January 29, 2026
IPS experiences biggest enrollment loss since pandemic, state records show
Indianapolis Public Schools experienced its greatest annual enrollment decline since the pandemic while charter school enrollment also dropped — trends that could signal fundamental challenges for both school types.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2026
Ten Commandments could be in schools but not read aloud. Legislation advances
An Indiana bill that originally required schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms advanced out of committee Tuesday after lawmakers significantly rewrote it.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2026
Legislators define financial roles for IPS, new Indianapolis education corporation
An amendment to House Bill 1423 clarifies that existing IPS bond debt will remain with the district rather than transferring to the new Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2026
These 10 education bills could impact IPS, cafeteria food and school choice
As Indiana lawmakers near the halfway point of the shortened session, bills tackling cellphone use for kids and creating a new authority for IPS schools are moving through the Statehouse.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Indiana bill advances urging marriage before children in schools
A new bill that would promote in public schools the idea of waiting until marriage before having kids passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
A $3 million budget could be set for new authority over IPS and charter schools
A bill that would transfer significant financial and operational control of Indianapolis Public Schools to a new mayoral-appointed body passed its first vote on Wednesday.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
Hundreds of Carmel students walk out of school to protest Trump, ICE
The walkout was part of a nationwide protest marking one year since President Trump's second inauguration.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
NAACP calls for changes to bill that shifts power from elected IPS board
The Greater Indianapolis NAACP is calling for increased oversight and the protection of public assets in House Bill 1423, which would transfer key powers from the elected IPS Board to a mayor-appointed body.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2026
Students hold 'eat-in' after IU Indianapolis cancels annual MLK Jr. dinner
Cancellation of the dinner follows other widespread changes after President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun ended many DEI policies in government and public institutions.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
IPS rescinds resolutions about undocumented students and floats new policy after Rokita ICE lawsuit
Indianapolis Public Schools has rescinded resolutions signaling support for undocumented students following a lawsuit from state Attorney General Todd Rokita.
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