Caroline Beck

Indianapolis, Montgomery

K-12 Education Reporter at IndyStar

K-12 Education reporter for @indystar I Previously: @Report4America, @ALDailyNews I email: [email protected] (she/her/hers)

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Year after lawsuit filed against IPS over viral 'fight club' video, case is dismissed

6 days ago | indystar.com | Jade Jackson |Caroline Beck

A lawsuit filed a year ago against the Indianapolis Public School District and an ex-IPS teacher charged with recording two elementary school students fighting in a viral video has been dismissed. Court documents revealed both sides agreed to a dismissal filed April 1. It's unclear if the lawsuit was settled out of court.
Republican lawmakers split over massive education deregulation bill. What the bill does

1 week ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Indiana House Bill 1002, a deregulation bill aiming to streamline education code, passed the Senate with some Republican opposition. Concerns were raised about the bill's size, impact on students, and removal of social-emotional learning requirements for teachers. Debate continues regarding the bill's overall effect on students and teachers, with some arguing it devalues social-emotional learning while others emphasize deregulation and flexibility for schools.
Republican lawmakers split over massive education deregulation bill. What the bill does

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Beck

A massive deregulation bill is a step closer to final passage, but not before gaining some Republican opposition over confusion about what the bill does to help Indiana's students and concerns it may harm them in the long run. House Bill 1002, passed out of the Senate on Tuesday with a 31-18 vote, with eight Republicans joining the Democrats to oppose the bill. The bill could be on Gov. Mike Braun's desk within a week.
In late night vote, Indiana Senate sends property tax relief bill to Gov. Braun. What it does

1 week ago | indystar.com | Brittany Carloni |Caroline Beck

The Indiana Senate in the early hours of Tuesday morning voted to send controversial property tax relief legislation to Gov. Mike Braun, hours after hundreds of teachers rallied at the Indiana Statehouse to protest the bill and its potential impacts on school districts.
Live blog: Teachers rally at Statehouse ahead of final property tax relief vote

1 week ago | tmnews.com | Caroline Beck |Kayla Dwyer |Brittany Carloni |Hayleigh Colombo

1:22 pm ETPike and IPS teachers take off day to 'fight for students' at statehouseCaroline BeckHeather Kissel, a fourth grade teacher at Pike Township, said she and other Pike Township educators decided to take the day off to attend the statehouse rally because they wanted to advocate for their district and other traditional public schools. “We would much rather be in our classrooms but this is more important,” Kissel told IndyStar.
Live blog: Teachers rally at Statehouse ahead of final property tax relief vote

1 week ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck |Kayla Dwyer

Teachers from across the state will gather at the Statehouse on Monday to protest legislative changes that would impact school funding, hours before the Senate is poised to vote on a massive property tax plan. The rally, led by the Indiana State Teacher’s Association, has forced at least three school districts to move to an e-learning day due to the high amount of teachers who called out to attend.
Live blog: Teachers rally at Statehouse ahead of final property tax relief vote

1 week ago | reporter-times.com | Caroline Beck |Kayla Dwyer |Brittany Carloni |Hayleigh Colombo

4:08 pm ETLawmaker withdraws amendment that would have threatened school funding over teacher protestHayleigh ColomboThe Indianapolis Republican state representative who wanted the state to remove funding from school districts that cancel in-person classes due to a planned protest by teachers withdrew his proposal before it was voted on Monday afternoon. State Rep.
Ex-Brownsburg superintendent sues district over defamation, contract breach

1 week ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck

Former Brownsburg superintendent Jim Snapp is suing the district and school board for breach of contract and defamation. Snapp alleges the district violated a retirement agreement by disclosing his involvement in a state investigation. The lawsuit claims the board falsely reported Snapp for misappropriation of funds to coerce a lesser settlement.
Vote for IndyStar Student of the Week for April 14 -18

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Beck

Each week readers vote on central Indiana students who were nominated by their schools for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. Readers can vote for their favorite student throughout the week at the bottom of this story on IndyStar.com, with polling closing at noon on Thursday, April 17. Winners will be announced Friday. This contest aims to introduce readers not just to the student who winds up winning but to all of the highly accomplished nominees.
$20M in COVID relief at risk for 15 Indiana school districts after feds rescind extension

1 week ago | indystar.com | Caroline Beck |Rayleigh Deaton

Overall Indiana saw about $2.9 billion in aid packages sent from the federal government to help schools return to in-person learning and catch students up post-pandemic. Newly appointed federal education secretary, Linda McMahon, stated districts had “ample time” to use the funds. Some affected districts, like South Bend Community School Corporation, may need to use general funds to cover the expenses.

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Articles

Year after lawsuit filed against IPS over viral 'fight club' video, case is dismissed

Republican lawmakers split over massive education deregulation bill. What the bill does

Republican lawmakers split over massive education deregulation bill. What the bill does

In late night vote, Indiana Senate sends property tax relief bill to Gov. Braun. What it does

Live blog: Teachers rally at Statehouse ahead of final property tax relief vote

Live blog: Teachers rally at Statehouse ahead of final property tax relief vote

Live blog: Teachers rally at Statehouse ahead of final property tax relief vote

Ex-Brownsburg superintendent sues district over defamation, contract breach

Vote for IndyStar Student of the Week for April 14 -18

$20M in COVID relief at risk for 15 Indiana school districts after feds rescind extension

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