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Lewis Ferebee

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.
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Although Ferebee has withdrawn his name from contention in Los Angeles, he still could be an option for other districts.
Indiana
April 17, 2018

Indianapolis Public Schools’ Lewis Ferebee is a finalist to lead Los Angeles schools

The Los Angeles Times reported Monday that Ferebee is among the finalists to lead the nation's second-largest school district.
Indiana
March 8, 2018

Walton gives Indianapolis Public Schools $1.7 million to increase principal power

The foundation is known for offering startup grants for charter.
Indiana
March 6, 2018

Indianapolis Public Schools didn’t follow the playbook on its big tax request. Now it’s playing catch-up.

District officials said backpedaling on the referendums showed responsiveness to community concerns.

breaking

Indiana
March 5, 2018

Indianapolis Public Schools suspends $725 million tax hike plan after business leaders’ criticism

The Indianapolis Public Schools board voted 6-0 to withdraw the proposal.
Indiana
February 28, 2018

Will Indianapolis change its magnet admission rules to keep siblings together?

In the long-term, the change could come with a steep price tag.
Indiana
February 20, 2018

Teacher raises would survive $211 million cut from Indianapolis Public Schools funding request

The scaled-back request would raise about $725 million over eight years.
Indiana
February 16, 2018

Indianapolis struggles to balance how much money schools need with what people will pay

Without that extra money, Superintendent Lewis Ferebee said, the district would have to burn through its savings or make vast cuts.
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