The Takeover is a series about Indiana's radical move to save failing schools. WFYI education reporert Eric Weddle explores the promise of school turnaround and the effects of a state takeover of four Indianapolis public schools.
February 28, 2019
The Takeover
The Takeover is a radio documentary about Indiana's radical move to save failing schools and the impact it has on students and teachers. Across three years, WFYI reporter Eric Weddle explores the promise of school turnaround and the effects of a state takeover at two Indianapolis schools -- Arlington and Howe high schools.
February 11, 2019
Can This Principal Save Indiana’s Longest Failing School?
It’s been 19 months since Lloyd Knight became principal at Howe Community High School. Next month, the State Board of Education will vote whether the school should close or become a charter school free of state sanctions.
March 1, 2019
IPS Against Recommendation To Make 2 Takeover Schools Into Charters
A task force to gather community input on two former IPS schools under state intervention issued a recommendation Thursday they become charter schools.
March 6, 2019
Howe, Manual Could Become Charter Schools After Takeover Ends But IPS Warns of Financial Pitfalls
The State Board of Education made the decision Wednesday, despite concerns raised by Indianapolis Public Schools.
