April 24, 2025
Late addition to budget bill would give Gov. Braun full control of IU trustee seats
Gov. Mike Braun could remove and replace alumni-elected members of Indiana University’s Board of Trustees at any time in provisions of the state’s budget bill introduced quietly Wednesday night by the Republican majority.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
Budget proposal eliminates dedicated funding for student workforce program
Workforce development leaders in Indiana say potential state budget cuts could threaten the future of programs that support students.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
Senate narrowly sends bill creating partisan school boards races to governor's desk
School board elections will become partisan under legislation sent to the governor by the narrowest of margins Thursday.
Read MoreApril 22, 2025
Edison School of the Arts, ex-CEO reach deal to end lawsuit tied to firing, racial slur claims
The former CEO of Edison School of the Arts who sued the school over defamation after his termination in 2023 has reached a deal with the school to receive a judgment of about $269,000 in his favor.
Read MoreApril 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.
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