A new alliance between Indianapolis Public Schools and the city’s mayor is expected to develop a plan for how to share school buildings and school buses between district and public charter schools — but for now, it’s only a first step in possible changes. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana will no longer require high schools to offer an ethnic studies course — a move state officials say is necessary to comply with federal guidance and President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove diversity, equity and inclusion from public education. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

NEW: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed Senate Bill 1 — a move fiercely challenged by school districts who worry about losing property tax revenue to reforms and charter schools. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

The legislation, if passed, gives the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office a crucial role in the future of Indianapolis Public Schools. District officials have been under pressure to change how they operate and share more resources with city charter schools. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

In a funding fight dominated by adult voices and political debates, students from traditional public & charter schools are speaking up. I spoke w/ 8 students who want to be heard on Senate Bill 518. Here is what they said —> www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana’s state college and university systems have agreed to automatically admit high school students who complete one of the state’s new diploma paths. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

A new legislative proposal would establish an alliance of Indianapolis Public Schools, city & state leaders to shape how the district manages its buildings & student transportation. Here’s how it could influence future of IPS —> www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner echoed Trump and Braun’s support for shifting more control of education to states and parents. "Over the coming weeks and months, there will be a variety of rumors and myths that may spin up," she wrote in her newsletter. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Longtime director of Indiana Charter School Board was asked to resign in Jan. James Betley told @Rachel_Fradette his departure was not voluntary. The board picked a new director from Trine Univ during a 4 min meeting Monday. More here: www.wfyi.org/news/article...

A number of education bills remain on the table — Here’s what to know www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana schools must end 'race-based' programming by Feb. 28 or risk losing federal funding Indiana's K-12 & higher ed agencies are telling schools, universities to consult w/ attorneys to make sure they are in compliance, reports www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Luke Britt, Indiana’s longest serving public access counselor is stepping down after 12 years following changes to his office by state lawmakers this time last year. Britt estimates that he wrote more than 2,000 advisory opinions. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Legislation that aimed to dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools won’t move forward in the Indiana legislature. That’s because the committee required to advance House Bill 1136 won’t hear it, according to the office of Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis). www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the proposed revenue shift could force the district to close at least 20 schools. "This bill isn't it,” said Johnson. This bill is incentivizing everyone to look out for themselves." www.wfyi.org/news/article...

HSE, IPS, Carmel schools face huge cuts under Gov. Braun’s tax plan. Here’s how much your district could lose via @rachelfradette.bsky.social www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indianapolis education reform groups and some politicians have not endorsed the legislation but continue to call on IPS to address what they say are inequitable issues of funding, transportation and access to facilities for children who attend charter schools in Indy. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

We’re talking math! www.wfyi.org/news/article...

If one of the changes to the state's school referendum rules goes through, Westfield-Washington schools could lose nearly $11 million. More here --> www.wfyi.org/news/article...

His plan for property tax relief – defined in Senate Bill 1 – could put some pressures on school district budgets across the state. This makes his boosts to education more modest than previous years. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

HB 1136 would disband the district’s elected school boards and transition these district-run schools into charter schools. But some say the bill may be intended to start discussions about giving charter schools a share of local property tax dollars. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana lawmakers have introduced a bill that would dissolve the state’s largest public school district. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

THIS IS THE POWER OF JOURNALISM. Habitat for Humanity tried to foreclose on their home -- despite the fact they were keeping up with payments. When WFYI told Habitat that the foreclosure violated federal law, they dropped the case. So proud of my colleagues today. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

Indiana has new high school diplomas coming for the class of 2029 after unanimous State Board of Education vote. www.wfyi.org/news/article...

The Indiana Department of Education’s first draft of the diploma rules would have made drastic changes to how teenagers learn. But Indiana reversed track following pressure from educators, higher education leaders and the public. via @rachelfradette.bsky.social www.wfyi.org/news/article...

The new governor’s plan for education is coming together. www.wfyi.org/news/article...