IPS board adopts new artificial intelligence policy for educators
The adoption of the policy follows the first phase of a pilot program in which 20 staff members used a district-approved AI tool throughout the year.
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Indy summer camps sow interests, carve career pathways early on
IBJ checked in with four summer camp programs, at three locations, that are giving students real-world work experiences.
Maureen Weber stepping down as leader of Early Learning Indiana
Weber has been president and CEO of Early Learning Indiana since 2018.
Butler launches sports, entertainment institute focused on local events
A new Butler University program announced Wednesday is expected to create opportunities for the school’s business and communication students to gain hands-on experience working in central Indiana’s burgeoning entertainment industry.
Indianapolis charter board approves new Legal Prep school
The charter school plans to grow enrollment to 825 students in grades 6-12 by 2029-30.
Indiana workforce leaders aim to ‘salvage’ slashed dropout prevention program
The Jobs for America’s Graduates program, which serves thousands of Hoosier students, was eliminated as a line item in the state budget during this legislative session.
United States resumes visas for foreign students, but demands access to social media accounts
The U.S. State Department said consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States, its government, culture, institutions or founding principles.
Indiana schools get roadmap for K-12 policy changes following 2025 legislative session
More than two dozen K-12 education laws are set to take effect July 1, along with the state’s next two-year budget.
Q&A with IU Innovate’s Julie Heath: Using entrepreneurship as a way to drive Indiana’s economy
IBJ talked with Heath last week during the Global Entrepreneurship Congress at the Indiana Convention Center about what IU Innovates has accomplished in its first two years and what’s next for the effort.
IU unveils architectural design plan for IU LAB at 16 Tech
The five-story, 150,000 square-foot building will be built next to the Herron School of Art and Design’s Eskenazi Fine Arts Center on Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis.
IPS to expand staff use of AI in pilot program; school board to consider draft policy
The district will launch a second phase of its pilot AI program this upcoming school year.
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to merge with Illinois counterpart
The combined nonprofit will operate in 40 Indiana counties and 21 central Illinois counties, serving tens of thousands of people.
Indiana slashes number of children in state preschool program
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which manages the program, said cuts were necessary because former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration had grown the program without a sustainable funding source.
Former Indiana virtual charter school official to plead guilty in $44M fraud case
Percy Clark, 82, of Carmel, who helped oversee Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy, admitted to participating in a plan to inflate student enrollment numbers to obtain tens of millions of dollars in state education funding.
Indiana unveils first draft of overhauled school accountability system to replace A-F grades
The proposal, shared at the Indiana State Board of Education’s June meeting, outlines a point-based system designed to measure a broader range of student outcomes.
Former Anderson University president joins Church Church Hittle + Antrim
Before leading Anderson University, John Pistole served as administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and spent 26 years with the FBI.
Jim Bopp, Sage Steele picked by Braun to join IU’s board of trustees
The appointments, effective immediately, come shortly after Braun removed two other members.
Indiana high schools moving closer to FAFSA completion target
Higher education officials say the 2025-2026 cycle for Free Application for Federal Student Aid has progressed much smoother than last year’s.
Secretary of State Rubio says United States will begin revoking visas of Chinese students
China is the second-largest country of origin for international students in the United States, behind only India.
IPS announces public meetings to collect input on legislative session
The district said in a press release on Friday that the meetings will collect insight that will inform how the district will engage with the newly created Indianapolis Local Education Alliance.