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"Under mayoral control, the mayor would oversee only one out of the 11 school districts. But voters in other school dist...
11/14/2025

"Under mayoral control, the mayor would oversee only one out of the 11 school districts. But voters in other school districts — the majority of Marion County — would still cast votes for a mayor."

Some groups have suggested increasing mayoral control of schools, either by reducing the number of charter authorizers, having the mayor appoint IPS school board members, or both. But how has that worked out in New York City and Chicago?

"While supporters of charters and IPS schools want different things from the ILEA, one idea has garnered support from bo...
11/13/2025

"While supporters of charters and IPS schools want different things from the ILEA, one idea has garnered support from both sides: the need for a universal accountability system."

A universal school ratings system could provide parents with helpful information and inform high-stakes decisions about interventions and closures. But what should it look like?

Indiana's new third grade retention requirement for students who didn't pass IREAD kicked in last year. We dig into the ...
11/10/2025

Indiana's new third grade retention requirement for students who didn't pass IREAD kicked in last year. We dig into the numbers and possible downstream impacts:

During the 2024 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 1, meant to spur improvements in student literacy outcomes. It also required all third grade stude…

During the 2024 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 1, meant to spur impr...
11/09/2025

During the 2024 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 1, meant to spur improvements in student literacy outcomes. It also required all third grade students who didn’t pass IREAD by the end of third grade be retained. How many students got retained? We finally have the data.

During the 2024 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 1, meant to spur improvements in student literacy outcomes. It also required all third grade stude…

5 of 6 Indiana school districts with a referendum on the ballot this week passed.
11/07/2025

5 of 6 Indiana school districts with a referendum on the ballot this week passed.

Voters in six Indiana school districts decided whether to support school referendums after lawmakers made several changes around the process and school funding earlier this year.

Just over 3,000 students were held back in 3rd grade as a result of Indiana's new retention law. Chalkbeat Indiana has m...
11/06/2025

Just over 3,000 students were held back in 3rd grade as a result of Indiana's new retention law. Chalkbeat Indiana has more:

This is the first school year Indiana students were held back under a 2024 law that aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade.

This new, interactive tool analyzing how well schools across Indiana (and the country) teach kids how to read is phenome...
11/04/2025

This new, interactive tool analyzing how well schools across Indiana (and the country) teach kids how to read is phenomenal. The 74

New analysis compares literacy vs. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. Is your school a Bright Spot?

Can you be a progressive and support school choice? I explore the question from a personal perspective in my latest post...
10/31/2025

Can you be a progressive and support school choice? I explore the question from a personal perspective in my latest post.

Can you be politically progressive and support school choice and charter schools? How much does it matter that a majority of Americans support school choice? Those were just some of the questions r…

The A-F grading and accountability system for schools is coming back in Indiana after a 7 year hiatus. This time, studen...
10/29/2025

The A-F grading and accountability system for schools is coming back in Indiana after a 7 year hiatus. This time, students will receive grades too.

Ever since the 2025 legislative session closed, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has been working on a new A-F accountability system for schools statewide. It’s been seven years since sch…

It’s been seven years since Indiana schools last got a letter grade, but they’re about to get one again. And this time, ...
10/29/2025

It’s been seven years since Indiana schools last got a letter grade, but they’re about to get one again. And this time, students are going to get graded in the process.

Ever since the 2025 legislative session closed, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has been working on a new A-F accountability system for schools statewide. It’s been seven years since sch…

"If your child is behind in the early grades, the odds that they will catch up decline every single year. Do. Not. Wait....
10/27/2025

"If your child is behind in the early grades, the odds that they will catch up decline every single year. Do. Not. Wait."

If your child is behind in the early grades, do not assume they will catch up

What are Indianapolis families most looking for from school transportation? This piece explores results from a recent su...
10/25/2025

What are Indianapolis families most looking for from school transportation? This piece explores results from a recent survey of hundreds of parents as ILEA considers recommendations.

As the ILEA group considers major changes for the cities' school transportation system, parents voiced support for two proposed models.

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