Chicago-based charter school hopes to open Indianapolis location next year
The Legal Prep Charter Academy will serve students in sixth through 12th grades and will incorporate civic education and legal skill-building into its curriculum.
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Irvington Community Schools charter network restarts CEO search after staff absences, public protest
Dozens of students, staff, and parents gathered outside Irvington Preparatory Academy on Tuesday to demand a different CEO. Former CEO Häns Lassiter resigned in February with no public explanation.
Indiana third grade reading scores improve at record-breaking rate, reach pre-pandemic levels
State education officials say early intervention—along with a statewide shift to instruction backed by the science of reading—has played a critical role in improving proficiency.
Brightlane Learning announces CEO transition
Brightlane Learning provides academic support to unhoused students, as well as guidance for their families and caregivers at more than 30 Indianapolis-area schools and shelters.
First day of school in Indianapolis showcases evolution of student transportation
A new state-mandated group, the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance, is tasked with addressing an unequal environment in which IPS offers transportation, but not all charter schools can afford to.
Flat federal funding stymies Head Start as state child care resources diminish
With more from Congress, the group hopes it could close the gap left by slashed funding for state programming.
Indiana’s college-going rate drops again
The figures reflect concerns expressed by state leaders about Indiana’s declining college-going culture, especially as the state shifts focus toward career credentials and work-based learning.
ILEARN scores improve slightly for Indianapolis Public Schools, charters
The percentage of Black and Hispanic students in IPS-run schools reaching proficiency in both math and English increased from last year, but have not yet reached pre-pandemic levels.
Indiana SAT scores tick up slightly but still trail college-ready goals
More than 81,000 Indiana high school students took the test in 2024-25.
What Indiana’s new absenteeism law actually does—and doesn’t do—to attendance policies
A state senator is among those seeking to clarify the state’s new school attendance law amid online confusion.
Fairbanks Foundation awards $13M to create new statewide apprenticeship program
The first students in the Career Apprenticeship Pathway, or INCAP, will start in fall 2026 and split time between school and the workplace.
Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degree programs ahead of state mandate
Students currently enrolled in any of the eliminated or suspended programs will be allowed to finish their degrees through a teach-out process, officials said.
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.
IU School of Medicine opens new $230M education and research building
The school’s primary classroom and education facility is being moved from its longtime home on the Indianapolis campus to be closer to the new IU Health teaching hospital, set to open in 2027.
Matchbook Learning leader terminated after alcohol, airfare charged to school card
A credit card assigned to the former charter school official accrued tens of thousands of dollars in travel, high-end dining and alcohol purchases.
Under new law, state needs to create high school workforce credential framework
The measure builds on recent education efforts to “reinvent high school,” meaning a curricular change to create additional high school credit pathways in addition to college prep.
UPDATE: Ivy Tech taps outgoing Louisville public schools chief as next president
Martin Pollio, who will succeed Sue Ellspermann at Ivy Tech, has led Kentucky’s largest school district as superintendent since 2017.
Edison School of the Arts, ex-CEO settle lawsuit tied to firing, racial slur claims
The former CEO of Edison School of the Arts, who sued the school over defamation after his termination in 2023, has reached a deal with the school to receive a judgment of about $269,000 in his favor.
High school credential bill moves forward with new higher ed oversight language
Gov. Mike Braun, Secretary of Education Katie Jenner and Higher Education Commissioner Chris Lowery are key supporters of the legislation.
Revised property tax reform bill would limit proposed revenue sharing for Indiana charter schools
The revised property tax reform bill would reduce the number of revenue sources that school districts would need to share with charters, as proposed in separate legislation.