Indianapolis-born musical artist and producer Babyface surprised students at Carl Wilde School 79 with a donation of instruments.

IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson says the district is full of options for anyone — from those who speak Haitian Creole, to the neurodivergent, students with special needs, and families new to the city.

It’s the final days of the academic year for schools in Indianapolis, and some students are wishing friends and teachers goodbye until classes resume. But for other students, they will not return after summer break. Communities are adjusting as six Indianapolis schools will soon close for instruction and be repurposed.

An adult education program is among the new uses for closed buildings in the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

Warren Morgan, who joined Indianapolis Public Schools in 2020 as chief academic officer, will take over as the CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in July.

Members of the midtown neighborhoods around James Whitcomb Riley School 43 are raising concern about its future. Plans were underway for School 43 to be transformed into a visual performing arts program this summer as part of Indianapolis Public Schools’ Rebuilding Stronger plan.

The new funds were to help pay for a sweeping remake of academic and other offerings for elementary and middle school students.

The Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners delayed its planned Saturday vote on putting a $413.6 million operating property tax referendum on the May primary ballot.

The seven-member IPS board of commissioners is set to vote at a 10 a.m. public meeting Saturday at the Madam Walker Legacy Center on whether to place a $413.6 million operating tax referendum on the May 2 primary ballot. The money goes mostly to boost pay for district teachers.

This year, WFYI reporters tackled tough education stories – from teacher and classroom aide shortages, to major changes coming to the Indianapolis Public Schools district.