One thing that this legislative session proved is that the charter school sector carries weight as a collective. It is as much a political force as it is an educational force, its strength largely matching IPS. So where does the sector go from here? And what will its relationship be with IPS in the years to come? Continue reading Where Next for the Indianapolis Charter School Sector?
Three bills could have wide-ranging impacts on how property tax revenue is used to fund public schools across Indiana. We dig into the particulars of each and how they might impact our educational landscape moving forward. Continue reading Indiana is on the Precipice of Breaking New Ground in How it Funds Schools
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?
