IPS

Indiana University Indianapolis officially launches on July 1. More than 150 IPS students have enrolled at the new campus through the seamless admission program.

IU Indianapolis expands admission program to all IPS seniors, automatically enrolls eligible students

Aubrey Wright

Even more high schoolers in Indianapolis Public Schools will be automatically admitted to Indiana University Indianapolis as the seamless admission program expands.

George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 is located on the near north side of Indianapolis.

Lawsuit: IPS teacher encouraged students to beat up 7-year-old with disabilities

The complaint accuses teacher Julious Johnican of orchestrating a “fight club” style of discipline in his classroom, in which he “encouraged, instigated, and on at least one occasion recorded on his phone physical abuse” of the child by other students.

New standards for treating childhood obesity published, but advocates call for more

Bente Bouthier

The new treatments include intensive health and lifestyle programs for kids as young as six, and medication and surgery for adolescents who fall within BMI standards.

PS school board candidates in 2020 raised nearly $600,000 to compete for one of four seats. This year, there’s only one competitive race for a seat on the board, which will soon vote on a comprehensive overhaul of Indianapolis schools.

Did PAC money scare away school board candidates in Indianapolis?

Bente Bouthier

Why are fewer people stepping up to govern the state's largest school district? The answers people give range from polarizing politics to the daunting task of raising big campaign donations.