Indianapolis Public Schools budget plan could include layoffs, salary freezes
The finance update outlines a plan for cutting nearly $21 million from the cash-strapped district’s $269 million general fund budget for 2018-19.
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Indianapolis Public Schools sees upheaval in teaching ranks
The IPS district is seeing some of the effects of high school closings and budget woes on educators. Here’s a look at the latest numbers.
Carmel district should have disclosed facts behind dismissals, counselor says
Indiana's public access counselor found Carmel Clay Schools and its attorney tried to sidestep Indiana's public records law and "should have provided a factual basis" for the dismissals of two top administrators.
IPS Superintendent Lewis Ferebee withdraws as candidate for same job in Los Angeles
Ferebee said he made the call after discussing his options with his family, IPS board members and those handling the L.A. search process.
Architectural firm Odle McGuire Shook helps schools become safer
Currently, the firm is overseeing building expansions at Mt. Vernon Middle School in Fortville and Delta High School in Muncie. Both projects include plans to make the buildings more secure.
Indiana student scores lag after transfers to charter schools, study shows
A recently released study raises questions about whether charter schools improve academic achievement for students in Indiana more than traditional public schools.
Indianapolis Public Schools offers buyouts to up to 150 teachers
A minimum of 100 and a maximum of 150 educators would have to accept the offer for the district to go through with it. If 150 teachers accept the $20,000, the payouts could cost the district as much as $3 million.
New report takes stock of Indiana’s charter schools
Nearly two decades after charter schools started operating in Indiana, officials have released the first state-mandated report on what they look like and how they’re doing.
Salesforce gives IPS $500K grant to boost tech-focused high school program
The money will fund laptops, desktop computers, wireless high-speed internet and other tech-related needs for a new academy opening at George Washington High School next fall.
Indianapolis turns up effort to lure more experienced teachers
It’s the newest effort by Indianapolis education leaders to build the pool of teachers at a time when many schools struggle to fill teaching vacancies and rely on temporary educators.
Board of Education hits brakes on a plan to overhaul A-F school grades
That means for this year, the 2018-19 school year, and possibly longer, Indiana schools will be measured according to two different yardsticks—a state model introduced in 2016 and a federal system that complies with the new Every Student Succeeds Act.
Indiana education official against plan to arm teachers
A top education official in Indiana is opposing President Donald Trump's suggestion that arming teachers would be an effective way to prevent mass shootings in schools.
Mind Trust CEO Harris leaving education reform group after years of influencing IPS
Brandon Brown, the senior vice president of the group who previously worked under Mayor Greg Ballard as charter school director, will succeed David Harris as CEO.
Lawmakers OK workforce system changes, despite complaints
Lawmakers said reforming the state’s muddled workforce development system was a top priority this session. Instead, they ended up bypassing bolder proposals and approving what some say are incremental, bureaucracy-laden changes.
Next crop of Indianapolis charter schools could have familiar faces
Four schools have indicated to the Indianapolis mayor’s office that they’re interested in applying for charters. Three would replicate existing school models.
Tech leaders hope state can leverage IoT opportunities, produce in-demand workers
Panelists at IBJ’s Technology Power Breakfast on Friday chewed on several ways to strengthen the state’s tech sector, including harnessing the so-called “internet of things,” making their workforces more diverse and improving education and mentorship in the field.
House, Senate agree on workforce changes, but critics say they don’t go far enough
The major change this year is to replace the existing State Workforce Innovation Council with a new board that legislative leaders hope will be smaller and more nimble.
IPS has second chance to learn playbook, cram for referendum
The school district’s decision to postpone planned ballot measures for $725 million raises questions about why leadership couldn’t get it right the first time.
Former Lilly exec makes seven-figure gift to local youth development group
The Indianapolis not-for-profit helps prepare African-American youth in the fourth grade and higher for academic and career success.
Indiana Senate backs control shift on troubled schools
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill further reducing the power of the Gary school board while allowing Ball State University to take over Muncie's schools.