IPS is having three community meetings to answer questions about the referendum.
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Why the Indianapolis teachers union opposes a proposed tax increase for city public schools
For the first time, IPS is not in control of the push to ask voters for a tax increase to support schools. And unlike with past ballot measures, the district would receive just half of the expected $95 million in annual revenue.
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Indianapolis Public Schools reverses no-zero grading policy
The change comes about six years after the no-zero policy was implemented and is largely due to teacher feedback.
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Marion County schools and flooding. What we know.
Schools remain open, but over 400 Washington Township families were evacuated.
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Indianapolis Public Education Corporation to pay executive director $285,000 salary
Karega Rausch, who was hired in July, start the job Sept 17.
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6 finalists named to run new agency overseeing IPS and Indy charter schools
The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, or IPEC, named finalists for its executive director job, a role that will oversee transportation, building decisions and academic accountability for Indianapolis Public Schools and most of the city’s charter schools.
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5 takeaways from Chalkbeat’s panel on Indiana’s changes to school board elections and referendums
The upcoming election season will ask Indiana voters to make critical decisions about how schools are funded and who sits on local school boards.
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What different potential tax increases would mean for Indianapolis schools and homeowners
Indianapolis voters could see a tax increase, known as a referendum, for schools on the ballot in November. But the details are still being decided by the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.
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From 19 to 55 cents: IPEC hears options for a possible tax increase
Changes are coming to Indianapolis schools, but how many and which ones depend on a potential tax increase and if it passes, speakers told the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation on Thursday.
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Allissa Impink to resign from IPS board, leaving 5 of 7 board seats up for election on November ballots
It is shaping up to be a key election for the board as the district faces financial challenges and a loss in power due to the new Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.
