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Hello and good morning from Aleks at Chalkbeat Indiana, here with a roundup of our top stories.

First up, IPS is making good on a promise to reconsider Innovation school contracts as it grapples with its budget.

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When Central Indiana schools are on fall break this year, IndyStar

Braun: Work-based learning hub opens to align with new Indiana diploma standards, WISH-TV

Ben Davis graduates can celebrate homecoming at this alumni event, Mirror Indy