The founder of two shuttered virtual charter schools used state funds meant for “underprivileged and at-risk” students to make campaign contributions to support Republican candidates, prosecutors allege in an ongoing federal criminal case.
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IPS board takes stand against bills that threaten district’s survival
The board also called on the public for support, asking them to share concerns with lawmakers.
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Minimum teacher salaries: Nearly all Indianapolis school districts offer over $50,000
The contracts for this school year come as lawmakers push for a higher minimum state teacher salary in a bid to make teaching a more attractive career.
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Youth homicides from gun violence drop in 2024 in Indianapolis
Far fewer Indianapolis children were killed by guns in 2024 than the previous year, dropping from a record high of 44 to 17. Overall shootings involving kids, though, were up 7%.
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IPS is confronting a legislative session that could remake it — or break it
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.
