HB 1423 is poised to pass any day now. It would establish the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation to oversee facilities, transportation, and accountability for all IPS and charter schools. The bill would bring about an unprecedented shift in our public education landscape and marks the culmination of a tumultuous year. Continue reading What Comes Next for IPS and Charter Schools After a Tumultuous Year?
Before passing the Indiana House, HB 1423 (which would create the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation), received an amendment that clarified how this legislation might impact school accountability and facilities for charter schools. We look at two things that stood out in the amendment as the bill is now being considered by the Senate. Continue reading An Amendment to HB 1423 Clarified Its Impact on School Accountability, Charter Facilities
House Bill 1423 is a policy package concerning Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and Indianapolis charter schools that stems from the final recommendations set forth by the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance at the end of 2025. Its advance comes amid further enrollment declines across public schools in Indianapolis that signal the need for structural reform. Continue reading HB 1423 Advances Recommendations from the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance finalized its recommendations for transportation, facilities, and school governance during a December 17 vote. Do they spell the dawn of a new day for IPS and charter schools or the deathknell of local democracy? We look at the particulars of the recommendations alongside misconceptions about them and how they might play out during the legislative session. Continue reading The ILEA’s Final Recommendations Are In. Here’s What Comes Next.
Cell phones have long been the bane of educators. But Indiana legislators decided to do something about it in 2024, passing a cell phone ban during instructional time. Now, during the upcoming session, they may upgrade that to a full, bell-to-bell ban during school hours. Is this a good idea? We explore the broader impacts of bans on student academics and well-being. Continue reading The Growing Separation of Technology and Classroom in Indiana
