A lull?

After years of rapid growth, only one new innovation school will open in Indianapolis next year
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Now What?

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Indiana

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Indiana online schools

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Indiana

April 12, 2019

At least 465 truant students were kicked out of Indiana virtual schools under a law meant to keep them there

Data requested by Chalkbeat shows, for the first time since the policy was put in place, how it plays out in schools.

Budget cuts

Indiana

April 11, 2019

Virtual schools see major budget cuts under Indiana Senate plan

Senate lawmakers have traditionally been more skeptical about virtual schools than their House counterparts.

Data analysis

Indiana

April 10, 2019

Indiana paid for thousands of students who never earned credits at virtual charter schools

While the number of online school students earning zero credits has decreased from 2017 to 2018, that figure still remains particularly high at some schools.

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This Indianapolis teacher’s salary covered the basics. Then came everything her students needed

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‘Excellence for all’: Aleesia Johnson explains why she wants to become IPS’ next superintendent

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the youngest learners

Indiana

April 17, 2019

National report downgrades Indiana for excluding some families from pre-K vouchers

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April 16, 2019

Indiana education advocates demand boost to school funding, teacher pay at Statehouse rally

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IPS referendum

money matters

Indiana

November 7, 2018

IPS’ $272 million referendums passed. Here’s what that means for teachers.

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Indiana

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FAQ

Indiana

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A lull?

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After years of rapid growth, only one new innovation school will open in Indianapolis next year

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