Indiana legislators’ bills so far focus on cellphones, child care, and lessons on national identity

The ILEA’s recommendations are heading to lawmakers, who see the potential to replicate many of them throughout the state but could be skeptical of giving mayors more power.

The two proposals favored by the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance would dilute the power of the elected school board.

Once recommendations from the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance are finalized, they’ll head to state lawmakers.

New bills proposed by Indiana lawmakers would make the state’s existing cellphone ban in schools even stricter.

The endowment is waiting to approve a grant request from Indianapolis Public Schools until the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance finalizes its recommendations for the district.

Redistricting has dominated headlines and lawmakers’ time. But deregulation and the future of IPS may be in the cards in 2026.

The $1,000 grants allow qualifying students to get tutoring from approved vendors.

School food pantries have been preparing for more demand due to uncertainty about when people will receive federal nutrition assistance.

The lieutenant governor was out door-knocking in Avon, urging voters to reject a referendum to fund teachers and school programming. However, Avon schools says the district has the support of people who live in the community.