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.
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Charter schools score big funding wins, including new property tax sharing law
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Public Schools and other districts in areas with several charters will face more financial pressure in the coming years.
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IPS and charter schools: What do studies and test scores say about student achievement?
To some politicians and charter advocates, the studies clearly answer the one question underpinning the funding debate: Which system performs better, charter schools or IPS? But the answer may not be so simple.
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Lawmakers pass education bills poised to transform teaching and learning in Indiana
One last-minute change was the removal of a racial and ethnic studies course mandate
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Family alleging ‘fight club’ discipline at IPS school agrees to dismiss lawsuit
The lawsuit prompted a flurry of responses from the district and school board, which agreed to create a special task force on mental health and school safety.
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Lawmakers tweak advisory group on IPS and charter schools sharing resources
The latest version of the proposed group comes after input from IPS, which has advocated for a local alliance of IPS residents to shape the city’s future educational landscape.
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Students get automatic admission to Indiana public colleges with new diploma
Students will be automatically accepted to all seven of the state’s public colleges and universities if they complete advanced courses and work experiences to earn Indiana’s new Enrollment Honors Plus diploma.
