Sydney Dauphinais

2 months ago | tribstar.com | Sydney Dauphinais

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has threatened to sue Indianapolis Public Schools and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department over statements each made about cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Both recently issued statements in response to a new directive from the Trump administration that allows immigration officers to arrest people in sensitive areas, including schools, churches, hospitals and child care centers.

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Sydney Dauphinais

February 13, 2025 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has threatened to sue Indianapolis Public Schools and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department over statements each made about cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Both recently issued statements in response to a new directive from the Trump administration that allows immigration officers to arrest people in sensitive areas, including schools, churches, hospitals and child care centers.

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Sydney Dauphinais

February 10, 2025 Nearly 800 middle school students have left schools managed by Indianapolis Public Schools in the past year, according to state data. The sharp enrollment decline follows a districtwide overhaul designed to consolidate resources and save money. A major part of the plan, known as Rebuilding Stronger, involved separating elementary and middle school students through grade reconfigurations and the creation of standalone middle schools.

2 months ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Rachel Fradette |Sydney Dauphinais

By RACHEL FRADETTE & SYDNEY DAUPHINAISThis story was originally published on WFYI. Legislation at the Indiana Statehouse would destroy the 172-year-old Indianapolis Public Schools, district leaders say. The seven members of the school board denounced the GOP-led legislation Thursday night during a four-hour public meeting that attracted dozens of community members who oppose the legislative plans. They said proposed legislation that would reduce funding, governance, and operations.

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan |Sydney Dauphinais

February 4, 2025 Outspoken Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jesse Brown has been kicked out of the Democratic caucus. Brown commented on the move after Monday night’s council meeting saying his commitment to transparency put him at odds with other councilors. The decision may stem from a disagreement over Indianapolis Public Schools. Last week Brown called out three fellow Democratic councilors for pushing the district to share more resources with charter schools.