Stephanie Wang - Chalkbeat Indiana
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For hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers, one year of college could come at no cost, though few seem to know that. -
Racial gaps in student outcomes illuminate the need for schools to make sure their teaching practices aren’t just equal, but equitable — meaning they help all students reach the same levels of success. -
A wide-ranging bill to restrict what teachers could say about race and racism stalled and died last week after vocal opposition from a broad coalition, a series of gaffes by lawmakers, and ultimately, an ideological split in the supermajority. -
Indianapolis Public Schools is one of five districts in the state selected to receive free rapid tests through a federal program, which provided an initial 7,200 tests for 40 IPS schools. -
The legislature’s move follows a Chalkbeat report on rising criticism over Tech Trep Academy, which drew a warning last school year from state education officials who said the stipend violated state law. -
Indy Achieves, a fledgling Indianapolis education initiative, is helping students settle outstanding balances with Ivy Tech Community College. -
To collect a $300 incentive, 71 percent of Indianapolis Public Schools staff has reported receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, district officials said. -
'Deceived': Indianapolis Charter School Pitch Left Out Lawsuits, Touted Questionable College DegreesA Chalkbeat investigation into a middle school charter proposal found lawsuits, financial troubles and questionable academic credentials that escaped notice by city charter officials and The Mind Trust. -
The Indiana Agriculture and Technology School is under scrutiny again after state education officials say students aren't spending enough time learning in-person and many students live too far from the farm campus. -
The study by Public Impact, an education consulting group based in North Carolina, honed in on four elementary schools where IPS contracts with outside or charter operators as a turnaround strategy.
