Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Public Schools
October 27, 2022
IPS could ask voters to approve $810M referendums for ‘Rebuilding Stronger' plan
The Indianapolis Public Schools district it will pay for its expansive plan to close and merge six schools and change grade configurations at nearly three dozen schools by asking voters to approve over $800 million in property tax referendums in the May 2023 election.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
As IPS prepares to share final restructuring proposal, some community members are worried
Just days before Indianapolis school leaders are expected to release the final proposal to overhaul the district, many community members remain critical of the plan that doesn’t specify how much this would cost the district, what it’ll do with closed buildings and the amount of money IPS would save long term.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
Hope Hampton outraises Kristen Phair in Indianapolis Public Schools District 3 race
Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners candidate Hope Hampton has a significant lead in fundraising over her opponent Kristen Phair in the race to represent District 3.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2022
Two IPS parents square off in sole contested Indianapolis school board race
The sole contested race in the Indianapolis Public Schools board elections will leave District 3 voters choosing between two IPS parents who have spent time working or volunteering in schools and have significant concerns about the district’s revitalization plan.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2022
Indy students will get reading help through new $1M tutoring program
Indiana's literacy rate for students finishing third grade is near the lowest point in almost the past decade. The city of Indianapolis announced a $1 million partnership Tuesday with local school districts and community groups to support young readers.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2022
IPS could seek property-tax referendum for ‘Rebuilding Stronger’ overhaul plan
Indianapolis Public Schools says a property-tax referendum could be sought to pay for construction projects as part of its Rebuilding Stronger plan.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2022
Purdue Polytechnic High might stay in former Broad Ripple High School building
Purdue Polytechnic leaders said previously the school would move into a mixed-use building on College Avenue for the 2023-24 academic year, but would need to use Broad Ripple high school building for one year.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2022
Candidates for IPS school board would vote no on Rebuilding Stronger
All four IPS school board candidates say they’d vote against the district’s Rebuilding Stronger proposal, a dramatic overhaul the current board is expected to vote on in November.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2022
Your guide to 2022 school board elections in Marion County
Nearly 50 people are running for 29 school board seats that are on ballots across Marion County. Here’s what you should know about the races.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2022
IPS teachers are concerned about the district’s proposed changes
Educators stood outside the Indianapolis Public Schools main office Thursday evening to raise concerns about a district proposal to close schools.
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