January 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Indianapolis Public Schools has rescinded resolutions signaling support for undocumented students following a lawsuit from state Attorney General Todd Rokita.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2026
A year after requiring defibrillators in schools, Indiana may repeal law
Indiana lawmakers are considering a repeal of a 2025 law requiring schools to have AEDs at events and extracurricular activities.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2026
Warren Township exploring new ideas for changes to the fifth grade
The district may renovate or expand schools in the near future. Here’s why.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
This bill would unify IPS and charter schools under one mayor-appointed authority
The legislation would transfer tax and operational authority from the IPS board to a mayoral-appointed corporation.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
IU Indianapolis cancels annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner
The university’s Black Student Union criticized the decision.
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