IPS left Enroll Indy, in part due to cost savings to the district. Then, Enroll Indy cut its fee to IPS and charter authorizers, but IPS didn’t budge.

Cornett was removed from the ballot in August after not meeting requirements to run as a Democrat. Now, she’s back on the ballot but without a political affiliation.

Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the district will switch to PowerSchool for families’ application, enrollment, and registration needs.

10 school districts in the county have school board seats up for election. Read our voter guides for candidates’ responses to our surveys in partnership with WFYI and Mirror Indy.

The majority of the IPS board seats are on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. Read what candidates said about academics, working with IPEC, and looming financial decisions.

Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.

The Marion County Election Board removed her from the ballot earlier this month. Cornett is challenging that decision in court and also filed as a write-in candidate.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation also hired Andrew Strope, whose salary is not yet final. Rausch comes from a charter background, while Strope used to be IPS deputy superintendent.

The Marion County Election Board unanimously deemed a challenge against Cornett to be successful, while rejecting a challenge against Chris Bultman. Both challenges were based on the candidates’ party affiliation.

The coming school year will likely bring significant changes for Indianapolis schools, but the first day of school was all about building excitement and literacy skills.