Charter Schools https://www.wfyi.org/tags/charter-schools Charter Schools en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:35:37 GMT New board overseeing IPS and Indianapolis charter schools begins work on November referendum question https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-04-14/indianapolis-public-education-corporation-first-meeting-referendum-ips The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation held its first meeting Tuesday, beginning work on a November referendum and the hire of a permanent leader. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:35:37 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-04-14/indianapolis-public-education-corporation-first-meeting-referendum-ips Eric Weddle Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? One Indiana district thinks so https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-03-02/indiana-microschools-natures-gift-charter-school A rural Indiana school district leader started a network of microschools to help keep students in his schools. The model could spread. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-03-02/indiana-microschools-natures-gift-charter-school Rachel Fradette - The Hechinger Report Indy charter advocates' use of race 'reeks of paternalism,' coalition spokesman says https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-02-12/african-american-coalition-of-indianapolis-mind-trust-misrepresenting-black-community The coalition statement reflects months of tension between lawmakers, reform groups, and community members. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-02-12/african-american-coalition-of-indianapolis-mind-trust-misrepresenting-black-community Amelia Pak-Harvey - Chalkbeat Indiana This bill would unify IPS and charter schools under one mayor-appointed authority https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-01-12/indiana-house-bill-1423-creates-ipec-indianapolis-schools The legislation would transfer tax and operational authority from the IPS board to a mayoral-appointed corporation. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-01-12/indiana-house-bill-1423-creates-ipec-indianapolis-schools Caroline Beck, Eric Weddle The mayor and IPS superintendent urge the city to 'link arms' on school policies ahead of decisive ILEA vote https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-12-16/hogsett-johnson-urge-unity-school-policies-ilea-vote The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will vote Wednesday on two proposals to restructure school governance, while Mayor Joe Hogsett and Superintendent Aleesia Johnson released a joint platform demanding universal transportation and limits on charter authorization. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-12-16/hogsett-johnson-urge-unity-school-policies-ilea-vote Eric Weddle Indianapolis Local Education Alliance presents solutions on school transportation, building, and governance https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-11-20/ilea-indianapolis-education-alliance-building-transportation-options The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance has presented a slew of potential solutions for how to share school transportation and buildings. But a larger question looms: Who should govern charter and district schools? Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-11-20/ilea-indianapolis-education-alliance-building-transportation-options Amelia Pak-Harvey - Chalkbeat Indiana Is this the end of Indianapolis Public Schools as we know it? https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-09-09/is-this-the-end-of-indianapolis-public-schools-as-we-know-it Charter schools have grown in student enrollment and political clout since coming to Indiana in 2001. Will recent changes finally push IPS into becoming an all-charter system? Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-09-09/is-this-the-end-of-indianapolis-public-schools-as-we-know-it Amelia Pak-Harvey - Chalkbeat Indiana Andrew J. Brown Academy charter school celebrates new life in old IPS Forest Manor Middle School https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-08-29/andrew-j-brown-academy-charter-school-celebrates-new-life-in-old-ips-forest-manor-middle-school The former Forest Manor Middle School was once rich in resources: Two fountains flowed on either side of the building and the 5.5-acre campus featured a baseball field and a pool. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-08-29/andrew-j-brown-academy-charter-school-celebrates-new-life-in-old-ips-forest-manor-middle-school Amelia Pak-Harvey - Chalkbeat Indiana Indianapolis Public Schools to sell a building, put another up for sale or lease to end legal battle https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-08-25/indianapolis-public-schools-to-sell-a-building-put-another-up-for-sale-or-lease-to-end-legal-battle Indianapolis Public Schools will put one closed school building up for lease or sale to charter schools for $1 and will sell another to a local nonprofit, the district announced Friday. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-08-25/indianapolis-public-schools-to-sell-a-building-put-another-up-for-sale-or-lease-to-end-legal-battle Amelia Pak-Harvey - Chalkbeat Indiana Proposal calls for IPS board revamp with expanded authority over charter schools https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-08-20/ips-board-revamp-charter-schools-stand-ilea-proposal A proposal backed by Stand for Children Indiana would restructure Indianapolis Public Schools, putting district and charter schools under one board and accountability system. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-08-20/ips-board-revamp-charter-schools-stand-ilea-proposal Eric Weddle