Supporters of traditional schools said in public comment that school choice has further drained scarce IPS transportation resources. Other charter parents called for transportation options for all students.

Using his own journey as a Haitian immigrant, Websder Corneille builds a connection with Haitian students and their caregivers and offers resources beyond school walls.

The few IPS buildings that the district has sold to charters for $1 have required significant repairs.

Here’s what to know about possible changes coming to elementary and middle schools at the eastside school district.

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Rokita said Friday morning that the office has received “hundreds” of submissions over the past week, and that more would be posted on the portal in the coming days. www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social

Zoology class includes memorization, dissections, and timed exams — but it’s so much more, says a veteran teacher at Washington Township’s North Central High School.

After Charlie Kirk's assassination, what teachers say faces a new kind of scrutiny

Trump’s new rule barring undocumented immigrants from Head Start unfairly punishes families and weakens the social safety net, advocates say. The president has tapped into widespread beliefs that undocumented immigrants are taking advantage of public benefits.

I had so much fun learning about Mrs. Jackson and her zoology class at North Central High School ⬇️

Charter and private schools applied to a pilot program intended to improve access to transportation and facilities. GOP lawmakers created it earlier this year after fierce debate.

Indiana wants a waiver from the Trump administration for education funding. But education groups want to know how the state will support rural students, English learners, and students who attend underperforming schools.

The state is seeking outside vendors to work with schools to improve adolescent literacy.

On 9/11, they were at school. Here’s what happened inside their classrooms. (from our archives)

If you are an educator, parent, or caregiver looking for information on how to talk to kids following a traumatic event, we have resources for you.

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IPS starts the school year off fully staffed in its standalone special education program for the first time after partnering with a national company.

Indianapolis Public Schools enrollment is declining. Charter schools have secured bipartisan support and funding wins. And lawmakers are keen to see structural changes to IPS. Will the district go the way of New Orleans schools after Hurricane Katrina?

Outgoing Superintendent Jeff Butts talks about immigrant students, school calendars, and more over his 15 years leading the district. He will step down from his role this winter.

Indianapolis Public Schools enrollment is declining. Charter schools have secured bipartisan support and funding wins. And lawmakers are keen to see structural changes to IPS. Will the district go the way of New Orleans schools after Hurricane Katrina?

IPS will sell the former School 102 building to a nonprofit and will make the former home of School 65 available to interested charter schools — and there’s already one charter interested.

The Indiana Commission on Higher Education plans to hold a special meeting Friday to vote on appointing Katie Jenner as the next commissioner.

The 103 public schools within IPS borders operate within different building arrangements that pose a complex challenge for the ILEA.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will craft recommendations for school transportation and facilities and consider issues like whether to close schools. The city’s education landscape has become more complicated as charter schools have grown.

There were double-digit gains on the IREAD for Black, Hispanic, and English language learner students in Indianapolis Public Schools. The number of students who will be held back due to low reading scores could rise substantially, although some schools have a two-year exemption.

Our back-to-school story slam is tomorrow. Join us for a night of sharing stories and eating (free) food. RSVP: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

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Our story slam with Indy Kids Winning and Mirror Indy is this week! Join us on Thursday for back-to-school stories and free food. RSVP here: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

Indiana IREAD scores just hit pre-pandemic levels. This school year is the first that students must be held back in third grade if they don’t pass the IREAD. But retention data won’t be available until October.

Irvington Community Schools had a top candidate for its new CEO: its board chair. But after staff absences and a protest at its high school in Indianapolis, the search has started over.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will craft recommendations for school transportation and facilities and consider issues like whether to close schools. The city’s education landscape has become more complicated as charter schools have grown.

2025 IREAD scores are here. Find out how your school did: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social

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1 in 3 counties in Indiana lack voucher-accepting private schools, complicating choice expansion www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social

Transportation is going to be a big topic this school year, so Amelia spent the first day on the bus with one IPS student: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

It's the first day of school for IPS students today, and back-to-school season is in full swing. We want to hear stories of your most memorable first day moments at our upcoming story slam. Join us: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

Charter schools, microschools, and other kinds of schools that aren’t considered underperforming could benefit.

After seven years without assigning A-F grades, the state has a new proposed framework to begin grading schools again.

Mark your calendar and join us for this free storytelling event! www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...

Charter leaders want ownership of the IPS buildings in which they operate. Traditional public school supporters say IPS should charge for all services it provides to charter partners.

The Trump administration is spending $14 million on teacher training in connection with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The money was pulled from a Biden-era grant aimed at promoting educational equity.

“We definitely need all hands on deck,” said fellow Elisha Smith. Smith used her newfound literacy skills to teach literacy small groups at a community center.

Indiana education leaders are particularly concerned about middle schoolers’ English proficiency. Some principals say strategies that hinge on instructional time and interim assessments can pay dividends.

Overall state English language arts scores for Indiana students stayed flat for the fifth year in a row. In math, students have steadily improved.

The funding delay had schools scrambling to figure out how they might fill an unexpected budget gap, and some after-school programs abruptly closed.

The new school choice program signed into law by President Trump differs from the state’s signature voucher program, which provides state funds for students to attend private schools.

Charter schools, microschools, and other kinds of schools that aren’t considered underperforming could benefit.

Here's more details on what Indiana is requesting when it comes to federal block grants and how you can give feedback: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social