The governor wants to take steps to improve K-12 literacy and expand child care voucher eligibility.
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IPS enrollment declines slightly in 2023-24 while charter school enrollment keeps growing
Data indicates that sharp drops in IPS enrollment stemming from the pandemic have essentially flattened out.
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Bill would restrict charter authorizing powers in Marion County
Charter schools struggle to provide consistent education as they battle uphill.
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Literacy, vouchers, and IPS: Indiana education issues to watch in 2024
A push toward improving literacy and the outcomes for old IPS buildings are among the issues on the horizon.
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How to find college scholarships and financial aid
Follow these tips to navigate and begin the application process.
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Indiana legislators may turn to law enforcement to reduce absences. Some schools have other ideas.
Education officials say family engagement at the school level is a more effective approach than punitive measures.
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Minimum teacher salaries reach $50,000 for majority of Marion County districts
Education leaders hope the amount will keep the county’s 11 school districts competitive in the local labor market.
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Perry school opens a sensory room with space for students to wind down — or amp up
The dim light and bubble tower can help some students calm down, while the trampoline can help others burn energy.
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How these Marion County students are earning college credit in high school
The growing popularity of dual credit comes as the cost of higher education soars.
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Fight for Life Foundation receives $200,000 grant to help students access technology
This article was originally published by the Indianapolis Recorder, a Free Press Indiana partner. Fight for Life Foundation, a nonprofit that helps underserved youth develop by providing social-emotional learning programs, has been awarded a $200,000 Elevation Grant. The Elevation Grant Program is a partnership between the Indianapolis Foundation, Mayor Joe Hogsett and the City-County Council. Its goal is to decrease […]
