The new Indianapolis Public Education Corp. officially has a website up and running.

It's pretty bare bones - but if you're curious about what the board voted on yesterday or want to mark your calendar for future meetings, you can find it here: www.indianapolispubliceducationcorporation.com

New this afternoon: Here's a look at the agenda for the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation's first meeting tomorrow.👇

Indianapolis Public Education Corporation announces date and location for first meeting A new governing body for Indianapolis schools will meet for the first time on April 14.

Hey, IPS watchers! 📢

The newly formed Indianapolis Public Education Corporation meets for the first time tomorrow.

Here's a quick look at what you need to know, via our partners at @chalkbeat.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

How an Indianapolis high school is helping students in recovery find purpose For 20 years, Hope Academy has focused on teaching students with substance use disorder.

"Adriana has been sober for ~2 years. She’s been accepted to a beauty school & says to help others feel good in their own skin, just like she has learned to do herself.

'This school changed my life,' Adriana told @mirrorindy.org." Read Adriana's story here: mirrorindy.org/hope-academy...

That and kids are the future! If you care about what direction Indy is moving in, you should definitely care about what's up in our local schools! ☀️

...which is why we want to know: What's most important to you? Is there something you want to know more about in Indy's education scene?

Let @clairerafford.bsky.social and I know! We really want to make sure our work is useful, accessible and informative (and fun too!) (3/3)

At @mirrorindy.org, we're dedicated to covering education in a way that empowers communities & families to become more engaged in schools. And our philosophy is to cover the full spectrum of education — from birth to workforce.

That said, there's soooo much ground to cover... (2/3)

Public Editor: Who covers education in Indy? Parents have to work to find information about schools

🧵: It's no secret. Education can be difficult to follow in Indy. With ever increasing school choice, it can be a lot to keep up with!

In her latest column, @poynterinstitute.bsky.social's Indy public editor looked at how education is covered across the city. (1/3) mirrorindy.org/public-edito...

Of note: David Harris was selected to chair the new IPEC board.

Harris is a key figure in the Indy charter movement. He was charter schools director under former Mayor Peterson & founded The Mind Trust.

Harris resigned his board seat w/The Mind Trust today, per a statement from the nonprofit.

📩 From the inbox: Mayor Joe Hogsett has named his appointments to the new board created to oversee transportation and facility services for Indianapolis schools. Here's a look:

Here’s how athletes at Arsenal Tech are leveling up their mental health game A partnership with Riley Children’s Health is bringing sports psychology to the east side.

Arsenal Tech's football team is in training this offseason — exercising both the body & mind.

It comes as part of a new mental resiliency program equipping teens with the skills needed to set goals & bounce back from difficult moments.

More here via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/arsenal-tech...

High school students are spreading the word about voting Indy teens who aren’t old enough to vote can still help out at the polls. Here’s how.

Indy teens — including some who are not old enough to vote themselves! — are signing up to work the polls this spring.

And you can too!

Here's a look at Marion County's youth poll worker program & other efforts to get young people civically engaged: mirrorindy.org/marion-count...

Rooted School Indy faces uncertain future The charter school, going through renewal with the city, is pursuing a new authorizer.

It comes at the same time legislation awaiting Gov. Mike Braun's signature could limit charter authorizing in the city.

@mirrorindy.org has the latest on what to know ahead of a public hearing tonight at the school (2/2): mirrorindy.org/rooted-schoo...

🧵: Rooted School Indy, an eastside charter school, is up for renewal soon. It's authorizer has concerns about academics & enrollment, signaling a difficult path to renewal.

But that may not matter. The school is pursuing a new authorizer & things are moving fast. (1/2)

IPS elementary parents worry about budget cuts Parents have heard more art, music, gym and computer science teachers could split time between schools

So what does that mean for other schools as they await word on next year?

It's hard to tell. An IPS spokesperson declined our interview requests & admins have revealed very little in emails to parents.

Here's a look at what we know as schools review budgets. (2/2) mirrorindy.org/ips-teachers...

🧵: Speculation is flying this week after parents of IPS' Eliza Blaker School 55 heard their school may be asked to share some teachers with another elementary school next year.

