Indianapolis voters could see a tax increase, known as a referendum, for schools on the ballot in November. But the details are still being decided by the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.
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How this robotics teacher gets students interested in a challenge
He coaches the Arsenal Technical High School robotics team, which for the first time this year competed in the VEX Robotics World Championship.
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From 19 to 55 cents: IPEC hears options for a possible tax increase
Changes are coming to Indianapolis schools, but how many and which ones depend on a potential tax increase and if it passes, speakers told the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation on Thursday.
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Allissa Impink to resign from IPS board, leaving 5 of 7 board seats up for election on November ballots
It is shaping up to be a key election for the board as the district faces financial challenges and a loss in power due to the new Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.
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Arsenal Tech’s band program helps students form close friendships — and go to college
Band director Josh Goodman has encouraged students to use their talents — musical and otherwise — to secure scholarships.
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Indianapolis Public Schools transfers unused land to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis will use the land to build up to 16 homes as part of a push to make affordable homeownership possible for IPS employees.
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How to run for school board in Indiana
With primary season officially over in Indiana, attention is turning to the November general election. For schools, the most important offices on the ballot may not be at the top. School boards across the state will have seats up for election in November 2026, and for the first time they’ll be partisan races due to […]
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Meet the 9 members of the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation
The appointees were tapped to run buses, accountability standards for IPS and charter schools.
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How an Indiana counselor helps students turn ‘I want to go to college’ into a plan
After 30 years in admissions at the University of Indianapolis, Ron Wilks now serves as the College Success Coach at Perry schools, helping students figure out a postsecondary plan sooner rather than later.
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Indiana to resume child care vouchers after 15-month freeze
Around 20,000 children will remain on the waitlist even with the additional funding.
