Dear Marion County Public School Families, We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and communities as we plan a safe return to school. Today, the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) provided the necessary guidance in order to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. While reviewing the guidance […]

The National Education Association (NEA) announces its 2020 Human and Civil Rights Awards will honor Dr. Patricia Payne with the distinguished H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award. This award is given to an educator who goes beyond the call of duty to free the education profession from inequities based on race or ethnicity.

The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners approved a new policy to address the district’s ongoing efforts to curtail racism and biases, and their negative effects on students, parents and staff.  During Thursday’s Board Action Session, the Board approved the Racial Equity Mindset, Commitment & Action policy, which focuses exclusively on the elimination of […]

Due to COVID-19 guidance from state and local public health officials regarding minimizing the risk of community spread of the Coronavirus, the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners has made several changes to the June Board meetings. The Agenda Review Session, scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, and the Board Action Session, scheduled for Thursday, […]

We know that our district families and staff have lots of questions about what the next school year will look like due to COVID-19, and we want to keep you informed with the most up-to-date information.  IPS has been modeling different scenarios for the 2020-21 school year as the district continues to talk with and […]