Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Public Schools
June 25, 2020
IPS Leaders Lean Into Position On Racial Equity
Indianapolis Public Schools leaders are leaning into their position on racial equity and racism and asking the school board to approve a policy approach that would more directly address institutional racism.
Read MoreMay 8, 2020
For This Food Supervisor, Keeping Students Fed Feels More Like 'Blessing' Than Job
Connie Kristelli has been a food service supervisor at Indianapolis Public Schools for more than 30 years. She is one of many staffers who helped Indianapolis Public Schools serve more 242,000 meals since school buildings closed.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
Charter For Emma Donnan's New Operator Approved In Fast-Track Process
The Indianapolis Charter School Board sped up its approval process Tuesday to allow a new operator to restart Emma Donnan Elementary-Middle School this summer.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
$1.5M From Mayor's E-Fund To Help 39K Students Get Online For School
A fund created by the Indianapolis Mayors office will distribute $1.5 million to public schools in Marion County to help low-income students get computers and internet service for their remote e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreApril 27, 2020
State, Indy Charter Authorizer Boards To Meet This Week
Two of Indiana's charter school authorizers will hold virtual meetings this week.
Read MoreApril 26, 2020
IPS To Offer 'Self-Care' Tips For Parents During Pandemic
A free 45-minute webinar set for 4 p.m. Monday will focus on what parents can do for their own mental-health and to take care of themselves.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Indianapolis Public Schools To Broadcast Student Lessons On TV Starting April 23
Lessons for Indianapolis Public Schools students in grades K8 will be televised in partnership with MyINDY-TV 23 as part of a strategy to teach children at home during the pandemic.
Read MoreApril 9, 2020
5 Things To Know About Indianapolis Public Schools' Home Learning Plan
The state's largest school district, Indianapolis Public Schools, begins its remote learning plan Thursday. It will be the first day of learning since March 12, when the Indianapolis Mayor ordered all public schools to close amidst the surging coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreApril 8, 2020
$2.6M Fund Will Support E-Learning For Indianapolis Schools, Families
Indianapolis Mayor Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new $2.6 million fund Wednesday to help low-income students and their public schools in Marion County navigate the sudden switch to remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020
IPS Board Reaffirms Budget, Innovation Schools After Concerns On Meeting Access
Indianapolis Public Schools Board held its first virtual meeting Tuesday since Gov. Eric Holcombs executive order allowed public agencies like school boards and city councils to meet electronically in an effort to limit spreading the coronavirus.
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