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In today's newsletter:

  • How a single vote could reshape Indianapolis Public Schools’ future
  • How might I-65 and I-70 change inside I-465?
  • What IU Indianapolis players say happened under their now-fired basketball coach

Also on today's calendar: Kelly Education Hiring Event! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 54, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Much colder, with a high of 26 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The mayor and IPS superintendent urge the city to 'link arms' on education policies ahead of a decisive ILEA vote (wfyi.org) — Indianapolis families could soon see major changes in how IPS and charter schools are governed, as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance prepares a pivotal vote on Wednesday. Mayor Joe Hogsett and Superintendent Aleesia Johnson are pushing five key policy requirements, from transportation and facilities to charter oversight, that would shape any plan sent to state lawmakers.
   

2. INDOT concludes ProPEL Indy study, thanks public for guiding process (wbiw.com) — State transportation officials have wrapped up the ProPEL Indy study that will guide future changes to I-65 and I-70 inside the I-465 loop in Indianapolis, following more than two years of public input. While no specific projects are approved yet, the report lays out alternatives that could reshape mobility, safety, and connectivity for residents who live, work, or drive near these interstates.
   

3. 6 former IU Indianapolis men's basketball players sue university over alleged abuse they suffered under now-fired coach Paul Corsaro (fox59.com) — Six former IU Indianapolis men’s basketball players have filed a lawsuit in Marion County accusing the university of allowing a now-fired coach’s alleged physical and emotional abuse to continue through the 2024–25 season. The suit claims serious mental health impacts, lost scholarships and NIL income, and failures by IU Indy staff to report concerns, while a separate tort claim from ex-coach Paul Corsaro challenges his firing.
   

4. Volunteers of Indy Peace help gun violence victims recover and choose peace (wishtv.com) — Indy Peace volunteers are meeting gunshot victims at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, offering counseling, de-escalation skills, and help returning to school or work. Working with IMPD’s Gun Violence Reduction strategy, the program reports big drops in homicides and nonfatal shootings, aiming to help high‑risk 16‑ to 34‑year‑olds choose peace instead of retaliation.
   

5. Religious group delivers message to Gov. Braun to end the death penalty (wthr.com) — Indianapolis church leaders are pressing Gov. Mike Braun to end Indiana’s death penalty, even as lawmakers consider adding firing squads as an execution option. Pastors from local congregations delivered stacks of handwritten letters at the Statehouse, arguing capital punishment is morally wrong and financially wasteful, especially with only five people remaining on Indiana’s death row.
   

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