Here’s what the referendum would cost and support.
IPS will make millions in cuts even if voters approve the ballot item. That’s led to criticism from some in the education community.
Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.
Here’s what the referendum would cost and support.
IPS will make millions in cuts even if voters approve the ballot item. That’s led to criticism from some in the education community.
Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.
Brian Metcalf admitted to working with 2 other defendants to submit false invoices to Tindley Accelerated Schools.
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.
Indiana is rolling out new apprenticeship pathways, a new mission for Ivy Tech Community College, and other changes in which work comes first but directly helps students get degrees later.
Dozens of charters could benefit from voter-approved property tax increases this November. But many of them have not shared mandated plans for how they’ll spend the money.
A record number of school districts are seeking property tax increases this November. Search for details on your school district’s ballot question using our tool.
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 state did not release math and English scores for individual schools on Tuesday.
Officials say schools that participated in the Indiana Literacy Cadre posted greater gains in IREAD proficiency rates than those that did not.
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.
Cornett voted in a single Democratic primary in Indiana, according to Marion County records. That falls short of a new requirement for school board candidates who want to affiliate with a party on the ballot.
The number of school districts asking voters to approve property tax increases has reached a record high. Do you support your school district’s ballot question?
A new Indiana law that lets school board candidates run under a political party is now threatening to knock the candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools District 4 board seat off the November ballot.
Spending on the Indiana Choice Scholarship program has grown dramatically over 15 years. But vouchers only alleviate some of the cost of many private schools in the city.
Rangel will serve in an executive role overseeing several key programs, like tutoring initiatives.
IPEC unanimously approved Karega Rausch on Wednesday.
IPS district leaders, charter policy architects, and current and former elected representatives are in the running.
The all-time high stems from a property tax reform passed in 2025 that’s estimated to cost school districts millions of dollars. State lawmakers also restricted when districts could put a question on the ballot.
Two of the five races for IPS school board have four candidates each. In District 3, candidates include the IPS board president and an influential charter school advocate.
Here’s what Chalkbeat’s expert panelists had to say at an Indianapolis event July 8.
At Fort Wayne’s first youth-led violence summit, high school students described shootings that have shaped their lives, and they challenged community leaders to do more.
Decatur Central students in Jessica Sandvold’s marketing classes helped rebrand logos across Decatur Township Schools.
Legislators changed state law this year to make school board races partisan, despite concerns from educators and others.
Bultman will serve on the board until January, when an elected District 4 member will be sworn in. Both finalists for the appointed position said they are running in November.
The IPS board said yes to Cold Spring School’s request to be a charter school and stay in the IPS Innovation Network. It also approved two new innovation schools for one year.
The IPS school board seat is open after Allissa Impink resigned earlier this month. District 4 represents the southwest part of the school district.
It’s a critical year for school board elections in Indiana. What do you want to know from your Marion County school board candidates?
IPEC chose a middle ground approach, weighing living costs against the needs of schools.
Families say their kids get more-personalized learning in the Indiana Microschool Collaborative. Others worry about the network’s impact on students who remain in traditional public schools.
The IPS school board has a vacant seat after Allissa Impink resigned. The new board member will serve until a District 4 commissioner is elected and takes office in January.
The waiver also allows Indiana to use a single school accountability system.
Decatur Township schools changed its school schedule to help students, but the cost savings can’t be ignored as schools face financial challenges and look to convince voters to approve a tax measure.
School leaders hope performance-based bonuses supported by the VITAL Trust and VITAL Foundation will attract and retain high-quality teachers.