May 30, 2025
Purdue closes DEI office, further limits cultural centers, minority programs
Purdue University Provost Patrick Wolfe said the move is directly related to policy shifts and new rules at both the state and federal level.
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IU has almost 50 ‘intellectual diversity’ complaints against faculty
Indiana University has received almost 50 complaints since the state enacted Senate Enrolled Act 202, an “intellectual diversity” law that allows community members to report faculty conduct.
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Judge orders IU to pause expressive activity policy, allowing overnight protests
A federal judge has paused part of Indiana University’s expressive activity policy after an American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana lawsuit.
Read MoreMay 29, 2025
As Indy charter struggled, ex-CEO’s school credit card shows charges for steakhouses, wine, StubHub
Thousands of dollars in alcohol, travel, restaurant, and entertainment expenses were charged to the company credit card of a leader of an expanding Indianapolis charter school network who was terminated in February, according to school records.
Read MoreMay 29, 2025
Who are the top-paid school district and charter leaders in Indiana? Search our database
Explore the compensation of nearly 1,300 public school employees in WFYI's database.
Read MoreMay 28, 2025
IU Indianapolis removes ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner on Michigan Street
The banner was put up in 2020 as part of then-IUPUI’s antiracism initiatives.
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
Meet the new board tasked with shaping IPS and charter school policy
Nine civic and education leaders have been appointed to the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance, a new board that will plan how IPS and charter schools share facilities, transportation, and resources.
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
Following government orders, IU eliminates DEI programs
Just three years ago, Indiana University won a national award for prioritizing diversity. Today, it’s closing the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
Some 2025 IPS grads are choosing skilled trades and technical training over college
Some 2025 Indianapolis Public Schools graduates are choosing careers over college, thanks to hands-on training in the district’s automotive program.
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
Indiana's new rules around sex ed go into effect this summer. Here's what's changing
Indiana’s new sex education law requires schools to teach about sexual consent, share detailed curriculum with parents, and show fetal development videos if pregnancy instruction is included.
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