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Stacy-Marie Ishmael joins Chalkbeat’s Board of Directors
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Stacy-Marie Ishmael joins Chalkbeat’s Board of Directors

Chalkbeat is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Stacy-Marie Ishmael, a leader in digital media and the future of journalism.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | December 1, 2016
Will Indiana Republicans now move to make the state superintendent job appointed?
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
Will Indiana Republicans now move to make the state superintendent job appointed?

With Glenda Ritz in the role, Republicans pushed to limit the superintendent's powers.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | November 23, 2016
Indiana House speaker calls for a big expansion of preschool support
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
Indiana House speaker calls for a big expansion of preschool support

Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma also said a priority for 2017 would be to get more schools to shift spending to the classroom and away from administrative and support services.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | November 22, 2016
Glenda Ritz leaves office with an unexpected legacy: An energizing leader but also a one-hit wonder?
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
Glenda Ritz leaves office with an unexpected legacy: An energizing leader but also a one-hit wonder?

The polarizing education leader's four-year run in elected office ended in defeat to Jennifer McCormick Tuesday.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | November 10, 2016
The basics of Glenda Ritz: A lone voice at the top against Republican education agenda
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
The basics of Glenda Ritz: A lone voice at the top against Republican education agenda

This is one of two stories summarizing the basics facts about Indiana’s two major party candidates for state superintendent. A more detailed story about Glenda Ritz's policy positions can be found here. To learn more about Jennifer McCormick, go here. To see all of Chalkbeat’s “basics” stories, go here. To read all

By 
Scott Elliott
 | January 18, 2014
The basics of John Gregg on education: Pushing for changes on preschool, testing
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
The basics of John Gregg on education: Pushing for changes on preschool, testing

The Democratic candidate for governor is trying a second time to win the job.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | November 2, 2016
The basics of Eric Holcomb on education: Moving past the policy wars
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
The basics of Eric Holcomb on education: Moving past the policy wars

The Republican candidate for governor wants to set a new tone for talking about schools.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | November 2, 2016
With days to the election, these questions loom large over the future of Indiana schools
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
With days to the election, these questions loom large over the future of Indiana schools

What direction will Indiana choose and how will affect schools?

By 
Scott Elliott
 | October 31, 2016
A sweeping plan to boost Indy’s economy will push high schools to prepare students for open jobs
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
A sweeping plan to boost Indy’s economy will push high schools to prepare students for open jobs

The workforce skills gap is one of the biggest problems facing the city, former Deputy Mayor Jason Kloth said while announcing the $7 million initiative, called Ascend.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | October 25, 2016
A sweeping plan to boost Indy’s economy will push high schools to prepare students for open jobs
FROM Chalkbeat Indiana
A sweeping plan to boost Indy’s economy will push high schools to prepare students for open jobs

The workforce skills gap is one of the biggest problems facing the city, former Deputy Mayor Jason Kloth said while announcing the $7 million initiative, called Ascend.

By 
Scott Elliott
 | October 25, 2016

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