January 7, 2019

New IPS Interim Superintendent Talks Challenges, Leadership


Carter Barrett
Aleesia Johnson takes over as the new Indianapolis Public Schools interim-superintendent Jan. 7. - Provided by IPS

Aleesia Johnson takes over as the new Indianapolis Public Schools interim-superintendent Jan. 7.

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Aleesia Johnson takes over as the new Indianapolis Public Schools interim-superintendent Jan. 7. From WFYI’s education desk, reporter Carter Barrett sat down with Johnson to talk ongoing district challenges and leadership changes.

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