The district is accustomed to hostile legislation at the statehouse — but this year’s session features several high-profile bills that could fundamentally alter IPS.
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Indianapolis Public Schools would lose power over buildings, transportation in new bill
House Bill 1501 would create two boards to manage transportation and facilities for Indianapolis Public Schools starting in 2026, making these assets available for sharing with charter schools.
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As Bethel Park Elementary fights to stay open, another charter seeks to buy its building
Bethel Park Elementary School in southeast Indianapolis faces the potential loss of its charter as another charter school moves to buy its building.
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Indianapolis Public Schools board denounces bill to dissolve district in shift to charters
At its first meeting Jan. 7, Indianapolis Public Schools’ new board expressed opposition to proposed legislation that would dissolve the district.
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Indiana graduation rates reach record high
The latest graduation rates are the highest in a decade, with increases across Black, Hispanic, and English language learner students.
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Education issues to watch in the 2025 legislative session
Vouchers, property taxes and child care are among the topics up for discussion.
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How field trips can teach life skills to students with behavior challenges
Laura Hinz, a teacher at Damar Charter Academy, shares how she engages students who have behavioral and developmental challenges.
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Lawrence Township plans Afrocentric school despite concerns on finances and equity
Craig Prep Academy will launch in 2027 for grades 5-8, reviving the former Craig Middle School that closed in 2010.
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At revamped middle schools, IPS loses families but brings opportunity to others
By closing under-enrolled schools and reconfiguring others, the district is bringing classes like music and Algebra I to the middle school level.
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IPS board renews agreements with six Innovation Network schools
The Indianapolis Public Schools board approved renewal of agreements with six schools in the district’s autonomous Innovation Network.