Articles tagged as: education
May 16, 2025
IPS wins right to sell one school building, must offer another to charters for $1
An Indiana court ruled that IPS can sell one closed school to a nonprofit but must offer another to charter schools for $1 under a revised state law.
Read MoreMay 16, 2025
Summer food aid cut. That’s a 'problem' for Indiana kids, advocates say
Indiana will not offer SUN Bucks food benefits this summer, a move advocates say will hurt working families and increase child hunger.
Read MoreMay 16, 2025
Indiana schools have new requirements when older students are truant
A new state law expands school absence rules to students in grades seven through 12.
Read MoreMay 8, 2025
Union Schools sues Gov. Mike Braun over law forcing district closure
Union Schools is suing the state to block a new law it says is unconstitutional and would force the district to shut down by 2027.
Read MoreMay 7, 2025
Want to help shape how IPS and charter schools work together? Parents can apply now
The IPS superintendent is appointing two parents to the board: one whose child attends a traditional IPS school, and one whose child attends a charter school that partners with the district.
Read MoreMay 6, 2025
Gov. Braun signed these new education laws. Here's how they change Indiana's K-12 schools
New laws passed by Indiana lawmakers will reshape school funding, accountability, literacy rules and more starting July 1.
Read MoreApril 28, 2025
With no notice and no public input, Indiana lawmakers shut down a rural school district
Union School Corporation will be shut down in 2027 under a last-minute legislative maneuver that offered no chance for public comment. Lawmakers still won’t fully explain why they targeted the small rural district.
Read MoreApril 28, 2025
Former Center Grove superintendent's 'abuse of power' led to misuse of public funds, district says
A state audit found former Center Grove Superintendent Rich Arkanoff failed to report leave and repay expenses, costing the district more than $48,000.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Hamilton County school districts get increased funding in new state budget
Carmel Clay Schools will receive $132.1 million in 2026 and $134.6 million in 2027 in state tuition support.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Here's how much funding Marion County schools get in the new state budget
In Marion County, Indianapolis Public Schools will receive $284.7 million in 2026 and $290.2 million in 2027.
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