Indiana University Indianapolis to offer automatic admission to IPS students with 3.0 GPA
The major initiative announced Wednesday aims to make higher education more accessible for Indianapolis Public Schools students.
Amelia Pak-Harvey, Chalkbeat Indiana
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Vanguard Collegiate charter school to close amid declining enrollment
The school, which opened in 2018 in the Hawthorne neighborhood on the city’s west side, fell far short of its ambitious enrollment goals.
Indianapolis Public Schools expands virtual tutoring during the school day after some success
The virtual tutoring can vary from school to school, and can be used to fill vacant positions, offer academic interventions, or provide SAT prep.
Indiana attorney general asks court to block sale of two IPS buildings
His effort is the latest development in the argument over how to interpret the newest version of the state’s so-called “$1 law” that requires districts to give closed school buildings to charters for the sale or lease price of $1.
Herron Prep Academy starts new year at former Indianapolis Children’s Museum site
Herron Prep Academy celebrated the start of its new school year in a new building on Wednesday, the latest sign of growth for the Herron Classical Schools charter network, which has three Indianapolis schools.
Three charter schools to expand in Indianapolis next year
The opening of the three schools means charters’ footprint in the city will continue to grow.
These IPS schools could soon get upgrades to classrooms, gyms, air conditioning
Indianapolis Public Schools plans to use up to $95 million to upgrade athletic facilities, air conditioning units and special education classrooms, and address other facility needs at over two dozen schools.
Charter school group says IPS decision to sue state violated open meetings law
The complaint centers on the school board’s lawsuit that claims an exemption for IPS from a state law that requires districts to sell or lease closed school buildings to charter schools for $1.
IPS seeks relief from law requiring $1 building sales to charter schools
The court filing by IPS is the latest move in a long-running dispute between the district and the charter sector over facilities and resources, as charter enrollment grows and IPS enacts academic and other changes to attract students.
As students left IPS, leaders paid COVID aid to company to get them back
The district’s $269,600 deal with Caissa highlights the increased competition Indianapolis Public Schools is confronting from local charter schools and vouchers.
IPS plan to sell school buildings could create conflict with charters, lawmakers
The district plans to give preference to not-for-profits or government agencies before selling to other buyers.
Indianapolis school districts see some staffing woes ease in new school year
Bus driver shortages and teaching vacancies worsened in the wake of the pandemic, but some districts say things are now looking up.
Indiana charter schools could have easier path to acquiring district buildings
The new version of the law targets districts with declining enrollment, such as the South Bend Community School Corp. and Indianapolis Public Schools, which had an average building utilization rate of 60% in 2021-22.
Graduation rates for Indiana schools could dip after change to state law
The changes could have a large effect on publicized graduation rates, which are often used as a measure of success for school leaders and can be a key metric parents use to determine the quality of their child’s education.
Former Edison CEO alleges defamation, wrongful termination by school
Nathan Tuttle, the former CEO and executive director of the Edison School of the Arts, is seeking at least $300,000 in damages from the school.
Indianapolis Public Schools unveils plans to reuse four of six closing schools
The resolution approved by the school board on Tuesday describes next steps for Floro Torrence School 83, George Buck School 94, Paul Miller School 114, and Francis Parker School 56.
IPS official Warren Morgan chosen to lead Cleveland schools
The departure of its chief academic officer means IPS will need to find a new leader to manage issues such as graduation, state test results and curriculum.
IPS announces new principals at 8 schools as part of Rebuilding Stronger plan
Most of the schools listed in the district’s announcement will adopt Montessori, science, STEM, or International Baccalaureate programming in 2024-25 as part of Rebuilding Stronger.
School referendums for IPS, Speedway, Warren approved by voters
Three Marion County school districts had funding proposals on the ballot as voters headed to the polls Tuesday. And all three received approval.
Newly approved adult charter high school hopes to open in closing IPS building
A seventh Excel Center adult charter high school has the green light to open in Indianapolis, and it’s hoping to open in a school that Indianapolis Public Schools will close at the end of this school year.