IPS board renews agreements with six Innovation Network schools
The 6-0 approval extends the district’s relationship with the schools—most of which are charters—until June 2030.
Amelia Pak-Harvey, Chalkbeat Indiana
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Indianapolis Public Schools considers renewal of six Innovation Network schools
The schools up for renewal this week served a total of roughly 3,900 students last year and show varying levels of increased, decreased, or stagnant test results in the years immediately preceding and following the pandemic.
Lawrence Township teachers and administrators to receive raises
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township will lift pay for its roughly 1,000 teachers and its administrators.
IPS board unofficial election results: Thompson, Thomas, Cosby poised to win
The unofficial election results bring two candidates to the board with the help of charter-friendly political action committees that funded mailers, canvassing, and other outreach efforts.
Divide on Lawrence Township school board heightens ahead of election
The notable split stems from ongoing disputes among the five board members over compensation and academic achievement.
Future of John Marshall school building unclear after city withdraws offer to buy closed school
The city had planned to purchase the property from IPS for $725,000 as part of a project to transform the campus into an “Opportunity Hub” of social, community, and health services.
PAC money surges in heated race for IPS school board seats
The race for four seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board could significantly reshape the board’s makeup, with more candidates who are critical of charter schools.
Ex-IPS teacher at center of ‘fight club’ lawsuit charged with felony neglect
The charge comes after a lawsuit alleged Julious Johnican allowed and encouraged students to attack their 7-year-old classmate.
Tindley Accelerated Schools’ former CEO charged with defrauding charter network
Brian Metcalf, who served as CEO of Indianapolis-based Tindley Accelerated Schools from July 2019 to December 2022, was charged with nine counts of wire fraud.
Charter school supporters call on state to bolster Indianapolis transportation options
In some cases, charters are an option only for those families who can afford to drive or live close enough to walk to school.
Creek Point Academy withdraws bid to open in Andrew J. Brown location on far-east side
The withdrawal pauses a potential battle between Creek Point Academy and Andrew J. Brown Academy, which began when Andrew J. Brown moved to drop its for-profit operator.
IU Indianapolis expands automatic admissions pilot to IPS charter high schools
The announcement on Thursday builds off of the groundbreaking program IU Indianapolis and IPS announced in September that grants automatic admission to seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
Indy STEAM Academy in danger of closing after authorizer revokes charter
The charter authorizer also approved the expansion of GEO Next Generation Academy, which is on the same property as Indy STEAM.
Messy breakup at Indianapolis charter school tees up fight over students, teachers
The split between Andrew J. Brown Academy and National Heritage Academies involves facilities, finances, and more. One is looking for a new home and has a new operator. The other wants to start a new school.
School 87 parents demand accountability as board plans task force to review culture in IPS
The special task force approved by the board Thursday will be led by independent community leaders and mental health professionals, board member Hope Hampton told parents after their comments.
IPS plans to transfer school building to charter network in unique facilities deal
The school board will vote Thursday on a plan to transfer ownership of the Julian Coleman School 110 building to KIPP Indy.
IPS board president announces safety task force after lawsuit over ‘fight club’
Board President Angelia Moore said in a statement at Tuesday’s board meeting that the board was shocked and upset by what the video showed.
Parents worry about student safety in IPS after classroom ‘fight club’ video emerges
Parents are demanding more transparency from Indianapolis Public Schools following a lawsuit alleging that a former teacher at George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 encouraged “acts of violence” against a 7-year-old student with a disability.
State OKs Indianapolis school’s switch from charter to private, making it eligible for vouchers
The approval is another lifeline for the charter school, which was initially named Ignite Achievement Academy and tasked by Indianapolis Public Schools to improve an underperforming school near the city’s Riverside neighborhood.
Transportation changes coming to IPS in 2024-25 school year
Families in the school district will be required to opt in to transportation for the next academic year. IPS hopes this move will create more efficiency as it switches to four broad enrollment zones.