The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation had its second meeting on May 28 at VisionLoft in Indianapolis. The meeting largely focused on a discussion about a possible referendum in November.
Students head to class at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles. Public school enrollment in Los Angeles has been on a decade-long decline, leading to difficult budget choices for leaders.
Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong presented a budget that would eliminate 336 positions across the district. The $56.3 million shortfall grew from an earlier projection of $50 million, and officials expect a $65 million deficit in 2027-28.
City Council members are pushing back against the superintendent's proposal to close 17 schools, part of a broader effort to address the district's $300 million structural deficit. Community members want more input before closures are finalized.