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Good morning from Amelia at Chalkbeat Indiana!
Leading your inbox this morning is more news on the race for the District 4 seat on the Indianapolis Public Schools board.
One of my first reporting jobs was covering public schools in Lowell, Massachusetts. I didn’t think I’d be in another Lowell High School again in my career — but indeed that’s where I was last week, this time in Lowell, Indiana.
I’m curious about the odds that some school districts may be up against when it comes to passing a referendum in the fall. I visited this community to try to find out. Be on the lookout for that story in the coming weeks, and if you have thoughts on your district’s referendum, feel free to reach us at [email protected]! I may like to use that for my story.
As always, you can reach us there with story ideas and tips as well.
A new school year needs strong local reporting. Help Chalkbeat’s reporters keep asking the questions that matter.
Local News
The Marion County Election Board took her off the ballot. Now, she’s challenging that decision in court.
The Marion County Election Board removed Cornett from the ballot for IPS school board. Now, she’s challenging the decision in court and filed as a write-in candidate.
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What We’re Reading
Florida school board at the center of culture wars loses conservative majority, The Washington Post (Paywall)
What’s next for SEL? A conversation with the field’s new chief champion, EdWeek (Paywall)
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