April 19, 2025
IU professor investigated for alleged violation of ‘intellectual diversity’ law
Ben Robinson, professor of Germanic Studies, said the investigation on him involves SEA 202, a law that requires instructors to foster “free inquiry, free expression and intellectual diversity” in the classroom.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
Judge rejects visa plea from international students at Indiana universities
The seven international students who lost their visas were enrolled at Purdue, IU Indianapolis, and Notre Dame universities.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Family alleging ‘fight club’ discipline at IPS School 87 agrees to dismiss lawsuit against district
The mother of a student with a disability who sued Indianapolis Public Schools for alleged abuse at George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 has dismissed the lawsuit.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Ball State ends DEI programs to comply with state and federal orders
Ball State University is ending programs focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and changing some language it uses to promote those concepts. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, school officials say it is to comply with state and federal executive orders targeting such programs.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Families say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cuts
The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights investigates discrimination in schools. It recently lost more than 40% of its staff.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
These moms disagree about Indianapolis charter schools. They're both fighting for their kids
The stakes are higher than ever for the future of Indianapolis Public Schools. Two Indianapolis moms represent the heart of this conflict.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Charter schools to benefit from new Indiana tax law as districts warn of losses
School choice supporters praised the legislation as a massive and long-overdue policy shift, as it will boost funding for students who attend public charter schools.
Read MoreApril 14, 2025
IPS, Pike educators join Statehouse protest over Indiana school tax plan
School districts are projected to lose a combined $744 million in property tax revenue if Senate Bill 1 is signed into law.
Read MoreApril 14, 2025
Indiana must upskill 82,000 workers a year to meet job demands, Ivy Tech report finds
Without non-degree training, Indiana risks falling short on workforce goals, according to the study.
Read MoreApril 12, 2025
Indiana schools go virtual for teacher protests Monday. IPS, Pike cancel in-person class
Indianapolis Public Schools, which has been at the center of legislative debates, sent out an alert Sunday evening of a sudden shift to asynchronous learning for Monday.
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