Articles tagged as: education
March 25, 2025
IPS teachers union asks for moratorium on new charters in the district
The enrollment at charter schools partnering with IPS has grown from nearly 8% in 2016 to 35.4% this school year.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
Zoning fight over charter school sparks push for statewide law
House Bill 1515 specifies that a charter, accredited nonpublic, and traditional public school is allowed as a permitted use in all zoning districts.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2025
Congress seeks info from Purdue on Chinese students and staff, citing national security concerns
Purdue is one of six universities in the House committee's inquiry.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2025
Indiana leaders support Trump order to dismantle Education Department
"I support President Trumps bold action to return education to where it belongs and to put parents in the drivers seat of their children's education," Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Indiana charter school board director is out. He says not by choice
James Betley served as the board's executive director and general counsel for nearly a decade. The director at Trine University's Education One was picked to replace him.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2025
Political operative's role in IPS school board election filing still leaves unanswered questions
Peter Luster. who leads government affairs for the education advocacy group RISE Indy, filled out paperwork for an IPS school board candidate who was removed from the ballot in the 2024 election.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2025
Indiana's legislative session hits halfway point. Bills to end DEI, change school funding still face debate
More than 30 education-related bills that could reshape the state’s K-12 education system remain under consideration.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
Indiana schools must end 'race-based' programming by Feb. 28 or risk losing federal funding
Indiana schools, colleges and universities are being told to consult with their lawyers and end race-based programs or risk losing federal funding.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2025
Indiana's homeless student population grew during the pandemic. Advocates say schools need help
Nearly 18,700 children and youth experiencing homelessness were enrolled in Indiana schools in the 2022-23 academic year.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
Legislation to rewrite charter school funding in Indiana advances. Changes would impact IPS
Senate Bill 518 would gradually redirect millions of dollars each year from traditional public schools to charter schools.
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