Rokita files lawsuit against IPS for ‘frustrating’ immigration officials
The lawsuit alleges Indianapolis Public Schools maintains policies that violate Indiana’s anti-sanctuary statute.
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Avon voters approve school tax renewal despite Beckwith opposition
The decision came as communities in four other Indiana districts also approved school tax questions in special elections.
Lilly Endowment offers up to $500M to Indiana colleges, universities for AI study, strategies
The initiative is expected to “support Indiana colleges and universities in their ongoing efforts to address the implications of a rapidly evolving technology in their institutions and the lives of their students,” Lilly Endowment said.
IPS school board approves sale of John Marshall building for $350,000
The sale of a 16-acre portion of the 40-acre John Marshall campus at 10101 E. 38th St. marks the end of the district’s history with the school, which first opened in 1967.
No new Indiana child care vouchers to be issued until 2027
Family and Social Services Administration leaders announced the moratorium at a quarterly fiscal meeting Wednesday, in the agency’s latest strategy to contain enrollment—and cut expenses.
IPS changes Office of Racial Equity amid national backlash to DEI
The transition was meant to ensure “that every student has what they need to be successful, regardless of their identity,” the district said in a statement Wednesday.
Braun taps DWD commissioner to lead IEDC
Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday announced the appointment of Josh Richardson as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Report: Indiana workforce system seeks bigger role in meeting state’s labor needs
A system of regional workforce development boards wants to lead the way on solutions to Indiana’s “immense” labor needs—but fragmentation, funding and other challenges limit its effectiveness, the Indiana Workforce Alliance has found.
IPS plans to use $1.2M from sale of paintings on arts education
Many of the pieces of art, which date from the 1890s through the 1970s, once hung in IPS schools that are now closed, according to the district.
School referendums: 6 districts to seek funding for teacher pay, class size, buses
This year’s referendums are a test case in voter support at a time when Indiana is lowering property taxes and increasing how much of that funding some districts must share with charter schools.
Trump administration seeks to move special education to different agency
Moving the program would not necessarily impact distribution of funding to the states. The money for the current school year has already been sent to states.
Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms
For the nation’s 4 million teachers to stay relevant and help students use the technology wisely, teachers unions have forged an unlikely partnership with the world’s largest technology companies.
Indiana moves closer to new grading system for schools
A second draft of an accountability system for Indiana schools was presented to the State Board of Education by Indiana Department of Education officials on Wednesday.
Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education, civil rights enforcement
The cuts play into President Trump’s broader plan to shut down the Education Department and parcel its operations to other agencies.
Purdue plans to spend $70M for downtown Indianapolis apartment property
The market-rate apartment complex, which is almost fully leased, is a four-story, 400,000-square-foot property that occupies an entire city block.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Indiana puts employers out front in talent push
ITAs bring together employers to identify priority occupations, define the competencies students need to demonstrate and develop standardized training.
New IU Indy program to blend sports management and law
When Horizon League Commissioner Julie Lach first heard the proposal for a new sports law program intended to prepare students for leadership roles in the sports industry, she not only thought it was fantastic, but also that it was a need.
No new incentive dollars for Indiana colleges, but performance tracking continues
But under Indiana’s latest budget, no new outcome-based dollars will be distributed until at least the next budget cycle.
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program faces challenges along with growth
Backers of the program for students from low-income backgrounds say it can adapt to Indiana’s new emphasis on career and technical education, along with other shifts.
Trump administration resumes student loan forgiveness
Even as the Education Department reopens loan forgiveness, the ongoing government shutdown could slow the agency’s ability to process discharges quickly.