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IPS is confronting a legislative session that could remake it — or break it
The district is accustomed to hostile legislation at the statehouse — but this year’s session features several high-profile bills that could fundamentally alter IPS.
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Warren Township schools having education forum
Lawmakers and city councilors will discuss changes in education law that could impact families.
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Indianapolis Public Schools board denounces bill to dissolve district in shift to charters
At its first meeting Jan. 7, Indianapolis Public Schools’ new board expressed opposition to proposed legislation that would dissolve the district.
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Lawrence Township plans Afrocentric school despite concerns on finances and equity
Craig Prep Academy will launch in 2027 for grades 5-8, reviving the former Craig Middle School that closed in 2010.
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IPS board renews agreements with six Innovation Network schools
The Indianapolis Public Schools board approved renewal of agreements with six schools in the district’s autonomous Innovation Network.
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Lawrence Township board approves raises for teachers and administrators
The school board voted to give the district’s teachers a 4.5% raise and administrators a 3.5% raise.
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IPS board to fill vacant position after vice president Kenneth Allen resigns
Although Allen lost his reelection bid, Indianapolis Public Schools board members must now appoint a new member to serve for the remainder of the year.
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Astin Vick joins the Perry Township school board
Astin Vick won election as a write-in candidate and will join the board in January. She’ll replace incumbent Steven Johnson.
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IPS Board member Kenneth Allen resigns, sworn in as Center Township constable
Kenneth Allen resigned from the Indianapolis Public Schools Board Friday evening, just days after losing his reelection bid and minutes after being sworn in as the new Center Township constable.
