Carley Lanich

Indianapolis

Writing about all things education for @mirrorindy. Formerly @IIB, @SBTribune, @nwi. IU/@idsnews alumna. Story tips? Let’s chat: [email protected].

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Indiana Charter School Board approvals set stage for Indianapolis schools’ growth

6 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

Two Indianapolis schools will merge and a third will become a charter school under changes approved by the Indiana Charter School Board this month. The board met on May 8 to hear requests from the two merging schools — ACE Prep and Circle City Prep on the northeast side — and Cold Spring School, a school on the northwest side that’s looking for more independence. In both cases, school leaders said restructuring would secure financial stability for years to come.
YMCA opens enrollment for 2025-26 Before and After School program

6 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

Need a place for your kid to hang out before or after school? Even though this school year is just winding down, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year. Registration is open for The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis’ 2025-26 Before and After School program. The YMCA works with 10 districts and several charter schools in Central Indiana to provide care for students. Most programs are run directly within students’ schools.
Indianapolis Public Schools health fair to offer free workouts

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

Indianapolis Public Schools families are invited to a free health fair May 10. The event will offer free workout classes for all ages and fitness levels. Attendees can also learn about district health initiatives, sports and club offerings, and other community wellness resources. The health fair is open to all IPS students, staff and their families. Anyone participating in on-site workout classes must sign a waiver when they arrive.
IPS seeks parents to join advisory board on district, charter schools

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

Indianapolis Public Schools leaders are looking for parents to help decide the future of public education in the city. Last week, the district opened a nomination process for parents who want to join the new Indianapolis Local Education Alliance. The alliance comes out of a charged legislative session that saw debate over school funding and how best to educate students in Indianapolis’ district and charter schools.
Summer in the City offers free programming to Indy teens

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

Looking for a free summer activity for your teen? Indianapolis’ Summer in the City program will offer wellness, STEM, culinary and performance arts based activities for seven weeks this summer. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays from June 2 to July 18. Youth ages 12 to 18 years old are encouraged to participate. Meals and transportation will be provided to Municipal Gardens, 1831 Lafayette Road. Families can sign up online. Registration closes May 18.
Indy Summer Learning Labs open to Indianapolis families

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

There’s still time to sign up your student for enrichment activities this summer. Local education nonprofit The Mind Trust will provide its annual Indy Summer Learning Labs again this year with a focus of helping students bridge the summer break learning gaps. Fifty-six partner sites are preparing to serve about 5,500 children in and near Marion County as part of the five-week program, which runs from June 16 to July 18.
Victory College Prep, Indiana Math and Science Academy to open new schools

2 weeks ago | chalkbeat.org | Carley Lanich

Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. Two Indianapolis charter schools got the green light to expand during a city board meeting April 29. Victory College Prep and Indiana Math and Science Academy both presented plans to grow their existing schools into new campuses.
myIPS Employee & Family Clinic at Howe offers free health care

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

A new health clinic on the east side has served hundreds of Indianapolis Public Schools families in its first months open. The myIPS Employee & Family Clinic at Howe opened in August as part of the IPS district’s Rebuilding Stronger plan. It came alongside the district’s reopening of the former Thomas Carr Howe Community High School as a middle school at the start of the academic year.
Where Indianapolis stands after President Donald Trump’s 100 days

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Emily Hopkins |Claire Rafford |Carley Lanich |Mesgana Waiss

Will I be able to update my birth certificate? Will I get to retire on time? Will I be able to vaccinate my kids? These are just a few of the questions Indy residents might be asking themselves after the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term. The pace of the changes has been relentless, and Mirror Indy and other local news organizations have been working to understand how those changes are affecting our community.
Indianapolis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off

2 weeks ago | mirrorindy.org | Carley Lanich

The Indianapolis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back and offering prizes for kids’ and adults’ reading goals. The annual program opened registration May 1 for the summerlong challenge. It’s free to participate, and kids and adults can earn their first prize after just one hour of reading. How does it work? The Indy library system uses an online program called Beanstack to help readers track their time engaging with library materials.