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Lewis Ferebee

Done

Indiana
March 5, 2019

D.C. City Council approves Ferebee as chancellor after a grueling confirmation process

Ferebee has gone on an outreach blitz in the district, winning a broad swath of support.

hiring season

Indiana
February 28, 2019

Divisions rise to the surface as IPS begins superintendent search

The unofficial kickoff in the search for a new IPS superintendent has raised a range of issues in the community.

under scrutiny

Indiana
February 12, 2019

As D.C. leaders vet Ferebee, his track record in Indy falls under a harsh spotlight

The D.C. City Council has until April 9 to confirm or reject Ferebee or he will automatically be confirmed.

a new era

Indiana
February 7, 2019

How Lewis Ferebee forged peace with charter competitors to reshape Indianapolis schools

Lewis Ferebee's innovation plan has undoubtedly transformed the state’s largest district. But he's leaving before some of the most telling results bear out.

Big questions

Indiana
February 6, 2019

5 questions on Lewis Ferebee’s record in Indianapolis as he seeks to lead D.C. schools

Ferebee is known for his work creating innovation schools, which are part of the district but run by charter or nonprofit operators.

dips

Indiana
January 8, 2019

After years of gains, most IPS high schools see dips in graduation rates

Five Indianapolis Public Schools campuses had declines of more than 3 percentage points

dramarama

Indiana
December 21, 2018

A look back on the biggest stories of 2018 in Indianapolis Public Schools

It was a tumultuous year for Indianapolis Public Schools — and one that ended with a dramatic change in leadership.

An Introduction

Indiana
December 11, 2018

What you need to know about Aleesia Johnson, IPS’ interim superintendent

Johnson, 40, is the first African-American woman to serve as the district’s superintendent, and she appears a likely contender to be a permanent successor to Ferebee.

For now

Indiana
December 7, 2018

Indianapolis Public Schools picks Aleesia Johnson as interim superintendent

Johnson will be the first African-American woman to lead the district.

Transitions

Indiana
December 5, 2018

With Ferebee’s departure, Indianapolis Public Schools could name an interim superintendent on Friday

The board will not vote this week on a permanent replacement or decide on details about the search process, according to a district statement.

change at the top

National
December 3, 2018

D.C., meet your next chancellor: 8 things to know about Lewis Ferebee and what he might bring to the district

With a modest demeanor and careful speaking style, Ferebee has kept a low public profile. But he has made a name for himself in education reform circles.

big moves

Indiana
Updated

Indianapolis’ Lewis Ferebee tapped as next chancellor of D.C. Public Schools

Under Ferebee's leadership, Indianapolis Public Schools pursued a slew of dramatic, and controversial, changes, including expanding "innovation" schools.

breaking

Indiana
December 1, 2018

Indianapolis’s Lewis Ferebee a finalist for D.C. schools chief job, sources say

Ferebee was in the running for the top post in Los Angeles earlier this year, though he eventually withdrew.

litmus tests

National
November 13, 2018

In a shift, more education reformers say they’re worried about schools’ focus on testing

The pervasiveness of the complaints about testing was striking.

Politics & Policy

Indiana
April 18, 2018

What it could mean for Indianapolis Public Schools if Ferebee is looking at new jobs

Although Ferebee has withdrawn his name from contention in Los Angeles, he still could be an option for other districts.
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