December 18, 2025
Former IU Indy players suing ex-coach over alleged physical, emotional abuse
Six former men’s basketball players at IU Indianapolis are suing the university, alleging physical and emotional abuse by fired coach Paul Corsaro.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2025
Advocates: Better pay, mental wellness programs would help Indiana attract and retain teachers
The average salary for teachers in Indiana is over $60,000, according to last year's teacher compensation report. Although teacher pay is up from previous years, the state still pays less than most others.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2025
‘This is accountability’: Martin University alumni call for new leadership
The call comes after Martin announced Dec. 9 the university would close.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2025
Task force recommends 'imperfect solution' to unify IPS and charter school operations
The ILEA recommends creating a new government agency, the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, to oversee operations for both IPS and charter schools.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2025
Purdue University adds AI learning requirement for incoming students
Incoming classes at Purdue University will now have to learn about AI in order to graduate.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2025
The mayor and IPS superintendent urge the city to 'link arms' on school policies ahead of decisive ILEA vote
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will vote Wednesday on two proposals to restructure school governance, while Mayor Joe Hogsett and Superintendent Aleesia Johnson released a joint platform demanding universal transportation and limits on charter authorization.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2025
Indianapolis Public Schools to change immigration-related policies after Todd Rokita's ICE lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that district policies supporting undocumented students violate state law.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2025
Millions of borrowers need to switch plans after a court blocked the new student loan program
More than seven million borrowers will need to change repayment plans for federal student loans.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2025
Parents, students skeptical of ILEA proposals to change who oversees Indianapolis schools
Supporters of both charter and traditional schools worry a new governance structure would create more bureaucracy and fail to address academic issues.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2025
Indiana lawmakers want to ban students' cell phones for the entire school day
Indiana schools already ban cell phones during instructional time, but a new proposal would lock them away for the entire day.
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