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March 20 marked the next step in Girls in Stem Academy’s ongoing saga. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved their request to rezone a former church property on the northwest side of Indianapolis within the boundaries of Washington Township. But this is far from over.
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Senate Enrolled Act 1 is complex. But far and away the piece that has garnered the most attention is the language in it around student retention. The legislation hypothetically opens the door to a massive increase in how many students are retained each year by Indiana schools.
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New HSE Superintendent Pat Mapes made comments in a March 13 WFYI article insinuating parents of chronically absent students do not value education. We aim to critique, not necessarily criticize, his comments.
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On April 8, Indianapolis is in for a total solar eclipse. Hopefully you get to be home with your kids to enjoy the most important sliver of the day. It’s a moment you don’t want to miss. And some simple preparation will ensure you maximize the event.
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The zoning hearing to decide if Girls in Stem Academy can operate in the old Witherspoon Presbyterian building in Washington Township took place February 29. The short of it? The rezoning was approved, paving the (still possibly winding) way for Girls in Stem Academy to occupy the building. The long of it? More complex.
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With Holcomb on the outs (of his own accord), there’s going to be a new sheriff in town (I don’t know where the Wild West references are coming from; forgive me). And that sheriff is going to appoint a new Secretary of Education. All ye who care about the quality of education in Indiana, need…
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In late 2022, Indianapolis Public Schools rolled out their Rebuilding Stronger initiative. With it, they noted an intention to go out for both a capital referendum and an operating referendum. By February of 2023, the operating referendum was dead, a major blow to IPS’ plans. Will they try again in 2024?
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Buried in the text of House Bill 1380 are a couple provisions that will have a major impact on the future of student learning in the Hoosier state. Buckle up. It’s time to get governmental.
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The main problem they’re trying to solve with Girls in Stem Academy? Despite women being approximately half of the US population, they make up just 28% of those employed in STEM professions. The school clearly believes Indiana, and Indianapolis in particular, can smash more of the glass ceiling for young girls.
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Welcome to Full Circle Indy. We’re a new education blog, covering all things K-12 in the Circle City (Indianapolis). I bet you have questions. We have some too because we think they often lead to the most interesting conversations. But let’s answer yours first and save ours for later.
