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June 6, 2023
How could Indiana college admissions be impacted by the Supreme Court affirmative action decision?
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release a ruling on affirmative action sometime in June. Some experts believe the court could overturn decades of precedent – and the decisions could have far-reaching impacts that may take years to be fully felt.
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
Report: Indiana Students In Foster Care Face 'Gaps Of Knowledge'
Students in Indianas foster care system face a much higher expulsion rate and much lower graduation rate compared to their peers, according to a new report.
Read MoreApril 30, 2020
1-To-1 Student Device Plan Will Cost IPS $12M
Just two months ago, the notion Indianapolis Public Schools would purchase a device for every student was barely a consideration. Now, plans are underway to spend $12 million to ensure every student has internet access and a device to use at home.
Read MoreApril 30, 2020
State Charter Board To Require Indianapolis Schools To Use Enroll Indy
The Indiana Charter School Board voted Wednesday to require Indianapolis campuses it oversees to participate in the citys common enrollment system, Enroll Indy.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
Charter For Emma Donnan's New Operator Approved In Fast-Track Process
The Indianapolis Charter School Board sped up its approval process Tuesday to allow a new operator to restart Emma Donnan Elementary-Middle School this summer.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
$1.5M From Mayor's E-Fund To Help 39K Students Get Online For School
A fund created by the Indianapolis Mayors office will distribute $1.5 million to public schools in Marion County to help low-income students get computers and internet service for their remote e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreApril 27, 2020
State, Indy Charter Authorizer Boards To Meet This Week
Two of Indiana's charter school authorizers will hold virtual meetings this week.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Internet Companies Should Lift Access Barriers For Students, Says Indiana Congressman, Mayor
An Indiana Congressman and Indianapolis' mayor are concerned some families can't access broadband internet at a time when students are homebound and expected to continue their education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreApril 8, 2020
$2.6M Fund Will Support E-Learning For Indianapolis Schools, Families
Indianapolis Mayor Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new $2.6 million fund Wednesday to help low-income students and their public schools in Marion County navigate the sudden switch to remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2020
2019 State School Letter Grades Are Out After Months Of Delay, Hold Harmless
The State Board of Education held off on releasing letter grades after a significant drop in student test scores on the new ILEARN test last spring.
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