After years of failure, IPS considers drastic change for east-side school
District leadership says all options are on the table for John Marshall High School.
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Washington Township residents weigh tax increase for schools
The district is hoping to raise $185 million for construction and $6.5 million for its general fund, which covers day-to-day expenses.
Indiana schools chief proposes statewide pre-K education
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz is calling on lawmakers to adopt a pre-kindergarten program that would include all students regardless of family income. She estimates her plan would cost about $150 million a year.
IPS eliminates substitute teacher crisis almost overnight
The district is reporting that its sub crisis is virtually gone, wiped away just months after bringing on a private company to recruit and place substitute teachers.
Strapped Muncie Schools district plans to cut 37 teaching jobs
A financial review this year found the Muncie Community Schools system has a $16 million deficit.
Noblesville High instructor pushes to change the educational system
If the 60 students in Don Wettrick’s innovations class at Noblesville High School aren’t willing to fail, they won’t succeed in his class.
Senate report: Illegal immigration costs state $131M
The study factored in K-12 education, health care and incarceration costs. But advocates say undocumented immigrants also add to the economy by paying taxes and purchasing goods.
Committee studying how to replace ISTEP holds first meeting
The 23-member study panel, which is comprised of educators, state officials and academics, heard expert testimony during a three-hour hearing at the Statehouse.
Schools with higher-paid teachers may benefit from IPS proposal
IPS is moving toward a “weighted” budgeting system that will use a formula to set individual school budgets based on enrollment and need—a break from the current system.
More public schools raising funds through naming rights
An idea that started with professional sports teams and worked its way through colleges and universities has taken root in public schools around the United States.
Bathroom guidelines for transgender students leave Pence, Ritz at odds
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Friday said the federal government has “no business” in mandating bathroom policy at public schools. But state superintendent Glenda Ritz rallied behind the guidelines.
ISTEP review panel’s leader says exam is ‘just too long’
The leader of a new state panel says the committee will be doing a deep analysis to recommend a replacement for Indiana's unpopular ISTEP student exam.
New state data system for education, jobs faces funding issue
Indiana will get its first look this summer at a new $3.9 million data system that aims to help the public and state agencies better plan and make decisions about education and jobs. But the “Indiana Network of Knowledge,” or INK, lacks long-term funding.
IPS approves ‘newcomer’ school, two innovation schools
Just a week after the Indianapolis Public Schools board heard a proposal to create a school for students who are new to the country, the plan won approval Thursday night. The board also OK’d plans to convert two district schools to “innovation” status.
Hamilton County schools worry how voter turnout will impact referendums
Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Noblesville Schools are proposing tax-raising referendums on the ballots next week. There’s concern that hotly contested primary races will bring naysayers to the polls.
City seeks to lead redevelopment of downtown IPS site
The Hogsett administration is in discussions with school administrators to take over decision-making on the 11-acre Massachusetts Avenue property and might even buy the site.
Indiana announces elementary school robotics program
The governor's office said Friday that 400 schools will be picked to participate in the program, which aims to shepherd students into career paths related to science, technology, engineering and math.
IPS considering school for children new to the country
The school would offer instruction designed to help students master English and would serve as a hub for immigrant families, connecting them with community organizations offering everything from health care to adult education programs.
High School internship program grows to include 80 businesses
The Noblesville High School internship program, which started with about 20 students and a handful of local businesses a few years ago, is far exceeding school officials’ expectations.
IPS board chief recuses herself from Mass Ave land sale
To avoid appearances of a conflict of interest, Mary Ann Sullivan has removed herself from the bid process because of her husband’s ties to the two Milhaus bids.