Amelia Pak-Harvey
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How one middle school teacher grew his students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges
Sixth grade teacher Jacob Gregory uses basketball to foster a love of math among his students. → Read More
Tutoring combats learning loss, but few students have access after pandemic
Even as schools wield billions of dollars in federal COVID relief, only a small fraction of students have received tutoring to combat pandemic learning loss. → Read More
Stalled tax plan to revive Indianapolis Public Schools pushes charters and district further apart
Political fallout over a stalled Indianapolis Public Schools operating referendum has left scars on an urban educational system that community members worry is becoming increasingly fractured. → Read More
Edison School of the Arts staff, students call for resignation of executive director
Allegations that Edison School of the Arts Executive Director Nathan Tuttle used a racial slur elicit charges from teachers and students that a toxic and fearful environment has prompted staff to leave. → Read More
Attorney general finds Indianapolis Public Schools did not violate $1 law
IPS did not violate the law that requires school districts to offer closed schools to charter school operators for $1, Indiana attorney general finds. → Read More
Legislation would require Indiana districts to share property tax revenue with charters
A Senate proposal would require districts to give a portion of their operating referendum funds to local charter schools, which aren’t eligible for the ballot measures to raise revenue. → Read More
Speedway schools seek renewal of 2016 operating referendum to pay for staff
Speedway is one of three Marion County school districts with a spring referendum. → Read More
Perry Township teacher wins $25,000 Milken Award for leadership and innovative practices
The award, funded by the Milken Family Foundation to recognize excellence in education, is one of 35 distributed nationwide. Teacher Brittany Tinkler said she will use some of the money to support “rich learning experiences” for her students. → Read More
HIM By HER, previously denied a charter over financial concerns, later closed amid finance issues
HIM By HER charter school opened despite repeated concerns over its financial projections. Now the school is the latest to close in the Martindale-Brightwood community. → Read More
IPS moves ahead with parts of Rebuilding Stronger plan despite lack of operating referendum
Indianapolis Public Schools will move forward with parts of its Rebuilding Stronger plan set for 2023-24, including preschool expansion and school closures. → Read More
IPS partners with National Education Equity Lab to bring Harvard, UPenn classes to students
The partnership launched this semester with 25 students at Crispus Attucks High School taking psychology and poetry courses. → Read More
IPS test scores have rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels, but remain far from 2025 goal
Indianapolis Public Schools has largely recovered to pre-COVID levels on the state ILEARN test, but has a long way to go before reaching its goal of having half of all students proficient by 2025. Can federal relief funds help? → Read More
IPS test scores have rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels, but remain far from 2025 goal
Indianapolis Public Schools has largely recovered to pre-COVID levels on the state ILEARN test, but has a long way to go before reaching its goal of having half of all students proficient by 2025. Can federal relief funds help? → Read More
Amid pushback, Indianapolis Public Schools tables operating referendum vote
In a speech, Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said it’s “concerning” when groups publicly declare they can’t support funding for much needed improvements to schools → Read More
Indy Chamber says it can’t support Indianapolis Public Schools tax increase as proposed
The powerful business group helped IPS pass its last tax increase in 2018, but has concerns about efficiencies and new taxes amid existing economic challenges. → Read More
Indianapolis Public Schools offers more referendum funding for Innovation charters amid pressure
IPS has proposed more money for Innovation charters under an operating referendum it hopes to put on the May ballot. But charter advocates who’ve pressured the district about the issue still say it’s not enough. → Read More
New Indianapolis school board could mark unprecedented era for charter supporters
Members of the IPS school board are notable for their backgrounds, and for the fact that all of them have received backing from groups that support charter schools. Is a shift in the balance of power in Indianapolis schools underway? → Read More
Charter school group files complaints against IPS with attorney general’s office over $1 law
Indiana Charter School Network files complaints against Indianapolis Public Schools over $1 law. → Read More
Tension over ballot measure to fund Rebuilding Stronger could get Indiana lawmakers involved
Indianapolis Public Schools delayed its vote on a $413.6 million operating referendum to help pay for the Rebuilding Stronger revitalization plan, following criticism from charter schools about how the potential additional funding could be divided up. → Read More
New Decatur High Ability Academy will be open to students outside of district
Decatur High Ability Academy will launch in 2023. Staff at the school, which will accept students from outside the district, won’t be part of the local teachers union. → Read More