Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Public Schools
August 23, 2022
Families worried by IPS proposal to potentially close schools, revamp grades
Indianapolis Public Schools families are raising concern over an expansive proposal from district leaders to potentially close school buildings and revamp grade level configurations.
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 MoreJuly 26, 2022
Federal judge: transgender girl can remain on Indianapolis school softball team
A 10-year-old transgender girl's lawsuit to allow her to keep playing softball in an Indianapolis school district has won a preliminary injunction from a federal court. But the scope of the injunction issued Tuesday is up for debate.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2022
Indianapolis Public Schools must redraw school board districts
The Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners must redraw its electoral districts due to population shifts within the district boundary.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2022
Confused by the special education system? This Indiana group wants to help
EmpowerED Families is hosting a series of meetings focused on educating and connecting parents of children with disabilities.
Read MoreJuly 4, 2022
IPS students improve performance in math, English after new tutoring program
The Indianapolis Public Schools district spring tutoring pilot program increased performance in math and English Language Arts for students of color and those from low income backgrounds.
Read MoreJune 24, 2022
IPS proposal: Make K-5 schools the norm, rewrite enrollment policies, close schools too
Leaders at Indianapolis Public Schools proposed a set of sweeping changes to elementary schools and student enrollment policies in an effort to combat the dire challenges facing the district.
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 MoreJune 15, 2022
COVID relief kept IPS preschool open, but future funding is uncertain
COVID has changed the daily routine for both preschoolers and preschools at IPS. It has also created uncertainty for program funding.
Read MoreJune 7, 2022
IPS teachers may miss out on bonuses after quarantining for COVID
After a rise in COVID cases in May, some IPS teachers hope the district loosens the attendance requirements for this semester’s bonus, as well as for $2,500 in future payments through fall 2023.
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