Articles tagged as: Charter Schools
June 12, 2017
Carpe Diem Meridian Loses Charter Authorization
Carpe Diem Meridian, a school that helped lead the blended learning movement in Indianapolis, lost its charter from the state.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2017
This Week At The Statehouse: Education Budget And U.S. History
What's happening in education at the Indiana Statehouse?
Read MoreJuly 20, 2016
What Did Mike Pence Do For Indiana Schools As Governor? Here's A Look
Donald Trump has said: "Got to get rid of Common Core - fast." And a couple of years ago, it seemed Pence would be a trailblazer in doing that at the state level. It didn't totally turn out that way.
Read MoreMay 20, 2016
Struggling Indianapolis Charter School To Close In June
The long-struggling Indiana Life Sciences Academy West will close its doors for good in June. The K-8 charter school, which currently serves 479 students, was one of the lowest scoring schools in Indianapolis on last year's state ISTEP test.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2016
Indiana Laws Limiting Charter School 'Authorizer Shopping' Could Face First Test
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy in Gary is seeking a second chance from Indiana Charter Board after Ball State University declined to renew its charter over long-standing governance concerns. Two Indiana laws intended to prevent failing charter schools from escaping closure or accountability through finding another sponsor could now face their first test.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2016
IPS Board OKs Ferebee's Raise, Turnaround Partnership With Charters, $490K Sexual Misconduct Settlement
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board had a big night Thursday.
Higher pay and longer contract was approved for Superintendent Lewis Ferebee. The three-year school leader gets a 6 percent raise and performance-based bonus that could ultimately bump his pay to $287,000 annually.
Read MoreHigher pay and longer contract was approved for Superintendent Lewis Ferebee. The three-year school leader gets a 6 percent raise and performance-based bonus that could ultimately bump his pay to $287,000 annually.
October 2, 2015
Program Helping IPS Students Attend Purdue Renamed, Refocused
For 13 years, Purdue University, Indianapolis Public Schools and the Indianapolis business community have provided a pathway for low income and first-generation college-bound students at IPS to graduate and attend Purdue. But the program -- Science Bound -- has remained largely under the radar. Now how a new name and alignment with a future school could change that.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2015
Federal Officials: Ritz Violated Law With Charter School Funding Cuts
An email Chalkbeat obtained from the U.S. Department of Education to the Indiana Department of Education says the state incorrectly applied provisions of federal law when determining this year's Title I poverty aid for charter schools.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2015
New Emma Donnan Elementary Attracts Students Outside Of IPS
Emma Donnan Elementary School is one of five new schools this year in the Indianapolis Public Schools District as the result of a state law passed last year.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2015
Broad Strategic Plan Would Dramatically Overhaul IPS In 3 Years
Indianapolis Public Schools today unveiled a three-year strategic plan to reshape the school district's management, spending and services with a goal of better academic offerings that are accessible to all students.
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