Grading problems delay release of 2018 ISTEP results
It is unclear when test results will be released. Results had been expected to be made public next week.
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IPS starts process of finding new uses for Broad Ripple, John Marshall high schools
IPS is first seeking potential “civic and public uses” for the schools. But it also plans to study other opportunities, such as residential, retail or commercial opportunities.
Codelicious nearly doubles its fundraising goal as schools sign up for its cloud-based curriculum
Codelicious co-founders Christine McDonnell and Erik Young have bootstrapped the company since it launched development of its software-as-a-service-based science curriculum for elementary and middle school students in 2016. With 10 school systems as clients and a growing demand for its product, Codelicious is prepared to venture beyond Indiana.
With common enrollment, IPS magnet schools land 1,000 more applications
A new application system that allowed families to apply to many schools through a single website dramatically increased the number of students seeking spots in Indianapolis Public Schools magnet programs.
Mind Trust to provide office help to charter schools
A new not-for-profit launched with funding and support from The Mind Trust aims to help focus the time of charter school leaders on the classroom.
IPS’ big ask: What a $220 million referendum means for the district and its taxpayers
The district says that, to keep its main priority on the table—raising money for salary increases for teachers and staff—it made tradeoffs that could leave it financially vulnerable down the road.
Educator Eugene White to retire as president of Martin University
White, a former superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, was hired in 2013 to put the university on surer footing. The black liberal arts college on the city’s east side had seen a string of presidents come and go since the retirement of its co-founder in 2007.
Shortridge copes as high school more than doubles in size
Last school year, Shortridge had fewer than 450 students. This fall, enrollment has swelled to more than 1,000, following the closure of three of Indianapolis Public Schools’ other high school campuses.
Same-sex marriage could cost Catholic school counselor job
Roncalli High School said Shelly Fitzgerald has been placed on administrative leave after 15 years with the school.
Key lawmakers urge IPS to lease Broad Ripple High School to charter school
In a letter to Superintendent Lewis Ferebee and the IPS board, nine lawmakers urged the district to quickly accept a verbal offer to lease the building for up to $8 million.
Indianapolis schools land $7.5 million to fight drug abuse
The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation announced Tuesday that it would give $7.5 million in grants to 24 Marion County schools and districts to help fund substance-use prevention.
Campaign for IPS referendums gets a $100K boost from advocacy group
Stand for Children Indiana will also launch a vast door-knocking campaign in support of two referendums requesting an extra $272 million from taxpayers, the group announced Thursday.
Gary Schools gets bid for just one of 33 former school properties
The emergency manager who oversees the financially struggling Gary school district put 33 closed schools up for sale, but only one property received interest.
Even as IPS plans big cuts, construction of new buildings still possible
Superintendent Lewis Ferebee, who has made reducing the real estate owned by the district a cornerstone of his administration, mentioned the possibility of constructing new buildings during a media briefing this week.
UPDATE: Indianapolis Public Schools again scales back referendum to win chamber support
The new proposal—which comes after a week of intense negotiations between the district and the chamber—passed 5-0 at a meeting Tuesday night.
Indiana schools request 3,200 metal detectors under new program
The program will provide one free hand-held metal detector for every 250 students.
Computer science training summit at IU draws teachers nationwide
Hundreds of teachers assembled at Indiana University to take in lectures, hit the books and do some hands-on training as part of the inaugural Pathfinders Summer Institute.
Memory Bank: Running the presses
This photo, taken in 1915, shows students operating printing presses at Arsenal Technical High School.
Noblesville district seeks tax hike to fund more security at schools
Noblesville Schools announced Tuesday that it wants to expand its operating referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot. The hike would bring in an additional $50 million over eight years while doubling taxes under the current referendum.
IPS board votes to ask taxpayers for $315M, rejecting Indy Chamber’s plan
The school board pledged to continue discussions in the next week with the Indy Chamber, which released an alternative proposal last week calling for massive spending cuts and a significantly smaller tax increase.