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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

MJ Slaby is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Indiana.

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What happened at the first meeting of the new board for Indianapolis schools

Apr 15, 2026

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What happened at the first meeting of the new board for Indianapolis schools

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation takes key powers from school boards, including the ability to ask voters to approve a referendum in the fall. Plus, Gov. Braun asks for child care voucher funding.

MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana
MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

IPEC will help shape education in Indy. Here’s information about its first meeting.

Apr 13, 2026

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IPEC will help shape education in Indy. Here’s information about its first meeting.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation will take over key aspects of schools in the city. Plus, are the UIndy and IU Indy nicknames too similar?

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Khan Academy’s founder predicted an AI revolution for learning. But it hasn’t happened yet.

Apr 10, 2026

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Khan Academy’s founder predicted an AI revolution for learning. But it hasn’t happened yet.

An Indiana high school was an early adopter of Khan's AI tutoring chatbot. Plus, how teens on Indy’s east side can build community and get paid at the same time.

MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana
MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

This teacher ditched screens. Here’s what happened next

Apr 9, 2026

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This teacher ditched screens. Here’s what happened next

Dropping ed-tech turned out to be a lot more work, but that could be why the experiment was successful. Plus, over 20,000 third-graders took part in Read to the Final Four.

MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana
MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Looking for education races on your ballot? Here’s why you’ll have to wait.

Apr 8, 2026

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Looking for education races on your ballot? Here’s why you’ll have to wait.

Lawmakers made changes in 2025 to school board elections and referendums. Plus, April 15 isn’t just Tax Day, it's your FAFSA deadline.

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Chicago school board to vote on urging Pritzker to reject Trump’s efforts to bolster private schools

Apr 7, 2026

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Chicago school board to vote on urging Pritzker to reject Trump’s efforts to bolster private schools

The Chicago board resolution denounces the Trump administration's efforts around vouchers and public funds for private schools. Plus, details on an upcoming heath care career camp for Indianapolis teens.

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Why the Classic Learning Test’s influence is growing in Indiana

Apr 6, 2026

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Why the Classic Learning Test’s influence is growing in Indiana

The test could help shape college admissions and school ratings in Indiana. Plus, meet the Philly students fighting to save their schools.

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Indiana universities cut hundreds of degree programs that don’t have enough students

Apr 2, 2026

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Indiana universities cut hundreds of degree programs that don’t have enough students

The cuts follow a state-mandated review of degree programs that failed to graduate enough students as defined by a 2025 law. Plus, Detroit schools are hiring students as influences. (Yes, really.)

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Here's who Mayor Hogsett picked to serve on Indy’s new education board

Apr 1, 2026

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Here's who Mayor Hogsett picked to serve on Indy’s new education board

The nine members of the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation were announced Tuesday. Plus, an NYC student who was detained by ICE for 10 months returns to school.

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Indiana

Trump admin pressured states to keep undocumented high schoolers out of career ed programs

Mar 30, 2026

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Trump admin pressured states to keep undocumented high schoolers out of career ed programs

Here's how states chipped away at Plyler protections for immigrant students. Plus, a roundup of news from across Indiana including open enrollment for summer learning labs and a new scholarship for nursing students.

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MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

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