MJ Slaby
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What education questions should we ask Indy mayor candidates? Help us make Chalkbeat’s voter guide.
The mayor of Indianapolis authorizes charter schools in the city and impacts students and educators in myriad ways. Help us create Chalkbeat’s voter guide before the primary election this spring. → Read More
From teaching about race to COVID and Rebuilding Stronger, here are our 5 most-read stories of 2022
From plans to restrict teachers’ approach to racial issues, to virtual attendance and a huge overhaul on the way for Indianapolis Public Schools, Chalkbeat Indiana’s most popular stories in 2022 gave readers plenty of variety. → Read More
Indianapolis school board updates map for districts that members represent
The districts were updated per state law to be more equal in terms of population, but the changes to their geographic borders are designed to minimize disruptions. → Read More
Improving community college retention rates: Ivy Tech launches program with 10 ‘high-impact’ habits
Ivy Achieves is aimed at students who are historically underrepresented in college and gives them 10 habits that will help them stay enrolled and complete their degrees. → Read More
From virtual reality to careers: How Indiana’s Boys & Girls Clubs use VR for workforce development
In minutes, students can go from being an engineer to a pilot and more, thanks to the club’s use of VR headsets and a partnership with a company that creates immersive simulations. → Read More
Teaching ‘world changers:’ Indiana’s 2023 Teacher of the Year applies history to today
Tara Cocanower, the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year, shares her approach to teaching and the best advice she’s ever received. → Read More
Midterm Elections 2022: Voting results for school boards in Marion County
See local election results for school boards in Marion County: Beech Grove, Decatur, Franklin, IPS, Lawrence, Perry, Pike, Warren, Washington and Wayne. → Read More
Indiana’s NAEP scores show biggest decline in math as leaders weigh COVID’s fallout
Indiana’s new scores on NAEP exams, known as “the nation’s report card,” have declined since 2019, with the biggest drop in math. Those results mirror nationwide trends since the pandemic began, and state officials say they’re responding. → Read More
Candidates for IPS school board would vote no on Rebuilding Stronger
The current Indianapolis Public Schools school board will likely vote on the district’s Rebuilding Stronger plan, but those on the ballot say they would vote no. → Read More
Your guide to 2022 school board elections in Marion County
Here’s what to know about the nearly 50 candidates for 29 seats on 10 school boards across Marion County. → Read More
Six candidates vie for three seats on Franklin Township school board
Two of the three incumbents face challengers in three races for the school board of Franklin Township, where voters recently rejected a capital improvement plan. → Read More
Beech Grove school board members run unopposed in upcoming election
Two of the candidates running for reelection in the Beech Grove district are longtime board members in the district, which is working to address its teacher shortage. → Read More
Stay updated on the Indianapolis Public Schools board with Chalkbeat texts
Get regular updates from Chalkbeat regardless of whether you can attend IPS board meetings, and text your questions to us. → Read More
What to know before IPS unveils Rebuilding Stronger plan
Rebuilding Strong could dictate the future of IPS. Catch up on our previous coverage to prepare for its Tuesday unveiling by Superintendent Aleesia Johnson. → Read More
We’re your Chalkbeat Indiana team, and we’re excited to be here
It’s never a dull moment in Indiana education news, and the Chalkbeat Indiana team is ready to give you the stories you need as you make informed decisions about education in the state. → Read More