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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Learn how to write an op-ed at this IPS Parent Council workshop
The group will help neighbors outline their ideas and pitch them to local media.
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An IPS school will become a charter school. And 2 others will merge.
Here’s a look at how some Indy charter schools are trying to bolster their finances.
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YMCA opens enrollment for 2025-26 Before and After School program
Dozens of Indy-area schools offer the program in partnership with The YMCA.
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Learn about sports and fitness classes at free IPS health fair
Students, staff and their families are invited to the event at Northwest Middle School.
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IPS seeks parents to join advisory board on district, charter schools
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will study how the schools work together.
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Emerging nonprofit leaders just lost their jobs after federal cuts
Public Allies members worry about the grassroots services the community will lose.
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IPS employees can get free health care at this eastside clinic
The clinic at Howe Middle School has served hundreds of employees in its first few months.
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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.