Indiana legislators this year left several bills on the table that sought to address student mental health, bullying, and counselor shortages.
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Indianapolis Public Schools to expand staff use of AI in pilot program
The school board could vote on a draft policy later this month.
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Teacher Prep Academy hopes to hook high schoolers on teaching — but its funding is in jeopardy
Those who run Teacher Prep Academy hope that it can help address the ongoing teacher shortage by preparing high school students to enter the profession.
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Indianapolis Local Education Alliance to host 3 public meetings where people can comment
The state-mandated group is tasked with examining solutions for facility and transportation management across both Indianapolis Public Schools and the charter schools within its borders.
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Indianapolis Public Schools announces public meetings to collect input on legislative session
Indianapolis Public Schools will host a series of “community conversations” to hear feedback about the state’s recent legislative session.
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As Indy charter struggled, ex-CEO’s school credit card shows charges for steakhouses, wine, StubHub
Matchbook officials say that some of the charges benefitted students — such as nearly $45,000 in Amazon purchases.
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Education politics in Indianapolis hit a new low. Will IPS and charter schools overcome it?
The legislative session generated perhaps the most acrimonious relationship between Indianapolis Public Schools supporters and the charter school sector in their history. Can both sides overcome the damage?
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Sex ed, DEI, parent rights: New Indiana social-issue laws dictate what schools must and can’t do
For years, Indiana lawmakers tried but failed to change how schools handle issues related to race, sexuality, parental rights, and more.
In 2025, they finally succeeded.
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Appeals court says IPS must sell School 65, but can keep agreement with nonprofit for School 102
Indianapolis Public Schools must make the former Raymond Brandes School 65 building available to interested charter schools for a sales price of $1, a state appeals court ruled.
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Over $3 million for Perry teachers’ bonus pay at risk after losing federal grant
Through the funding, the district hoped to retain effective teachers, address learning gaps, and narrow achievement gaps.