Caroline Beck

1 week ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Federal funding cuts are impacting the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis (BGCI), costing the organization thousands of dollars to support proper staffing, but the organization says its summer camp is still on. The Indianapolis branch of the national Boys & Girls Club of America told IndyStar that it has seen an approximate loss of $315,000 to $335,000 in funding due to cuts at the federal level to the AmeriCorps agency and 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.

1 week ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Perry Township Schools approved issuing bonds for a $175 million renovation and construction project for its two high schools, covering maintenance and expansion. Proposed upgrades include new fieldhouses, academic wings, arts and special education spaces, with final project details still being determined.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson have announced the nine members who will help design major changes to how the district will work with charter schools in the future. The announcement was dropped at 4 p.m. on the Friday before the city prepares for the Indianapolis 500 and the Memorial Day holiday. This group, known as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA), was created out of legislation passed this year under House Bill 1515.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Reshanda Allen pleaded guilty to two felony counts of neglect of a dependent that placed them in danger on May 19, 2025. One felony neglect of a dependent resulting in injury charge was dismissed as part of the deal. Charges against Allen were brought last May after a fight broke out at Guion Creek Elementary that involved a 10-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy on Feb. 27, 2024.

3 weeks ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Summer break is almost here, and that means graduation season is as well. For students who are graduating, most schools have a set amount of tickets allotted per student, so families should check with their senior about how many tickets they received before showing up at the ceremony. Here is a look at when Central Indiana districts hold their last days of school and when high school students graduate. Marion County public schoolsBeech Grove Schools – Last day: May 22.