Indianapolis Public Schools

Here’s what the referendum would cost and support.

IPS will make millions in cuts even if voters approve the ballot item. That’s led to criticism from some in the education community.

Students still have multiple opportunities to complete an assignment before they would receive a zero on an assignment.

The Marion County Election Board removed her from the ballot earlier this month. Cornett is challenging that decision in court and also filed as a write-in candidate.

A record number of school districts are seeking property tax increases this November. Search for details on your school district’s ballot question using our tool.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation also hired Andrew Strope, whose salary is not yet final. Rausch comes from a charter background, while Strope used to be IPS deputy superintendent.

The Marion County Election Board unanimously deemed a challenge against Cornett to be successful, while rejecting a challenge against Chris Bultman. Both challenges were based on the candidates’ party affiliation.

The coming school year will likely bring significant changes for Indianapolis schools, but the first day of school was all about building excitement and literacy skills.

Cornett voted in a single Democratic primary in Indiana, according to Marion County records. That falls short of a new requirement for school board candidates who want to affiliate with a party on the ballot.

A new Indiana law that lets school board candidates run under a political party is now threatening to knock the candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools District 4 board seat off the November ballot.

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.

IPS district leaders, charter policy architects, and current and former elected representatives are in the running.

Two of the five races for IPS school board have four candidates each. In District 3, candidates include the IPS board president and an influential charter school advocate.

Bultman will serve on the board until January, when an elected District 4 member will be sworn in. Both finalists for the appointed position said they are running in November.

The IPS board said yes to Cold Spring School’s request to be a charter school and stay in the IPS Innovation Network. It also approved two new innovation schools for one year.

The IPS school board seat is open after Allissa Impink resigned earlier this month. District 4 represents the southwest part of the school district.

It’s a critical year for school board elections in Indiana. What do you want to know from your Marion County school board candidates?

The IPS school board has a vacant seat after Allissa Impink resigned. The new board member will serve until a District 4 commissioner is elected and takes office in January.

Join us for a panel discussion on July 8 where we’ll dive into the changes for schools in the November election and what they could mean for schools and students.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation must decide whether or not to put a tax increase to voters in November.