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.
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IPS rescinds resolutions about undocumented students and floats new policy after Rokita ICE lawsuit
IPS is proposing a new student safety policy amid a legal battle with Attorney General Todd Rokita over immigration enforcement at schools. Here’s what it would entail.
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Legislative proposal would create a new mayor-appointed board over Indianapolis schools and charter schools
The newly filed bill is largely similar to the recommendations of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance, creating a nine-member board appointed by the mayor to oversee facilities, transportation, school performance, and more in Indianapolis public schools and charter schools.
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Indianapolis Local Education Alliance backs plan to create new education authority to oversee IPS, charter schools
In a move with potentially big consequences for Indianapolis education, the ILEA has told lawmakers they should establish a new education agency to oversee both the city school district and charter schools.
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Indianapolis Public Schools to change immigration-related policies after Todd Rokita’s ICE lawsuit
Indianapolis Public Schools says it will change policies after Indiana’s attorney general alleged the district improperly impeded Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Indianapolis Local Education Alliance advances proposals diluting power of elected IPS school board
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance has advanced multiple options for changing how local schools are run, including two that would dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But it won’t pick its final recommendations until Dec. 17.