Indianapolis Public Schools
The IPS school board took a stand against legislation that could threaten the district’s future, and called on the public to share their concerns about the legislation with lawmakers. Some members also spoke against the growth of charter schools.
Indianapolis Public Schools will build the new Sidener Academy for High Ability Students on the site.
While the number of youth killed by gun violence dropped in 2024, the number of those injured in non-fatal shootings has increased.
Critics of charter schools say bills this session are part of a long-term plan to destroy the district. The bills’ supporters say they want IPS to be better, not disappear.
The legislation applies to IPS and four other districts in which less than 50% of students within their borders attend schools operated by the districts.
District officials say they hope there’s a rebound in middle school enrollment similar to the one IPS experienced when it closed and consolidated high schools 7 years ago.
The bill is the latest of several proposals that threaten the district’s viability.
The rates are the highest in a decade, and the percentage of students graduating without a waiver increased from 2023 to 2024.
Broad Ripple Middle School opened this year as part of Rebuilding Stronger, the IPS restructuring plan. But the change led some families to leave.
The schools as a whole show mixed results on tests such as the state’s ILEARN and IREAD exams.
While test results for K-8 Innovation Network schools haven’t significantly boosted the district’s academic performance, Innovation high schools show better results.
Deandra Thompson would fill the seat left vacant by the incumbent she beat in the November election for IPS school board.
IPS board vice president Kenneth Allen was appointed as Center Township constable days after losing a second term in office. His resignation from the IPS school board leaves a vacancy for the last two months of his term.
Unofficial election results for IPS school board show Thompson, Thomas, and Cosby poised to win.
The city had planned to purchase the property from IPS for $725,000 as part of a project to transform the campus into an “Opportunity Hub” of social, community, and health services.
The race for four seats on the IPS school board could significantly reshape the board’s makeup, with more candidates who are critical of charter schools.
All 8 candidates for Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners attended the forum co-hosted by WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana.
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Terrencio Davis was a candidate for IPS school board’s District 2, but was removed after his candidacy was challenged by a rival candidate.