As the state pursues flexibility from the Trump administration, education officials have made the SAT a key part of how high schools are graded.
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Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization that provides education news in communities across America. The local newsroom, Chalkbeat Indiana, keeps tabs on education in Indianapolis and policies that affect schools across the state. Mirror Indy also partners with Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI to increase coverage of township school districts in Marion County. You'll find some of their articles published here and some of our articles published on their website at in.chalkbeat.org.
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Future of IPS hinges on possible tax increase proposed by a new corporation, not the school board
If voters don’t approve a tax measure to fund schools in November, the district will be in truly dire straits.
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Indianapolis charter school focused on students with autism to acquire shuttered IPS building
Indianapolis Public Schools will sell the former Raymond Brandes School 65 building to Dynamic Minds Academy for $1.
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As lawmakers push to unify operations for Indianapolis schools, charters could get an edge
In a looming shakeup of Indianapolis schools, charters could have a long-term advantage. But the size of that advantage could depend on decisions by a new public corporation lawmakers are poised to establish.
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Monarca Academy expands to high school with boost from $2 million grant
The school, which attracts mostly Latino families, encourages students to embrace their cultural heritage.
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African American Coalition: Parents of color ‘not a monolith’ in supporting IPS overhaul
The African American Coalition of Indianapolis rejected claims that parents of color support a controversial bill to reduce the power of the elected school board.
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Indiana’s targeting of degrees with low earnings could eliminate these programs
Indiana lawmakers are moving to eliminate state college degrees that aren’t earning graduates enough on the job market, mirroring the federal government’s targeting of career programs delivering poor results.
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How schools in Marion County responded to anti-ICE student protests
Indy walkouts prompted schools to strike a balance between expression and safety.
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Indiana House passes a bill creating the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation
Indiana House lawmakers approved HB 1423 on Monday, creating a mayor-appointed board to oversee transportation, accountability, and some facilities for Indianapolis district and charter schools.
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Global Prep to open second location near Martindale-Brightwood to accommodate growth
Global Prep charter school’s middle grades will relocate to a new site near the Monon Trail. The school’s founder says she wants the move to give more access to dual language programs to Black families.