It's a change IPS has made in a few elementaries already. One family told me the transition has been rocky. (1/2)

Warren Township delays move of 5th graders into elementary schools Here’s why the 9 elementary schools will become K-5 buildings in the 2027-28 school year.

After some delays, Warren Township has decided to move fifth graders back into elementary schools.

It'll take some construction & more time than planners anticipated. So how do parents feel?

Here's what three families had to say about the change, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/warren-towns...

How schools in Marion County responded to anti-ICE student protests Indy walkouts prompted schools to strike a balance between expression and safety.

Many schools sent home messages reviewing student attendance & code of conduct policies. So, where did Indy schools land?

We teamed up with @chalkbeat.org & @wfyi.bsky.social to find out. Check out our reporting here. (2/2) 👇 mirrorindy.org/marion-count...

🧵: Thousands of Indy students walked out of their schools last week to protest ICE.

The actions pushed educators across Indy to strike a balance between respecting free speech and facilitating student safety. (1/2)

Big changes await Wayne Township’s new superintendent Shenia Suggs talks academics, budgeting and planning for the future.

Snow days, student walkouts and big decisions about district budgets have all met Wayne Township's new superintendent Shenia Suggs in her first weeks on the job.

So what's next for the new leader? @mirrorindy.org caught up with the 33-year educator to learn more. mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...

You need to go see Pike’s girls basketball team before it's too late After a 21-game win streak, the team is chasing its first state championship.

Love this story from @theavgjourn.bsky.social about the Pike girls basketball team's remarkable season.

They're on a 21-game win streak heading into the IHSAA state tournament.... and you've got a chance to see them play this Friday night! mirrorindy.org/pike-high-sc...

Hundreds of students walk out of North Central to protest ICE Students held a demonstration Feb. 2 at North Central High School on the north side of Indianapolis, blocking traffic along 86th Street.

Hundreds of students walk out of Central Indiana high schools on Feb. 2 to protest ICE.

In addition to holding protests, students from the seven high schools released a letter sharing their purpose for the walkout: https://bit.ly/46sAMlM

How to help Indy kids facing housing insecurity Here’s 4 groups working to provide resources to students and their families.

The extreme cold is hard for everyone, but especially our neighbors facing housing insecurity.

The good news? There's quite a few resources to help. I put together a guide of school based supports for @mirrorindy.org. Check it out here:
mirrorindy.org/helping-home...

There's a lot of ideas floating around in Warren Township, but for what it's worth ... pickleball is *not* on the table.

Warren Township exploring new ideas for changes to the fifth grade The district may renovate or expand schools in the near future. Here’s why.

So what's next for fifth graders on the far eastside? @mirrorindy.org has the latest. (2/2) mirrorindy.org/warren-towns...

🧵: For the last few months, Warren Township has been exploring moving fifth graders back to elementary school buildings.

But administrators are going back to the drawing board after a recent study showed capacity concerns at the elementary level. (1/2)

IPS bill watch: When to show up to the statehouse A new bill would spell big changes for IPS.

.@mirrorindy.org has a new story on what you need to know to study up and how, if you're so moved, to testify next week. Check it out here: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...

Hey, IPS watchers! A lot happened over the holidays, so let's catch up. This week:

1️⃣ ILEA shared its final report from ~6mo of work.
2️⃣ A bill was filed carrying many of ILEA's recommendations.
3️⃣ The House education committee announced plans to meet Monday to hear the bill.

IPS advocates prepare to take their fight back to the Statehouse Some think a new corporation should control IPS buildings and buses. Advocates say not so fast.

“We’re now one step closer to having to consider: Is this where we want to stay?” McCloud told me this week. “Is this the educational landscape that I want my children exposed to?”

Here’s a look inside an emotional week for IPS, via @mirrorindy.org (3/3): mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...

For teachers like Adrea McCloud, this isn’t just concepts thought up for a presentation.

It’s classrooms full of elementary kiddos looking to her for direction at the end-of-year musical performance. It’s also about her own children who attend IPS schools. (2/3)