behind the budget

With House plan that adds money for vulnerable kids, all Indianapolis districts would gain
Indiana

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disunion

Indiana

19 hours ago

A competing group moves to decertify and replace the embattled IPS teachers union

new money

Indiana

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House budget draft sends more money to schools, but not specifically to teacher raises

story slam

Indiana

2 days ago

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rethinking the reprieve

Indiana

3 days ago

Indiana lawmakers take step to eliminate generous ‘growth-only’ grades for all schools, not just those in IPS

Indiana online schools

stopping the shuffle

Indiana

February 13, 2019

New bill would keep virtual charters from moving around students, but stops short of harsher oversight

Raatz said the bill was scaled back because lawmakers were worried the original draft would hamper the schools.

ONLINE SCHOOLS

Indiana

January 31, 2019

House lawmakers make minor changes to online schools bill, but stricter plans remain up in the air

The new amendments unanimously passed Thursday.

ONLINE SCHOOLS

Indiana

January 16, 2019

A new proposal aims to ratchet up oversight of Indiana’s most troubled virtual charter schools

The move would prevent Daleville Community Schools, the oversight agency for Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy, from renewing those charters.

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Indiana

February 15, 2019

Want a say in the next IPS superintendent? Here’s your chance.

The school board is expected to select the next superintendent in May.

money talks

Indiana

February 14, 2019

As pay debate plods on, Indiana teachers unions want more. Will they walk out?

Lukewarm proposals, plus an overall concern that Indiana lawmakers don’t value teaching, could create conditions that lead to a teacher walkout.

new model

Indiana

February 13, 2019

Indiana lawmakers might end the two-tiered system for grading innovation schools

The bill will be considered for a vote on Monday at the earliest.

A new day?

Indiana

February 13, 2019

IPS overhauled high schools. Now, the state is giving them a fresh start on A-F

The decision is the latest reprieve Indianapolis Public Schools has gotten from state accountability.

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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