Salesforce announces $1M grant to Indianapolis schools
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ACLU of Indiana files new ‘intellectual diversity’ lawsuits against IU, Purdue
The professor-led lawsuits allege the state policies are unconstitutionally vague and infringe upon faculty members’ free speech and academic freedom.
Indiana counting on more data to help bring down chronic absenteeism
Student attendance has improved incrementally since 2022, but Indiana officials hope more data can help schools identify students with attendance issues and intervene sooner.
Valparaiso University selling Georgia O’Keeffe painting to spruce up dorms
“Rust Red Hills” by the famed modernist painter is estimated to be worth as much as $15 million.
Participation in voucher-like education choice programs soars in Indiana
Participation in Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts and Career Scholarship Accounts has grown dramatically after lawmakers expanded student eligibility and allowed uses for funding.
Training center helps Republic Airways pilots earn, keep their wings
The training center, a 272-room hotel for Republic employees and an 800-space parking garage are part of Republic’s $200 million corporate campus. A 122,000-square-foot headquarters building is under construction and expected to open in January 2026.
Ex-Edison School chief fired over racial slur now leads Indianapolis charter school
Nathan Tuttle, who was previously executive director and CEO at Edison School of the Arts, started as the K-8 principal of Matchbook Learning on June 1.
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts achieve max enrollment for first time
A law approved earlier this year extended eligibility for ESAs to the siblings of students who have disabilities, even if those siblings do not have disabilities themselves.
Five Marion County school districts get $7.5M to help students navigate college enrollment
The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation said the grants are part of a $14 million initiative to reverse declining college enrollment.
Believe Circle City High School joins IPS Innovation Network
Believe Circle City is a college and career preparatory school on the north side of Indianapolis that enrolls about 200 students.
McCormick emphasizes curriculum, accountability, teachers in Indiana education plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s new education plan calls for teachers to be paid at least $60,000 per year—an increase from the current $40,000 minimum.
IU expressive activity policy violates First Amendment, ACLU of Indiana lawsuit alleges
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Indiana University in a challenge to the university’s newly-implemented expressive activity policy.
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
Cost estimates of the new Saving on a Valuable Education plan vary from $276 billion to $475 billion over 10 years.
Cellphone bans spread in schools amid growing mental health worries
Of the nation’s 20 largest school districts, at least seven forbid use of cellphones during the school day or plan to do so, while at least another seven impose significant restrictions.
Indiana’s ambitious plan to boost apprenticeships ‘will be challenging,’ report says
Employer demand for workers continues to outpace Indiana’s supply of individuals looking for work, said Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute President Stephanie Wells, who authored the policy brief.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library available to most of state, but Marion County has limited access
In 85 counties in Indiana, all children under age 5 can register to read free books delivered to their home through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That’s 31 more counties than a year ago.
Butler University to convert Ross Hall into upscale hotel instead of demolishing it
Plans now call for the residence hall to be redeveloped into a 105-room hotel that will operate under Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s upscale Curio Collection flag.
IPS makes volunteers pay for own background checks, frustrating some parents
On Facebook, parents said the new registration disadvantages families who are from lower income brackets, those who struggle to use technology, and those whose first language isn’t English.
After slow start, state officials expect second-year uptick in career scholarship use
The CSA program offers high school sophomores, juniors and seniors up to $5,000 each year to offset expenses associated with participating in approved internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning and credential programs.
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, members of the team had set up a makeshift, internal sportsbook where athletes could wager on the times posted by themselves or teammates at meets.