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Will IPS Lose Control Over Referendums, Facilities, and Transportation?

Across ten pint-sized pages, House Bill 1501 proposes to 1) Establish a three-year “centralized school facilities pilot program,” and 2) Establish a three-year “student transportation pilot program.” It also creates a mechanism by which these pilot programs can be made permanent after the initial three years. Today, we dive deep into the potential impact of this legislation. Continue reading Will IPS Lose Control Over Referendums, Facilities, and Transportation?

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The Fate of IPS and Public School Enrollment Trends Across Marion County

The recently-proposed HB 1136 put a spotlight on public school enrollment trends, both in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and across the state. Today, we unpack enrollment for IPS, local charter schools, and all the other districts around Marion County. Is public school enrollment declining everywhere, or just in IPS? Continue reading The Fate of IPS and Public School Enrollment Trends Across Marion County