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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. Thanks to a partnership with FPI News, 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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IPS approves charter school collaboration resolution
The school board acknowledges the need for ‘greater coherence, clarity, and collaboration’ among public schools of all types.
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Indiana FAFSA filings hold steady so far this year
Early communication with parents and students helped overcome delays and glitches in the filing process, stakeholders say.
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New diploma requirements could have an outsize impact on college-going students
The proposal aims to eliminate the Academic Honors diploma option, which is the second most popular track among Indiana graduates.
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Popularity and cost of Indiana’s voucher program surge as more wealthy families sign up
The Indiana State Teachers Association said the expansion funnels public funds “to those who can already afford private schools.”
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Rooted School Indianapolis celebrates first graduating class
The Class of 2024 led the school’s emphasis on technology education and dual college credit
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IPS changes homework, discipline policies in bid for equity
The mediation program is part of the school’s restorative justice approach to discipline.
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IPS adopts new, looser universal dress code in post-pandemic shift
The new policy is designed to reduce disciplinary actions that keep students out of classrooms.
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New statewide testing is coming for some Indiana babies and toddlers
More Indiana babies and toddlers may soon participate in state testing as education officials seek to assess whether children are ready for kindergarten.
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IPS adopts $456 million budget for next year as district focuses on literacy, revamped academics
The Indianapolis Public Schools board approved an operating budget for next school year.
