In a looming shakeup of Indianapolis schools, charters could have a long-term advantage. But the size of that advantage could depend on decisions by a new public corporation lawmakers are poised to establish.
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African American Coalition: Parents of color ‘not a monolith’ in supporting IPS overhaul
The African American Coalition of Indianapolis rejected claims that parents of color support a controversial bill to reduce the power of the elected school board.
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Indiana House passes a bill creating the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation
Indiana House lawmakers approved HB 1423 on Monday, creating a mayor-appointed board to oversee transportation, accountability, and some facilities for Indianapolis district and charter schools.
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Legislative proposal would create a new mayor-appointed board over Indianapolis schools and charter schools
The newly filed bill is largely similar to the recommendations of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance, creating a nine-member board appointed by the mayor to oversee facilities, transportation, school performance, and more in Indianapolis public schools and charter schools.
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IPS bill watch: When to show up to the statehouse
A new bill would spell big changes for IPS.
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Democrats plan to elect Maggie Lewis next Indy council leader
Lewis led the City-County Council from 2012 to 2017.
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IPS advocates prepare to take their fight back to the Statehouse
Some think a new corporation should control IPS buildings and buses. Advocates say not so fast.
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Indianapolis Local Education Alliance backs plan to create new education authority to oversee IPS, charter schools
In a move with potentially big consequences for Indianapolis education, the ILEA has told lawmakers they should establish a new education agency to oversee both the city school district and charter schools.
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Here’s what parents think about reshaping Indy’s public schools
Ideas for rethinking IPS are coming into view, but it’s not too late to weigh in.
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Indianapolis Local Education Alliance advances proposals diluting power of elected IPS school board
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance has advanced multiple options for changing how local schools are run, including two that would dilute the power of the elected IPS school board. But it won’t pick its final recommendations until Dec. 17.