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Indiana is struggling to give kids speech therapy. Here’s why it’s getting harder.
Indiana
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Indiana
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Indiana spends $3M on scholarships for future teachers, but few students of color win them


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Indiana
2 days ago

Here’s why Indianapolis teachers are walking away from the opportunity to own an affordable home

Indiana
2 days ago

IPS board votes to ask taxpayers for $315 million, reject the chamber’s plan

Indiana
July 12, 2018

The future of education reform in Indiana is pushing career-readiness to the forefront

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Indiana online schools

Indiana
July 2, 2018

Facing state scrutiny, Indiana charter school steps back from virtual plan

The school is set to open later this month.
Indiana
June 13, 2018

Indiana online charter schools face scrutiny at Congressional committee hearing

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici said advocates lauded charter schools while ignoring the problems of online charter schools.
Indiana
June 12, 2018

4 takeaways from Indiana’s first review of its troubled virtual charter schools

The committee met for the first time Tuesday.

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Indiana
July 16, 2018

Facing tax opposition, Indianapolis leaders may settle for less than schools need

Superintendent Ferebee raised the possibility that the district might return to taxpayers for more money if the first referendum does not raise enough.
Indiana
July 11, 2018

To bring down potential tax hikes, chamber proposes slashing Indianapolis Public Schools budget

In a new plan unveiled Wednesday, the Indy Chamber is proposing deep budget cuts at Indianapolis Public Schools to significantly reduce upcoming referendums.

How I Teach

Indiana
July 9, 2018

How this Indianapolis teacher uses his own learning disability to understand his students

This Indianapolis teacher talks about how his diagnosis with dyslexia at a young age helped him become the educator he always aspired to be.

early childhood

Indiana
July 6, 2018

How one small Indiana city sees child care as a potential economic driver

In Indiana, a popular argument for expanding early childhood education relies on the workforce benefits.

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IPS referendum

Indiana
June 28, 2018

Indy Chamber eyes cuts to schools, busing, health insurance to fund teacher pay raise

A presentation to the school board Thursday previewed some of the findings of an ongoing analysis.
Indiana
June 22, 2018

Seeking property tax hikes, Indianapolis Public Schools considers selling headquarters

The administration is exploring the sale of its building at 120 E. Walnut St., which has housed the district’s central office since 1960.
Indiana
June 20, 2018

Ferebee, pleading for more money for schools, says teacher raises, security upgrades are on the ballot

Ferebee told a few dozen people at the meeting that he envisioned offering the best teacher pay in the state

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Dismissed by KIPP over sexual harassment allegations, co-founder Mike Feinberg starts new organization

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Denver’s longtime superintendent turned the city into a national school reform favorite

Over Tom Boasberg’s nearly 10 years as Denver superintendent, he made a national impact.

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Newark
Updated 19 hours ago

Newark Public Schools wants more of its graduates to finish college. KIPP charter network wants to help.

The KIPP charter-school network will train Newark Public Schools guidance counselors on how to help students pick the right college.