IPS board taps deputy superintendent to serve as interim leader
Aleesia Johnson was picked to replace the departing Lewis Ferebee. She will be the first African-American woman to lead the district.
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IPS board could name an interim superintendent as early as Friday
The district doesn’t plan to choose a new superintendent to replace Lewis Ferebee until after three new board members are sworn in next month.
Indiana superintendent seeks 3 percent increase in education funding
Lawmakers have expressed support for increasing teacher pay in the next two-year budget, but the size of Jennifer McCormick’s request could be much more than what’s available.
IPS leader Ferebee takes top job in Washington, D.C., school district
Lewis Ferebee will be the next chancellor of D.C. Public Schools, officials announced Monday, leaving a leadership hole at Indianapolis Public Schools, where he has served for five years.
IPS leader Ferebee a finalist for job in Washington, D.C.
Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lewis Ferebee is a finalist for the open Washington, D.C., schools chief job, according to someone with knowledge of the search process.
Future looks brighter in Martindale-Brightwood with new library, high school, community center
Residents of the struggling neighborhood showed up in force on Tuesday morning to celebrate milestones they said represented much-needed change and progress.
Backlash to big changes in Indianapolis Public Schools fuels board upsets
Two outsiders who have been critical of the Indianapolis Public Schools board ended up defeating incumbents in last week’s election, a change that could prove pivotal for a district that has garnered a national reputation for its partnerships with charter schools.
IPS teachers union president out after alleged mishandling of $100K
Rhondalyn Cornett was asked to resign and did so Thursday, according to the Indiana State Teachers Association. In a text message, she declined to comment.
Voters approve tax hikes to raise more funds for Indianapolis Public Schools
Voters in the state’s largest school district voted to approve two referendums that will raise about $272 million to help pay for operating costs and building improvements.
Survey: Indiana districts still struggling to find qualified teachers
An annual survey of Hoosier school superintendents shows 91 percent say their districts had a teacher shortage this fall.
Two suburban school districts seek tax hikes for security reasons
Noblesville School Corp. and Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. are asking voters to approve higher property taxes to pay for more safety and security efforts in their districts.
Charter school network looks to join Indianapolis Public Schools
One of the city’s largest charter operators could soon join Indianapolis Public Schools, in the latest sign that the line between charter and traditional public schools is becoming blurrier.
Obscure state law could shake up the race for the IPS board
Less than two weeks before the election for Indianapolis Public Schools board, a little-known law could throw a wrench in the race for one candidate.
Teachers union spends big on Indianapolis Public Schools in election
The political arm of Indiana’s largest teachers union is spending heavily on some of the candidates vying for seats on the board this November in the Indianapolis Public Schools board election.
Indiana ISTEP scores remain flat overall, but gaps grow for minority groups
Only half of the state’s elementary and middle school students passed both English and math exams in 2018, but the results released Wednesday were worse for students of color.
UPDATE: Indiana schools chief rules out running for another term
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick attributed the decision to a “governance structure” that is getting in the way of doing “what’s best for kids.”
IPS, Indy Chamber outline unconventional 3-year partnership to cut spending
The staff members and consultants would help the district implement some of the chambers’ broad recommendations for hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts in the coming years, including possible school closures, reduced transportation, and staff reductions.
Race on for Indianapolis Public Schools to get voters to OK tax hikes
With less than two months until Election Day, the effort to pass two referendums to increase funding for Indianapolis Public Schools is gaining momentum.
Purdue Polytechnic eliminates Broad Ripple High School from site search
Purdue Polytechnic High School on Friday announced it was no longer considering the former Broad Ripple High School building as a site for its second Indianapolis location.
Grading problems delay release of 2018 ISTEP results
It is unclear when test results will be released. Results had been expected to be made public next week.