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Is the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation the Death Knell of IPS?

House Bill 1423’s passage officially established the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC). Cue much cheering among charter school advocates and much wringing of hands from traditional public school advocates. Some even fear this new body marks the death knell of IPS. Are their fears founded or does this pave the way to a brighter shared future? Continue reading Is the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation the Death Knell of IPS?

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A-F Grades for Indiana Schools are Back. They Could Be Central to School Accountability in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Department of Education just finalized a new system for assigning A-F letter grades to schools across the state. The IPEC could adopt this system for local accountability, meaning letter grades could have direct implications for potential school closures in Indianapolis over the coming years. Continue reading A-F Grades for Indiana Schools are Back. They Could Be Central to School Accountability in Indianapolis.

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Five Ways the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation Will Change Our Landscape

House Enrolled Act 1423 triggers a seismic shift in our local education landscape. The bill establishes the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC) to oversee transportation, facilities, and accountability for both Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and charter schools. We cover four structural shifts in our education landscape that are on the way as a result. Continue reading Five Ways the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation Will Change Our Landscape