Indiana School Boards Association
Coverage of Indiana School Boards Association in the Nexus archive.
- 5 takeaways from Chalkbeat’s panel on Indiana’s changes to school board elections and referendums
Indiana's new laws allow school board candidates to run under partisan labels, with 524 candidates choosing party affiliations (72% Republican, 6% Democrat, 7% independent). The impact of partisan labels on school board dynamics and funding decisions remains unclear, as debates highlight differing views within parties and the nonpartisan nature of school governance.
- You’re invited: Hear about the changes for schools this election and what they mean for students
Indiana school board elections this year will feature new partisan labels for candidates and potential tax increase referendums. A panel discussion on July 8 at the Indiana History Center will explore these changes and their impact on students, featuring experts from Ball State University, the Indiana School Boards Association, and Indianapolis Public Schools.