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Can The Mind Trust succeed outside of Indiana? This state’s charter school sector will find out.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. An influential Indianapolis nonprofit that has incubated charter schools while advocating for school choice will soon test its strategies beyond the Hoosier State with the help of a federal grant. The Mind Trust, which has helped launch more than 50 Indiana charter schools since 2006, is primed to more than double the number of students in Connecticut charter schools using grant money awarded by the federal government in September. The federal grant gives the nonprofit a significant opportunity to replicate its vision beyond Indiana, and raise the organization’s profile and influence. But the move carries risk, because The Mind Trust is pursuing a state far less engaged in charter schools and school choice. The Mind Trust seeks to increase the number of Connecticut charter schools with about $69 million in funding from the Charter Schools Program. A majority of the money would go to schools through subgrants. Indiana’s Department of Education also applied for and received this grant in 2023. The Mind Trust created

Connecticut · 11h

WISH-TV

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Storm damages homes, with possible tornado near Terre Haute

A possible tornado late Wednesday afternoon damaged the roofs of at least three homes and tossed a grain bin into nearby trees in rural Vigo County, a storm spotter told the National Weather Service. No injuries were reported amid the damage near the intersection of State Road 159 and East Dallas Drive about a mile […]

Terre Haute, IN · 6h

WISH-TV

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Crime podcaster gets Facebook page back

Indianapolis, IN · 5h

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Things Indiana Homeowners Should Do Before the First Hard Freeze

If a pipe bursts this winter, you’ll want to know exactly where your master shutoff valve is. Hoosiers who find it now, before the first hard freeze, save themselves a frantic search later. Here are the things Indiana homeowners should do before the first hard freeze. 1. Unhooking Your...

Indiana · 1d
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Veterans Day tribute at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will commemorate Veterans Day to honor all the men and women who have served in the U.S. military with a playing of “Taps” at sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 11. A lone Indiana National Guard bugler will play the mournful tune from the front...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Hendricks Co. homeowners dealing with ongoing construction related to Lebanon LEAP District

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Homeowners in Marion and Hendricks Counties continue dealing with major construction as the Lebanon LEAP District pushes ahead. One neighbor, Todd Weber, tells FOX59/CBS4 the project is going to hurt business during an already trying time.  Although Weber has been spared so far, the construction seems to be closing in on […]

Lebanon, IN · 6h

Country Herald

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Indiana Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-65 Can Freeze

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Lafayette drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.

Indianapolis, IN · 9h

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Overnight, weekend closures for I-70 near downtown

INDIANAPOLIS — Ongoing pavement work will result in some ramp and lane closures along I-70 near downtown Indianapolis. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the closures are planned for this week and will run into the weekend, weather permitting. INDOT said it’s part of an ongoing pavement repair project along the interstate. Here’s what […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

CBS4 Indy

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Newly discovered Hoosier art now on display

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 150 pieces of art that sat boxed up for years are now on display. Some of them are part of Hoosier history. “They had everything wrapped and stored in a secure place, but they’re not set up for the long-term care of artwork,” said Susannah Koerber, chief curator and research officer with […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Indiana carries out the first of 3 US executions taking place on a single day

An Indiana man who admitted killing his girlfriend's two children was executed early Thursday in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S.

Indiana · 6d

Country Herald

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Indiana Night Sky: Strange Lights Could Peak Nov. 17-18

With drones and unfamiliar lights drawing attention overhead, another celestial phenomenon is approaching its peak.

Indiana · 2d

WISH-TV

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Indianapolis seeks feedback on Monon Trail overpass designs

INDIANAPOLIS — Plans for a Monon Trail overpass at 86th Street are still taking shape, and Indianapolis officials want to hear from people who use the trail via an online survey. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is asking trail users and nearby residents to complete the survey as the city government considers three possible […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

WISH-TV

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IMPD Officers to Distribute Emergency Food Bags to Residents in Crisis

MARION COUNTY, Ind.– More than 163,000 Marion County residents struggle with food insecurity. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will soon carry emergency food bags to help those facing hunger during crisis calls. Starting this month, IMPD’s Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) will use a two-question screening survey and distribute food bags provided by […]

Marion County, IN · 11h

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Christian County Tiger Band to host community performance

For an evening of music and a chance to see some local talent, the Christian County Tiger Band is inviting folks to a Community Show ahead of the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The performance will take over the Stadium of Champions on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and it’s...

Christian County, KY · 2d

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Committee recommends no tax break for controversial Indianapolis data center

A City-County Council committee voted 11-2 Monday to recommend the full council reject about $113 million in tax breaks for data center developer DC Blox. The company previously won approval to build a two building campus on Indianapolis’ east side. The recommendation is not binding. The full council, which...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

WISH-TV

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Louise Loyd, HVAF founder who dedicated 30 years to Indiana’s Veterans, dies at 101

INDIANAPOLIS — Louise Loyd, the founder of Helping Veterans And Families, an Indianapolis-based organization aimed at helping homeless Veterans gain access to housing and resources, has died. She was 101 years old. HVAF announced Loyd’s passing on social media Monday morning. Loyd founded the organization in 1993 after retiring as the President of the Indiana […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

mirrorindy.org

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Neighborhood leaders: Devington Plaza redevelopment takes time

For years, Devington Plaza has been an eyesore on the northeast side. After Kroger left in 2018, other stores followed leaving the once bustling shopping center mostly vacant. A lack of upkeep from the property owner led to the building deteriorating and illegal dumping in the parking lot, leading residents to report dozens of violations with the city. The site has also attracted crime and vandalism.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

WOWO News

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Indiana joins $48.5 million settlement over alleged deceptive rental practices

INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO) — Indiana is among the states involved in a $48.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest single-family rental companies over allegations of deceptive and unfair practices affecting tenants. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced the settlement with Progress Residential LLC and Pretium Partners LLC,...

Indiana · 2d

WIBC

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Indiana Seeks to Return Ten Commandments to Statehouse Lawn

INDIANAPOLIS — The Ten Commandments could return to the Indiana Statehouse lawn more than 25 years after a court blocked the state from putting up a donated monument. Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a federal judge to end the long-running legal fight and allow the monument to be placed near its originally intended location. […]

Indiana · 2d

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Indiana veterans reflect on their service ahead of Honor Flight

At the Indianapolis International Airport earlier this week, people gathered outside the gate to greet 10 Indiana veterans and their closest family members about to hop on a flight to Washington, D.C. They’re part of an Honor Flight, a program that takes veterans that served from World War II through...

Indianapolis, IN · 18h