Stories tagged with "indianapolis public schools"

Pleased with IPS, but not when kids can't get to school by indystar

Indianapolis Public Schools is understandably proud of its magnet programs. My daughters attend one of the Center for Inquiry magnet schools, and I am very impressed with CFI staff... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Sending kids to Africa with same teachers won't help by indystar

The answer to the question in the Nov. 16 article “Is boarding school in Africa the answer for Indiana’s inner-city kids?” is no. I read with disbelief the... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Letter writers take on Patriots coach by indystar

Belichick’s arrogance I think the sports columnists got it all wrong about the Colts-Patriots. It wasn’t a question of “what was Bill Belichick thinking?”... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Manual students held in alleged school drug deal by indystar

Three Manual High School students were arrested Friday for allegedly conducting a marijuana deal on campus, school officials said. One of the students, a 17-year-old, also faces a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

IPS could partner with Scouts for low-cost, high-value deal by indystar

I appreciate the disappointment over the possibility that Indianapolis Public Schools may drop Washington Community School’s football program, but I don’t buy the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Manual students arrested on gun, drug charges by Vic Ryckaert

Three Manual High School students were arrested Friday for allegedly conducting a marijuana deal on campus, school officials said. One of the students, a 17-year-old, also faces a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Marion County

$12 million in IPS cuts to hit some programs by agammill

Shrinking enrollment and fewer property tax dollars mean Indianapolis Public Schools must slash about $12 million from its budget for the next school year — cuts... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:13 AM in Communities

IPS football decision stands, superintendent says by agammill

Despite pleas, jeers from backers, IPS chief says 3 high schools will lose programs Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene White said Tuesday there is no chance he will... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Is African boarding school the answer for Indiana's inner-city kids? by agammill

Would you send your child to school halfway across the world if it meant the chance to escape the distractions of a dangerous neighborhood? A group of Indiana University professors... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Education

Is African boarding school the answer for Indiana's inner-city kids? by agammill

Would you send your child to school halfway across the world if it meant the chance to escape the distractions of a dangerous neighborhood? A group of Indiana University professors... – Nov 15, 2009 at 11:00 PM in Communities

Shameful score: Budget 1, football 0 by indystar

Deep in the back of Manual High School, in a room just beyond the main auditorium, you can find the school’s history. It can be discovered in yearbooks dating back a century;... – Nov 15, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Matthew Tully

Historic IPS school restored with eye to past and future by indystar

Indianapolis Public Schools deserves special mention for its beautiful renovation of School 57 in Irvington. I attended the recent open house, and the district has done an... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Ress wants to look closer at 'unique situation' for IPS football by Kyle Neddenriep

Indiana High School Athletic Association commissioner Blake Ress said Friday that he hopes to meet with Indianapolis Public Schools athletic director Curt Ervin to discuss a... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Public-to-private switch: Save money, graduate more kids by indystar

I like an idea recently presented to the Economic Club of Indiana: Improve Indiana K-12 education while reducing state and local government expenditures by offering a $6,000... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IPS hopes new magnet schools draw, hold students by agammill

Plan would convert 5 schools to give parents other options Indianapolis Public Schools is making plans to unveil a series of new schools over the next few years as part of an... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Marion County

Broad Ripple wins band championship by indystar

For the second year in a row, Broad Ripple High School’s marching band won the grand championship in the IPS Marching Band Tournament, held Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium.... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:47 AM in North Marion County

No one is injured as IPS bus catches fire by indystar

The driver of an Indianapolis Public Schools bus successfully evacuated two dozen students moments before the bus caught fire, according to an IPS spokeswoman. Bus 5218 caught fire... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:28 AM in Marion County

IPS driver, students escape burning bus by agammill

The driver of an Indianapolis Public Schools bus successfully evacuated two dozen students moments before the bus burst into flames, according to an Indianapolis Public Schools... – Nov 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Communities

Clinics are for those at high risk of H1N1 by indystar

A number of local health departments will be holding free public clinics for those wishing to receive the H1N1 vaccine this week. As of last week, the state had ordered about... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Going the distance by William Booher

Marathon brings 6,000 runners, lots of sun and a marriage proposal. (She answers . . . ) The thousands of marathon runners winding their way through Downtown and the Northside... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Communities