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School Daze

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

There may be a lot more to the story being reported by my colleagues over at RTV 6 than meets the eye, regarding an IPS teacher accused of “inappropriately touching a student” 6 News is reporting the John Marshall Community High School Math Teacher has been suspended and is being investigated for reportedly molesting a […]

White Fight

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

The controversy continues in Indianapolis Public Schools.   Indiana Barrister has obtained a copy of a recorded conversation between former IPS Principal Jeffrey White and his District supervisor Prudence Bridgewaters. In the conversation Bridgewaters tells White that he is not allowed to suspend students because of the school district will get sued, however the district’s public […]

Program Note

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

FYI, Indianapolis Public School Superintendent Dr. Eugene White will be a guest tomorrow on my morning radio show.  He’s scheduled to appear tomorrow from 7-8 a.m.  You can hear the interview at 1430 AM or over the Internet at www.wxnt.com.  We’ll talk about the 2008 State of the District report, budget cuts, ISTEP test scores, […]

The State of IPS

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Indianapolis Public School Superintendent Dr. Eugene White is unveiling the 2009 Indianapolis Public Schools “State of the District” this week.  I got an early copy of the presentation, and while there is some good news, IPS is increasingly becoming a school district that is poor, black and academically challenged. Here are some of the results… […]

Damage Control?

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Are Indianapolis Public Schools going to be doing some damage control this evening?   Maybe. The IPS Parent’s Advisory Council, a group created by the Superintendent’s Office, is holding a meeting tonight from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m in the IPS Board room at 120 E. Walnut.   The purpose is for parents to meet […]

IPS, What a Mess!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Indianapolis Public School teachers say it is virtually  impossible for them to do their jobs because the district won’t discipline problem students.  The complaint is part of a continuing fight between the teachers and the administration over wages and working conditions. More than 200 teachers and their supporters showed up at Tuesday night’s school board […]