Preschool costs are on the rise in Marion County, leaving many families to wonder how they will afford the crucial service.
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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 denies Cold Spring’s bid to become a charter school
The IPS board president cited the district’s “guiding principles” and its desire to “remain consistent with our advocacy” when explaining the decision.
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IPS school board approves new plan for shuttered John Marshall school
Over seven years after the John Marshall school building closed, Indianapolis Public Schools has a new plan for the nearly 40-acre site on Indianapolis’ east side.
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Schools prep students for summer IREAD test as tougher third grade retention law takes effect
The law’s impact on classrooms will be unclear until after the summer testing window ends Friday.
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Schools assess fallout after lawmakers snub bills on student mental health
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.
