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Why it’s hard to compare Indianapolis schools under the A-F grading system
Indiana
13 hours ago

Who's In Charge

Indiana
14 hours ago

Who’s in charge of rethinking Manual High School’s ‘offensive’ mascot?


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the grades are in

Indiana
2 days ago

Search for your Indiana school’s 2018 A-F grades

Indiana
2 days ago

Many Indiana schools receive F grades for how they serve students of color and those with disabilities

data points

Indiana
3 days ago

A new report highlights Indiana foster children’s struggles in school. But is the problem even worse?

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Indiana online schools

devos watch

Indiana
October 26, 2018

Here’s what Betsy DeVos has to say about Indiana’s failing virtual schools

DeVos has a history of supporting online charter schools, and her former organization has close ties to major virtual school operators.

Recommended Fixes

Indiana
October 22, 2018

More oversight, less growth: How Indiana could turn around its failing online schools

The state board committee unveiled recommendations Monday that will be sent to the full board next month and, eventually, to lawmakers.

showing up

Indiana
September 17, 2018

Here’s how some of Indiana’s online schools are trying to fix low testing turnout

While 99 percent of traditional school students are tested throughout the state, in online schools, rates generally fall below the federally mandated 95 percent.

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rising concerns

Indiana
November 12, 2018

Whistleblower calls for new IPS union election after scandal

The president of the IPS union resigned under pressure after an ISTA investigation indicated she mishandled $100,000.
Indiana
November 12, 2018

Raising teacher pay likely to be at the forefront for Indiana lawmakers and advocates in 2019

While Indiana’s teacher pay has not fallen as dramatically as it has in other states, salaries are down from 2009 when adjusted for inflation.

breaking

Indiana
November 10, 2018

Indianapolis Public Schools teachers union president out after alleged mishandling of more than $100,000

The Indiana State Teachers Association made the announcement Saturday morning.

new kids on the block

Indiana
November 9, 2018

Meet the newly elected Indianapolis Public Schools board members

Learn more about where the new Indianapolis Public Schools board members stand on issues such as the district’s budget woes, school closings, and innovation schools.

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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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Exiting

Tennessee
20 hours ago

Tennessee schools chief Candice McQueen leaving for job at national education nonprofit

Tennessee’s top education chief is leaving state government. Candice McQueen will become the CEO of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching in January.

Board Approved

Newark
2 days ago

Newark will keep universal enrollment for now — even as key dispute between charter schools and city appears unresolved

The Newark school board voted to preserve the city's online application system for at least another year. But key details remain unresolved.

word choice

National
2 days ago

A quietly edited report and dueling blog posts reveal a divide over the ‘portfolio model’

A report on school choice released last month offered this in a list of strategies for improving schools: “a portfolio approach.” Today, that reference is gone.