The requests from the IPS school board include retaining an elected board, a moratorium on new schools, and a rejection of a future all-charter school system.

The price and availability of transportation for Indianapolis Public Schools and the dozens of charters in its borders vary greatly. Some challenges, however, are universal: finding dependable vendors, negotiating rising costs, and ensuring student safety.

Charter schools have grown in student enrollment and political clout since coming to Indiana in 2001. Will recent changes finally push IPS into becoming an all-charter system?

A proposal backed by Stand for Children Indiana would restructure Indianapolis Public Schools, putting district and charter schools under one board and accountability system.

A new city education alliance began work this week to shape how Indianapolis Public Schools and charter schools share facilities, funding, and transportation under a new state law.

Parents raised concerns about busing, school closures and transparency at community meetings held ahead of the first public session of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance.

A group responsible for shaping the future of public schools in Indianapolis will be holding meetings throughout the summer. The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will have three meetings open to public comment throughout the summer.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance must meet by July 1 and produce a plan by the end of the year.