Love this explainer by Sophie Young. We could all use a little reminder from time to time on how to apologize meaningfully and these experts (including two teachers!) have some guidance:

Butler’s new two-year college will begin welcoming students in 2025. We spoke to Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, the inaugural dean of Founders College. mirrorindy.org/butler-univers…

Kori Durham has spent years volunteering and planning events at her kids' school, the Edison School of the Arts.

Now, fellow parents are helping her. mirrorindy.org/westside-ediso…

#ICYMI : An unexpected resignation came last night on the Indianapolis Public Library board.

Stephen Lane said he felt compelled to quit after he caught wind some of those who placed him on the board were seeking his removal.

More here, via Mirror Indy:
mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-p…

New: Former Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers' company still owes the city of Indianapolis nearly $70 million tied to a landmark development deal in 2011 — and is past due on his loan.

Latest from me w/ Kaitlin Lange: mirrorindy.org/indiana-primar…
📷: Mykal McEldowney

There was other big news out of last night's meeting not pertaining to School 87: IPS recommends the board renew KIPP Indy's innovation agreements, but also plans to eventually transfer the Julian Coleman School 110 to the charter network 🧵chalkbeat.org/indiana/2024/0…

“You have been heard, your voices are valued,' IPS school board president tells public after parental outcry over School 87 video. From tonight: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2024/0…

Former IPS School 86, at 49th Street and Boulevard Place, carries an important legacy in Butler-Tarkington. As it sits empty these days, some neighbors are worried its future. mirrorindy.org/butler-univers…

School and child welfare officials failed to involve law enforcement after learning of allegations that a teacher orchestrated a 'fight club'-style disciplinary system in his second-grade classroom.

The latest from me and Tony Cook:
indystar.com/story/news/inv…

Riley Children’s Foundation will use an $8 million gift to expand access to youth mental health services in Indiana. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-s…

“You can’t come in and disrespect our community and expect to get the money and community support. We’re not against development. We’re against getting steamrolled by a developer.” mirrorindy.org/bwi-northwest-… via Mirror Indy Peter Blanchard

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