Chalkbeat Indiana

Chalkbeat Indiana Chalkbeat Indiana, part of the nonprofit Chalkbeat network, is a local news website covering schools and school policy in Indianapolis. Have a news tip?

A question about education and schools? Here's how you can reach us: ckbe.at/contact-chalkbeat Get Indiana's most important education news delivered to your inbox: chalkbeat.org/pages/newsletters

The funding delay had schools scrambling to figure out how they might fill an unexpected budget gap, and some after-scho...
07/25/2025

The funding delay had schools scrambling to figure out how they might fill an unexpected budget gap, and some after-school programs abruptly closed.

Some superintendents are spending down reserves hoping frozen federal funds will be released soon. It’s not clear whethe...
07/25/2025

Some superintendents are spending down reserves hoping frozen federal funds will be released soon. It’s not clear whether the money is coming at all.

Charter schools, microschools, and other kinds of schools that aren’t considered underperforming could benefit.
07/24/2025

Charter schools, microschools, and other kinds of schools that aren’t considered underperforming could benefit.

After seven years without assigning A-F grades, the state has a new proposed framework to begin grading schools again.
07/24/2025

After seven years without assigning A-F grades, the state has a new proposed framework to begin grading schools again.

Summer Boismier told her students about digital library cards. That put her teaching career and livelihood on hold.
07/24/2025

Summer Boismier told her students about digital library cards. That put her teaching career and livelihood on hold.

Charter leaders want ownership of the IPS buildings in which they operate. Traditional public school supporters say IPS ...
07/24/2025

Charter leaders want ownership of the IPS buildings in which they operate. Traditional public school supporters say IPS should charge for all services it provides to charter partners.

Independent charters continued to outperform IPS and the district’s Innovation Network charter schools on the state test...
07/23/2025

Independent charters continued to outperform IPS and the district’s Innovation Network charter schools on the state test.

After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling
07/21/2025

After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling

Twenty states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging new Trump administration rules that bar undocumented immigrants from a ...
07/21/2025

Twenty states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging new Trump administration rules that bar undocumented immigrants from a host of federal programs, including Head Start and career and technical education offerings.

As students head back to school this fall, they may encounter ultrasound videos in s*x education class and notice fewer ...
07/21/2025

As students head back to school this fall, they may encounter ultrasound videos in s*x education class and notice fewer mentions of DEI. Both changes are due to new laws from the Statehouse.

Gayathri Ramkumar, a teacher at Aurora Central High School, aims to get students talking about math. Her lessons combine...
07/18/2025

Gayathri Ramkumar, a teacher at Aurora Central High School, aims to get students talking about math. Her lessons combine strategies from the U.S. and India.

The Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education funds while it reviewed the programs for signs they were adv...
07/18/2025

The Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education funds while it reviewed the programs for signs they were advancing a “left-wing agenda.” Officials warned states not to use money for “unallowable activities.”

Address

719 Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46203

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Chalkbeat Indiana posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Chalkbeat Indiana:

Shortcuts

Share

Category