Spending on the Indiana Choice Scholarship program has grown dramatically over 15 years. But vouchers only alleviate some of the cost of many private schools in the city.
The declines could set up financial challenges for both sectors as Indianapolis schools face a potential revamp.
Independent charter schools continued to outperform IPS, where Black and Hispanic students have not yet reached pre-pandemic levels of proficiency on the state exam.
More than 1,450 staff at schools were laid off Friday. Budget documents posted online indicate the school-based workforce could shrink by more than 450 positions.
A summer benefits program that helped Tennessee families pay for groceries is no longer available in most counties, so community organizations are stepping up.
The question of whether charter schools perform better academically than traditional IPS schools is a key focus of debates about funding and educational success.
The special legislative session made it look easy, but a timeline shows the embrace of school vouchers was never a foregone conclusion.
Average English scores dropped more in districts that adopted new reading curriculums, though experts urged caution in interpreting aggregate test score results.
Chicago will elect 10 new school board members in 2024, ending 30 years of mayoral control.
Other data projects focused on the effects of anti-trans laws and teacher salaries in Memphis.