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

leadership change

Indiana
November 8, 2018

How backlash to big changes in Indianapolis Public Schools fueled board upsets


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new kids on the block

Indiana
November 9, 2018

Meet the newly elected Indianapolis Public Schools board members

Making the grade

Indiana
November 8, 2018

How many Indiana schools got As in 2018? Depends if state or feds are doing the grading.

money matters

Indiana
November 7, 2018

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

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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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the race is on

Indiana
Updated November 7, 2018

Election 2018: IPS critics poised to defeat incumbents in school board shakeup

Having more critics on the board could pose a challenge to Superintendent Lewis Ferebee’s policies.

cash flow

Indiana
November 6, 2018

Election 2018: In a sweeping victory for IPS, voters approve tax hikes to raise $272 million for schools

Voters overwhelmingly opted Tuesday to raise property taxes — a move that will boost funding for Indianapolis Public Schools by up to $272 million. The decision…

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.

'paddle like the devil'

Indiana
November 5, 2018

Why Indiana’s Superintendent of the Year says his leadership is inspired by ducks

Wayne Township's Jeff Butts, Indiana’s 2019 Superintendent of the Year, talks about how the district raised low graduation rates and why he saves paperwork for later.

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IPS referendum

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.

where the money goes

Indiana
October 5, 2018

The fight for teacher raises and 4 other takeaways from our IPS referendum forum

Indianapolis Public Schools teacher Rosa Vazquez had a point to make, and at its core, it was simple: “We need more.” “It’s difficult when we…

Show me the money

Indiana
October 2, 2018

An IPS tax measure could raise teacher pay. Here’s how much and why it matters

Teacher and principal salaries, benefits, and raises are at the center of a campaign to convince voters to approve a $220 million operating referendum.

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breaking

Indiana
2 days ago

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.

Annual Regional Analysis

Chicago
3 days ago

Where Chicago students travel the farthest to school, questions about why residents dodge neighborhood campuses

At a forum designed to explore solutions to putting top-rated schools and programs within reach of all Chicago students, residents of Greater Grand…

Going to court

Tennessee
November 8, 2018

Memphis charter school sues former principal at center of student protests

A Memphis charter high school is seeking $300,000 in damages against a former principal.