Author Archives: Carley Lanich

Alma Mater: Indiana University

I'm an IU graduate and spent several years covering K-12 and higher education for both The Times of Northwest Indiana and The South Bend Tribune.

Most recently, I helped Inside INdiana Business launch a business and development newsletter in northern Indiana.

Outside of work, I love to read, catch up with friends over brunch and cheer on the Hoosiers.

I'm thrilled to join Mirror Indy! This talented team is as passionate about Indianapolis and community-driven journalism as I am.

Learn how to write an op-ed at this IPS Parent Council workshop

The group will help neighbors outline their ideas and pitch them to local media.

Here’s a look at how some Indy charter schools are trying to bolster their finances.

Dozens of Indy-area schools offer the program in partnership with The YMCA.

Students, staff and their families are invited to the event at Northwest Middle School.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will study how the schools work together.

Indy’s Summer in the City runs for seven weeks while kids are out of school.

Indy Summer Learning Labs combine academics with fun during five-week programs.

by Carley Lanich May 1, 2025

Familiar names plan to open schools on the near west and southeast sides.

The clinic at Howe Middle School has served hundreds of employees in its first few months.

Diversity, arts, education and health care: The president is reshaping life for people in Indianapolis.