IPS leaders say the change aligns with state law, promotes racial equity and increases access to a rigorous education.
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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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Experts promote daily habits and parental help to boost student literacy
Over the summer, a reading list need not be the only approach.
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IPS will give free safe-sleep items to pregnant and parenting students starting next school year
Indiana Department of Health Report Highlights Need for Safe-Sleep Resources in Schools
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IPS announces new principal at School 87 after fallout from abuse allegations against teacher
Parents raised concerns about the school’s overall climate and lack of transparency.
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Perry’s school board has just 2 candidates for 4 seats. Here’s what could happen next.
The absence of contested elections makes it easier for outside groups to sway results, a civics expert says.
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Indiana schools embrace AI but seek to ‘keep humans in the loop’
Educators explore how artificial intelligence can be used ethically and safely in the classroom.
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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.”
