MJ Slaby

The funding delay had schools scrambling to figure out how they might fill an unexpected budget gap, and some after-school programs abruptly closed. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/25/tru…

Give your feedback to the state on the latest proposal for grading schools ⬇️

Here's more details on what Indiana is requesting when it comes to federal block grants and how you can give feedback: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Charter schools, microschools, and other kinds of schools that aren’t considered underperforming could benefit. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

The ILEA had its second public meeting last night, and @AmeliaPakHarvey was there. Here's what happened ⬇️

Just 51.7% of Indiana high school grads went to college in 2023, per @HigherEdIN. This is the lowest rate since at least 2008, when the Commission started tracking how many HS students went on to higher ed. in.gov/che/college-go…

Independent charters continued to outperform IPS and the district’s Innovation Network charter schools on the state test. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Calling all interns and early career journalists. Come to talk about what you need to know when it comes to budgets and money at this Thursday (as in tomorrow!) event. It's free and has IRL or zoom options ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/financial-we…

The Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education funds while it reviewed the programs for signs they were advancing a “left-wing agenda.” Officials warned states not to use money for “unallowable activities.” chalkbeat.org/2025/07/18/tru…

As students head back to school this fall, they may encounter ultrasound videos in sex education class and notice fewer mentions of DEI. Both changes are due to new laws from the Statehouse. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Does back-to-school season bring back memories? Share yours at @ChalkbeatIN's upcoming story slam with @mirrorindy and Indy Kids Winning: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

📢 Calling all interns and early-career journalists. Join us in-person or on zoom this Thursday for a discussion on finances 101. ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/financial-we…

It's almost back-to-school time! The major changes affecting Indiana schools this year: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

WFYI braces for $1.5 million loss after Congress eliminates federal public media funding… My story on what this means for WFYI and the deeper impact at stations across the state. wfyi.org/news/articles/…

The new school choice program signed into law by President Trump differs from the state’s signature voucher program, which provides state funds for students to attend private schools. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Huge thanks to @scotthums and @ByCindiAndrews for coming to our intern event tonight. Hearing from hiring managers about what skills are sought for a newsroom is hugely helpful. Gobs of thanks, too, to our early career journos who shared great insights on succeeding in year one!

Happening tonight! If you are a journalism student and/or intern in Indy, you don't want to miss it: eventbrite.com/e/journalism-f…

Overall state reading scores for Indiana students stayed flat for the fifth year in a row. In math, students have steadily improved. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

The idea of block grants has been popular in conservative states under the second Trump administration. Indiana’s plan to gain much more flexibility over federal K-12 funding is similar to proposals from Oklahoma and Iowa. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Several state Head Start associations and parent groups are challenging a Trump administration effort to bar undocumented children from Head Start. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/16/adv…