Indiana

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.

Apr 15, 2026

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IPEC meets for the first time today. Who they are and what they're in charge of

A new governing body for Indianapolis schools will meet at the City-County Building this afternoon.

Apr 14, 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?

Apr 13, 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.

Apr 10, 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.

Apr 9, 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.

Apr 8, 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.

Apr 7, 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.

Apr 6, 2026

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There's no stopping Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

State lawmakers cut funding for the program, but now it's expanding to all Indiana counties.

Apr 3, 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.)

Apr 2, 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.

Apr 1, 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.

Mar 30, 2026

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