MJ Slaby
@mjslaby.bsky.social
Bureau chief at Chalkbeat Indiana. Past: IndyStar, The Incline, Knoxville News Sentinel and more. Built by the IDS
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Some groups have suggested increasing mayoral control of schools, either by reducing the number of charter authorizers, having the mayor appoint IPS school board members, or both. But how has that worked out in New York City and Chicago?
Should the Indianapolis mayor hold more power over district and charter schools?
Some groups have suggested increasing mayoral control of schools, either by reducing the number of charter authorizers, having the mayor appoint IPS school board members, or both. But how has that worked out in New York City and Chicago?
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November 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Some groups have suggested increasing mayoral control of schools, either by reducing the number of charter authorizers, having the mayor appoint IPS school board members, or both. But how has that worked out in New York City and Chicago?
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A fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary in Plainfield, Johnson shared her favorite lessons to teach and the best advice she’s ever received in 19 years of teaching.
Meet Indiana’s 2026 Teacher of the Year: Megan Johnson
A fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary in Plainfield, Johnson shared her favorite lessons to teach and the best advice she’s ever received in 19 years of teaching.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary in Plainfield, Johnson shared her favorite lessons to teach and the best advice she’s ever received in 19 years of teaching.
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The raises are smaller than those offered in the previous two years, reflecting the district’s precarious financial situation. The district’s projected deficit at the end of 2026 is $44 million.
Here are the raises IPS teachers would receive in the proposed 2025-27 contract
The raises are smaller than those offered in the previous two years, reflecting the district’s precarious financial situation. The district’s projected deficit at the end of 2026 is $44 million.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The raises are smaller than those offered in the previous two years, reflecting the district’s precarious financial situation. The district’s projected deficit at the end of 2026 is $44 million.
See what's in the proposed 2025-27 contract for IPS teachers ⬇️
The raises are smaller than those offered in the previous two years, reflecting the district’s precarious financial situation. The district’s projected deficit at the end of 2026 is $44 million.
Here are the raises IPS teachers would receive in the proposed 2025-27 contract
The raises are smaller than those offered in the previous two years, reflecting the district’s precarious financial situation. The district’s projected deficit at the end of 2026 is $44 million.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
See what's in the proposed 2025-27 contract for IPS teachers ⬇️
Indiana journalists: Don't forget that this free financial session is tomorrow. There's still time to sign up:
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November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Indiana journalists: Don't forget that this free financial session is tomorrow. There's still time to sign up:
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A universal school ratings system could provide parents with helpful information and inform high-stakes decisions about interventions and closures. But what should it look like?
This is one thing that advocates of IPS and charter schools agree on
A universal school ratings system could provide parents with helpful information and inform high-stakes decisions about interventions and closures. But what should it look like?
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November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A universal school ratings system could provide parents with helpful information and inform high-stakes decisions about interventions and closures. But what should it look like?
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November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Voters in six Indiana school districts decided whether to support school referendums after lawmakers made several changes around the process and school funding earlier this year.
Here are the results of six school referendums across Indiana
Voters in six Indiana school districts decided whether to support school referendums after lawmakers made several changes around the process and school funding earlier this year.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Voters in six Indiana school districts decided whether to support school referendums after lawmakers made several changes around the process and school funding earlier this year.
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This is the first school year Indiana students were held back under a 2024 law that aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade.
How many students were held back due to Indiana’s retention law?
This is the first school year Indiana students were held back under a 2024 law that aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is the first school year Indiana students were held back under a 2024 law that aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade.
Stopped by a polling place in Avon where high school orchestra members are playing (Christmas songs!) for voters. Avon is one of six school districts with a referendum on the ballot tonight:
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November 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Stopped by a polling place in Avon where high school orchestra members are playing (Christmas songs!) for voters. Avon is one of six school districts with a referendum on the ballot tonight:
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
One week from today: Join the Indiana Pro chapter of
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@spj-posts.bsky.social for this finances for journalists session with @zinakumok.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
One week from today: Join the Indiana Pro chapter of
@spj-posts.bsky.social for this finances for journalists session with @zinakumok.bsky.social
It's free! RSVP here: www.indianaprospj.org/news/2025/10...
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It's Election Day for voters in six Indiana school districts with referendums on the ballot. Learn more here: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
New laws turn up pressure on funding referendums in several Indiana school districts
New state property tax caps are expected to affect school funding over the next decade. That raises the stakes for districts’ efforts to convince voters to support higher teacher pay, school resource ...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It's Election Day for voters in six Indiana school districts with referendums on the ballot. Learn more here: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
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“Ultimately a parent has to make a decision — and you should choose food over pencils.” www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
‘Food over pencils’: SNAP uncertainty increases demands on Indianapolis food pantries
With families still waiting for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, Indianapolis-area schools like in Perry Township have geared up to provide food assistance. About 260,000 children in India...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“Ultimately a parent has to make a decision — and you should choose food over pencils.” www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
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With families still waiting for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, Indianapolis-area schools like in Perry Township have geared up to provide food assistance. About 260,000 children in Indiana rely on SNAP.
