Articles tagged as: education
February 2, 2026
Hundreds of Indiana students walk out of schools to protest ICE
Students at urban and suburban Indianapolis high schools walked out of class Monday to protest federal immigration enforcement.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2026
How can school districts in Marion County help students experiencing homelessness?
This guide is meant to help families understand what support is available for students experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2026
These 10 education bills could impact IPS, cafeteria food and school choice
As Indiana lawmakers near the halfway point of the shortened session, bills tackling cellphone use for kids and creating a new authority for IPS schools are moving through the Statehouse.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
Hundreds of Carmel students walk out of school to protest Trump, ICE
The walkout was part of a nationwide protest marking one year since President Trump's second inauguration.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2026
Students hold 'eat-in' after IU Indianapolis cancels annual MLK Jr. dinner
Cancellation of the dinner follows other widespread changes after President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun ended many DEI policies in government and public institutions.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
This bill would unify IPS and charter schools under one mayor-appointed authority
The legislation would transfer tax and operational authority from the IPS board to a mayoral-appointed corporation.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
A $4 million child care center sits empty in rural Indiana. Here's why
Communities across Indiana are struggling to solve one of the state's largest challenges: How to help families get access to high-quality day care and preschool.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Indiana's 2025 graduation rate hits record high but racial, economic gaps remain
Indiana’s graduation rate reached a record 91.8% in 2025 with improvements across all demographics, though racial and economic disparities remain.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2025
Advocates say a mental wellness program could help students and reduce teacher turnover
The Resilience Project began in September and helps teachers recognize student behavioral patterns that could have a negative impact on the classroom.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2025
Task force recommends 'imperfect solution' to unify IPS and charter school operations
The ILEA recommends creating a new government agency, the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, to oversee operations for both IPS and charter schools.
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