Indianapolis schools could see big governance shifts: New bill expands mayor’s role and student services

A new proposal in the Indiana statehouse aims to give the Indianapolis mayor greater control over schools while reducing the ...

Appointed board for Indy schools threatens democracy | Opinion

Our major concern: As an appointed board, the Indianapolis Public Education Corp. would be more accountable to the mayor and ...
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Legislation calls for new mayor-appointed board over Indianapolis schools, charter schools

A much-anticipated proposal that would give the Indianapolis mayor more power over schools while reducing the power of the ...

Indianapolis Public Schools dismantling began more than a decade ago

In 2011, The Mind Trust proposed giving the mayor control of IPS via an appointed board. Fourteen years later, that idea may ...
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ILEA backs new authority that would take some control from IPS board

The proposal approved by the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance on Dec. 17 will go to Indiana lawmakers for a final ...

Don't dilute IPS Board power. It's the answer for all students. | Opinion

Any structure diminishing the power of the independently elected IPS Board is unacceptable. The answer is right in front of ...
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Lawmakers will continue ILEA recommendations today

Work at the Indiana Statehouse starts this week with the bill that would remake education in Indianapolis. Driving the news: ...
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How a fractured Indianapolis school system reached the verge of a huge power shakeup

In December 2011, a well-funded nonprofit group founded by two powerful Democrats—a former Indianapolis mayor and his one-time charter school chief—floated a bold idea. It was a plan to radically ...