‘Food over pencils’: SNAP uncertainty increases demands on Indianapolis food pantries
With families still waiting for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, Indianapolis-area schools like in Perry Township have geared up to provide food assistance. About 260,000 children in Indiana rely on SNAP.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
With families still waiting for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, Indianapolis-area schools like in Perry Township have geared up to provide food assistance. About 260,000 children in Indiana rely on SNAP.
Tomorrow is Election Day in these 6 Indiana school districts:
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
Plus, why the Lt. Governor is getting involved: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
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Plus, why the Lt. Governor is getting involved: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
New laws turn up pressure on funding referendums in several Indiana school districts
New state property tax caps are expected to affect school funding over the next decade. That raises the stakes for districts’ efforts to convince voters to support higher teacher pay, school resource ...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day in these 6 Indiana school districts:
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
Plus, why the Lt. Governor is getting involved: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
Plus, why the Lt. Governor is getting involved: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
IPS scheduled 3 meetings for November where the public can comment on ILEA. The first one is today ⬇️
The meetings throughout November will allow attendees to share input on the future of Indianapolis schools.
IPS to host 3 ‘community conversations’ on the future of Indianapolis education
The meetings throughout November will allow attendees to share input on the future of Indianapolis schools.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
IPS scheduled 3 meetings for November where the public can comment on ILEA. The first one is today ⬇️
Indiana journalists: Don't forget to RSVP, and mark your calendar ⬇️
Mark your calendar and join the Indiana Pro chapter of @spj-posts.bsky.social for this finances for journalists session with
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Register here: www.indianaprospj.org/news/2025/10...
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Register here: www.indianaprospj.org/news/2025/10...
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Indiana journalists: Don't forget to RSVP, and mark your calendar ⬇️
Election Day is Tuesday, and 6 Indiana school districts have referendums on the ballot. Catch up on what you need to know here: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
New laws turn up pressure on funding referendums in several Indiana school districts
New state property tax caps are expected to affect school funding over the next decade. That raises the stakes for districts’ efforts to convince voters to support higher teacher pay, school resource ...
www.chalkbeat.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Election Day is Tuesday, and 6 Indiana school districts have referendums on the ballot. Catch up on what you need to know here: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025... via @aleksappleton.bsky.social
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The agreement is contingent on the district successfully petitioning the city to rezone the land for commercial use.
IPS school board approves sale of John Marshall building
The agreement is contingent on the district successfully petitioning the city to rezone the land for commercial use.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The agreement is contingent on the district successfully petitioning the city to rezone the land for commercial use.
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The sale of the artwork will help fund a roughly $1 million endowment for arts education. Some of the art dates back to the 1890s.
IPS school board approves sale of artwork to fund arts education
The sale of the artwork will help fund a roughly $1 million endowment for arts education. Some of the art dates back to the 1890s.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The sale of the artwork will help fund a roughly $1 million endowment for arts education. Some of the art dates back to the 1890s.
IPS quietly changed its Office of Racial Equity:
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Indianapolis Public Schools quietly changes its Office of Racial Equity
The decision to turn the Office of Racial Equity into the Office of Strategic Excellence is designed to help students “regardless of their identity,” IPS said. Republican officials nationwide have cal...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
IPS quietly changed its Office of Racial Equity:
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
The IPS school board meets tonight. Here’s a look at two agenda items:
🎨 IPS plans to use $1.2 million from sale of paintings on arts education: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
🏫 IPS considers selling John Marshall school building for $350,000: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
🎨 IPS plans to use $1.2 million from sale of paintings on arts education: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
🏫 IPS considers selling John Marshall school building for $350,000: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
IPS finds potential buyer for former John Marshall building
The plan to sell roughly 16 acres of the former John Marshall school is part of a process to dispose of the nearly 40-acre site in three separate parcels.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The IPS school board meets tonight. Here’s a look at two agenda items:
🎨 IPS plans to use $1.2 million from sale of paintings on arts education: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
🏫 IPS considers selling John Marshall school building for $350,000: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
🎨 IPS plans to use $1.2 million from sale of paintings on arts education: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
🏫 IPS considers selling John Marshall school building for $350,000: www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025...
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The decision to turn the Office of Racial Equity into the Office of Strategic Excellence is designed to help students “regardless of their identity,” IPS said. Republican officials nationwide have called on schools to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Indianapolis Public Schools quietly changes its Office of Racial Equity
The decision to turn the Office of Racial Equity into the Office of Strategic Excellence is designed to help students “regardless of their identity,” IPS said. Republican officials nationwide have called on schools to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The decision to turn the Office of Racial Equity into the Office of Strategic Excellence is designed to help students “regardless of their identity,” IPS said. Republican officials nationwide have called on schools to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
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The plan to sell roughly 16 acres of the former John Marshall school is part of a process to dispose of the nearly 40-acre site in three separate parcels.
IPS finds potential buyer for former John Marshall building
The plan to sell roughly 16 acres of the former John Marshall school is part of a process to dispose of the nearly 40-acre site in three separate parcels.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The plan to sell roughly 16 acres of the former John Marshall school is part of a process to dispose of the nearly 40-acre site in three separate parcels.
Mark your calendar and join the Indiana Pro chapter of @spj-posts.bsky.social for this finances for journalists session with
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Register here: www.indianaprospj.org/news/2025/10...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mark your calendar and join the Indiana Pro chapter of @spj-posts.bsky.social for this finances for journalists session with
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