Senate Bill 518 would require school districts like IPS to share revenue from property tax levies with charter schools.
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The IPS funding fight heats up as Black leaders call for more transparency
The Mind Trust and IPS have been meeting about how to fund charter, district schools.
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Why IPS parents are organizing: ‘We don’t want schools to close’
A new parent advocacy group is forming in response to threat of lost IPS funding.
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Rokita threatens legal action against IPS, IMPD over immigration policies
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita was reacting to statements they made about cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
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Hear the music of Indiana legends at Arsenal Tech’s jazz fest
The Freddie Hubbard Memorial Jazz Fest Feb. 14 will celebrate students and Hoosier musicians.
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Here’s the law on immigrant students’ rights to a public education
WFYI spoke with two legal experts to better understand what rights immigrant students have and what public K-12 schools must provide.
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IPS parents form a council to fight legislation
The council wants to hold the board accountable and center parent voices.
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Indy councilors weighing two options for new education fund
They’re considering how the fund would be used and the involvement of RISE INDY.
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IPS board takes stand against bills that threaten district’s survival
The board also called on the public for support, asking them to share concerns with lawmakers.
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Minimum teacher salaries: Nearly all Indianapolis school districts offer over $50,000
The contracts for this school year come as lawmakers push for a higher minimum state teacher salary in a bid to make teaching a more attractive career.