, they may seek to fund an expansion of school vouchers and pay raises for teachers. But the state’s revenue forecast could complicate matters.
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Trips to the post office, Statehouse, and polling station are all part of the practical education that Laura Hinz teaches her students.
Schools can adopt the new requirements, which offer 3 graduation pathways for students, as early as next year.
Officials say the community has made clear the need for a small school. Craig Prep will have an Afrocentric focus in a district where roughly 45% of the district’s students are Black.
A new apprenticeship allows Indiana high school students to graduate qualified to work in early education. Another allows high school graduates to earn a teaching degree while working in a classroom.
The district’s new middle school model had a rough start for some students at schools like Broad Ripple Middle School. But other families are celebrating the new classes and activities.
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The paid apprenticeships through EmployIndy could serve as a roadmap of what’s to come for other Indiana high schoolers.
Broad Ripple Middle School opened this year as part of Rebuilding Stronger, the IPS restructuring plan. But the change led some families to leave.
A 2024 survey of Indiana counselors found they don’t have enough time to help students.
The schools as a whole show mixed results on tests such as the state’s ILEARN and IREAD exams.
Democratic lawmaker Sheila Klinker plans to again introduce legislation mandating $60,000 minimum salaries for teachers.
While test results for K-8 Innovation Network schools haven’t significantly boosted the district’s academic performance, Innovation high schools show better results.
Tutoring and intervention programs funded by ESSER are about to end. Will Indiana keep funding them?
Programs like Indiana Learns that relied on federal emergency funding are in jeopardy, but there’s still time for families to use the grants until March.
Legislative leaders urged caution on property tax reform, a priority for Governor-elect Mike Braun.
Lawrence Township board passes 4.5% pay raise for teachers and 3.5% for administrators, but remains divided on raises for administrators.
Deandra Thompson would fill the seat left vacant by the incumbent she beat in the November election for IPS school board.
IPS board vice president Kenneth Allen was appointed as Center Township constable days after losing a second term in office. His resignation from the IPS school board leaves a vacancy for the last two months of his term.
Substitute teacher and coach Astin Vick joined the Perry school board after winning a write-in campaign.
Higher education officials say families should try to get key accounts set up soon so they can be ready to apply for financial aid.
Braun beat Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. The Associated Press called the governor election soon after the polls closed.
Three school districts hoped voters would approve or renew property tax increases that would fund school bus transportation, teacher pay, and academic programs.
Unofficial election results for IPS school board show Thompson, Thomas, and Cosby poised to win.
Marion County voters selected their school district leaders this election. In total, 33 seats on 10 school boards are on ballots.
Indianapolis nixes deal to purchase John Marshall school building, citing deferred maintenance needs
The city had planned to purchase the property from IPS for $725,000 as part of a project to transform the campus into an “Opportunity Hub” of social, community, and health services.
Board members who disagree about administrator pay and academic achievement are throwing support behind opposing candidates for the sole contested school board seat.
Indianapolis teachers are using the 2024 election to teach students the importance of civic engagement.