story slam

This Indianapolis teacher’s salary covered the basics. Then came everything her students needed
Indiana

April 18, 2019

it's official

Indiana

April 18, 2019

‘Excellence for all’: Aleesia Johnson explains why she wants to become IPS’ next superintendent

the youngest learners

Indiana

April 17, 2019

National report downgrades Indiana for excluding some families from pre-K vouchers

Indiana

April 16, 2019

Indiana education advocates demand boost to school funding, teacher pay at Statehouse rally

hiring season

Indiana

April 15, 2019

In bid to attract superintendent candidates, IPS board lists few job requirements

Indiana online schools

no-show

Indiana

April 12, 2019

At least 465 truant students were kicked out of Indiana virtual schools under a law meant to keep them there

Data requested by Chalkbeat shows, for the first time since the policy was put in place, how it plays out in schools.

Budget cuts

Indiana

April 11, 2019

Virtual schools see major budget cuts under Indiana Senate plan

Senate lawmakers have traditionally been more skeptical about virtual schools than their House counterparts.

Data analysis

Indiana

April 10, 2019

Indiana paid for thousands of students who never earned credits at virtual charter schools

While the number of online school students earning zero credits has decreased from 2017 to 2018, that figure still remains particularly high at some schools.

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money

Indiana

April 11, 2019

Indiana schools get a funding boost under Senate budget plan after debate over cuts to poverty aid

The Senate’s 4.9 percent education spending increase is a little more than increases in years past and slightly higher than the House proposed.

Poverty in Indiana

Indiana

April 10, 2019

Is Indiana using the best method for counting children living in poverty?

The poverty rate for school-age children in Indiana is declining, but some experts and educators say Indiana is undercounting high-need students.

what's next?

Indiana

April 10, 2019

Indianapolis Public Schools gets $1 million boost for career readiness

The grant from JPMorgan Chase will help pay for staff and software to bridge the divide between high school and the business community.

data questions

Indiana

April 9, 2019

Indiana may be underestimating the number of students in foster care, advocates say

In Indiana, the number of foster children rose 60 percent between 2012 and 2016.

IPS referendum

money matters

Indiana

November 7, 2018

IPS’ $272 million referendums passed. Here’s what that means for teachers.

The timeline for teacher raises depends on how quickly the district can reach an agreement with the union.

who won?

Indiana

Updated November 8, 2018

Election results 2018: Track the IPS board races and referendums

Track live election results of the Indianapolis Public Schools board races and the referendums.

FAQ

Indiana

October 29, 2018

What you need to know about the IPS school funding referendums before you vote

Find out why Indianapolis Public Schools is asking for tax increases for more school funding, how much the referendums will cost, and what will happen if they don't pass.

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