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.
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Architecture firm to fund rollout of STEM curriculum across IPS
American Structurepoint’s $250,000 gift combined with $100,000 from IPS will allow the school district to expand Project Lead the Way’s STEM curriculum from five schools to more than 50.
IPS adds schools to ‘innovation’ program, reshaping district
In dramatic shift away from a traditional centralized district, more than 10 percent of IPS students soon will attend schools outside of district control.
State puts brakes on plan to revamp high school diplomas
After a long debate, board members said they didn’t have enough information to make a decision.
IPS board postpones vote on proposals for Mass Ave site
Originally set to vote Thursday, board members decided they needed more time to examine proposals for redeveloping the former Coca-Cola bottling plant site and to get feedback from neighbors.
Proposals on teacher pay, scholarships back from dead
The state legislature on Wednesday brought back to life all or part of two education bills that had pretty much been given up for dead.
Teacher-pay bill dies on sidelines in Indiana House
Indiana House lawmakers on Thursday effectively killed a proposal that would have diminished the power of teachers unions amid an intense backlash from labor leaders and opposition from within the GOP.
UPDATE: House panel OKs medical malpractice cap increase
Medical malpractice victims would be able to receive more compensation under a bill passed on Monday by an Indiana House committee
Ferebee gets a raise, contract extension despite complaints
The new contract increases Ferebee’s potential pay to $287,000 a year and extends his contract until 2019.
Teacher pay legislation opposed by unions faces uncertain fate
One proposal that would give school districts authority to negotiate higher pay with individual teachers faces an uncertain fate after the Republican Senate leader pronounced it dead Thursday. Another measure is still alive in the House.
IPS expects enrollment to continue shrinking
Despite school choice options and other efforts to recruit families, the state’s second-largest district expects to lose 968 students next year.
Senate passes bill calling for ISTEP study panel
A measure passed on a 38-10 vote would create a 22-member panel to "study alternatives to the ISTEP" and "make recommendations for replacing" the test.
Noblesville High School student creates app for hall passes
Pass Whiz, the app created by 17-year-old Zack Baker, allows students to request a pass to leave the classroom which teachers can approve or deny by tapping a button.
Indiana teacher pay bill advancing despite criticism
Many school district administrators and Indiana's teachers unions are arguing against a legislative proposal that would give districts the authority to negotiate higher pay with individual teachers.
Pence expresses ‘confidence’ in ISTEP report despite alterations
A review of documents showed a top education official made significant alterations to a report that detailed a so-called independent investigation into the unpopular standardized ISTEP+ exam for students.
Indiana official had say in independent report on tests
A report summarizing what was billed as an independent investigation into Indiana's new, unpopular standardized student exam includes edits and suggested changes by a state administrator hired by Gov. Mike Pence's State Board of Education.
Teacher, parents tell board to skip raise for Ferebee
A handful of parents and educators spoke out against a proposed raise for Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lewis Ferebee at school board hearing Tuesday night, calling on the district to spend the money on other needs.
Technology concerns arise as state approaches ISTEP testing
This year’s exam, created for the first time by the British testing company Pearson, will be largely administered on computers instead of on paper. That has educators—stung by a string of recent testing problems—on edge.
Plan to change teacher pay, pensions passes after debate
A bill that would create a path for teachers to try to negotiate extra pay and manage their own pension funds passed the Indiana House on Wednesday despite passionate opposition from Democrats and others.
Indiana school district grades change little with reprieve
More than three-quarters of Indiana's school districts are receiving A or B grades under the state's rating system.