Indiana school’s $500 recruitment deal reignites voucher oversight debate
The incident involving a Noblesville school raises questions over who’s responsible for ensuring private schools that receive vouchers comply with state laws.
Erica Irish
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Dogged by money and enrollment troubles, Tindley to downsize charter network
Prominent Indianapolis charter network Tindley Accelerated Schools will consolidate its five schools to three amid continued financial hurdles that have hindered the organization in recent years.
Former mayor urges school leaders to ‘step up’ to protect charter schools
As the school choice debate emerges as an issue in the presidential election, Bart Peterson, an architect of Indianapolis’ charter-school movement, says the schools aren’t fighting back strongly enough against their critics.
Vaping, ticket scalping, drug prices on agenda for summer study
The Legislative Council, which is composed of members of both parties and chambers in the Indiana General Assembly, on Tuesday approved a 10-page list of topics that lawmakers will study for proposed legislation next year.
Amendment to payday loan bill unable to calm community advocates
Even after lawmakers worked hours overnight to craft an amendment to a controversial bill regulating payday and subprime loans, opponents remained frustrated.
Demonstrators at teacher rally tell Holcomb to ‘come closer’
Hundreds of educators, administrators, students and community members flocked to the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday to show their frustration with Indiana’s treatment of public education.
Lawmakers move redistricting bill that would leave them in control of maps
Senate Bill 105, authored by Elections Chair Greg Walker, R-Columbus, would establish a series of standards lawmakers would use to redraw district lines following population reapportionment, which occurs each decade after the completion of the U.S. Census.
Counties seek state relief from big-box retailer tax appeals
In Indiana alone, there are more than 300 pending tax appeals involving big-box retailers. County leaders are seeking a statewide legislative fix.
House committee passes tighter rules for virtual schools
House Bill 1172, authored by Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, outlines new rules to better assess and guide the educators, parents and students engaged in virtual school.
IU establishes new research center focused on inclusion, socioeconomic barriers
The Center for Research on Inclusion & Social Policy is in the process of developing several projects, including a study of international migration to Indiana, evictions in Indiana counties and the impact of race on homeownership, based on a recent report by the Brookings Institution.
House Democrats pick new leader as GOP supermajority remains uncertain
Republicans won 66 of the chamber’s 100 seats on Tuesday, one short of the two-thirds majority that has rendered Democrats totally without power. But the results of one race remain unknown.
Indiana gaming regulators enlist market experts to study sports betting legalization
In late July, the Indiana Gaming Commission entered into a two-year contract with Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC, a market analysis firm specializing in the nation’s burgeoning sports wagering industry.
IBJ EXCLUSIVE: Emails reveal plans, intense ‘war room’ effort to lure Amazon’s HQ2
Records provided to IBJ give behind-the-scenes insight into the all-hands-on-deck effort to attract the $5 billion project to Indianapolis, including setting up secret meetings, weighing several possible sites, and discussing “creative” incentives such as building a charter school on the prospective campus.
Priorities evolve as ‘Good Bones’ stars begin filming fourth season
Mother-daughter duo Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak plan to tap new neighborhoods, open a retail shop and further expand into vacation rental properties.
Indy Eleven crashes top five in USL attendance
Soccer franchise getting big boost from move to larger league.
Bird, Lime planning comeback as city rolls out application for scooter firms
Electric scooters could soon be back on Indianapolis streets, as Wednesday marks the first day that scooter-rental companies are expected to be able to submit applications to the city for a license to operate their businesses.
Not-for-profit kicking off effort to build 150 units of affordable housing in Twin Aire area
SEND’s investment is possible due to the group’s sale of the Wheeler Arts Community building in Fountain Square.
‘Put your eye up to the universe’ at the Goethe Link Observatory
The former research facility in Morgan County reopened in 2012, after being shuttered 24 years, with a new focus on public engagement and education.
New owner, chef give Le Peep needed update
The local chain—under new owner Pars Restaurant Group LLC—is rolling out major changes. The old logo remains but new food and a new look are in the offing.
Indy Parks board approves $70M plan for Broad Ripple Park
The plan calls for construction of a 75,500-square foot community center, a river walk and event pavilions, among other attractions.