Articles tagged as: Charter Schools
December 15, 2022
IPS delays vote on $414 million tax referendum amid community criticism
It’s uncertain when the district will discuss the property-tax referendum again and if the district will agree to share funds with charter schools.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Indy charter school leaders call on IPS to share referendum money
A coalition of charter school leaders are calling on Indianapolis Public Schools to share revenue from a property-tax levy the district proposed for the 2023 ballot.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
Indianapolis district, charter schools compared in test score study
A study released study in Summer 2022 found some Indianapolis students enrolled at different types of charter schools learned more than students at the city’s traditional district schools.
Read MoreJune 23, 2022
Indy K-8 charter school gets approval to open, location unknown
The Indianapolis mayor’s office approved the creation of a new K-8 charter school though a location is unclear.
Read MoreApril 29, 2022
Herron schools to buy former Salvation Army building from Children’s Museum
Herron Classical Schools has found a new home for its elementary school. The charter school network will purchase the former Salvation Army building from The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 28, 2022
Purdue charter gets temporary home at Broad Ripple High School
Two charter schools will become part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district and get temporary access to underused buildings, including the shuttered Broad Ripple High School.
Read MoreApril 27, 2022
Fort Wayne charter school withdraws application after facing strong opposition
A group behind a proposed charter school that met strong opposition from the Fort Wayne Community Schools’ elected board and leaders withdrew its application to open a school in the district’s boundary.
Read MoreApril 26, 2022
Purdue charter may move into Broad Ripple High School, George Hill wants in too
The shuttered Broad Ripple High School could soon have students back in it. The North Campus of Purdue Polytechnic High School could relocate from its current location into the large campus just a few blocks away.
Read MoreApril 14, 2022
A new Latin and immigrant-inspired charter school is trying to partner with IPS
A new charter school inspired by Latin and immigrant experiences for middle and high schoolers wants to partner with Indianapolis Public Schools. The district is expected to consider it later this month, following dozens of supporters attending IPS board meetings in previous months.
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