Carley Lanich
@carleylanich.bsky.social
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Carley Lanich
@carleylanich.bsky.social
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I'm a reporter with Mirror Indy. I write about education in Indianapolis — everything from early childhood through high school.
I'm particularly interested in what works, what doesn't, and what the community wants to know about its schools.
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🧵: So, you’ve heard about those recommendations for IPS?
Any sweeping changes for Indy schools are far from the finish line. And, while it seems like there's bipartisan support for some ideas, IPS advocates are readying themselves for another fight at the Statehouse. (1/3)
Any sweeping changes for Indy schools are far from the finish line. And, while it seems like there's bipartisan support for some ideas, IPS advocates are readying themselves for another fight at the Statehouse. (1/3)
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🧵: So, you’ve heard about those recommendations for IPS?
Any sweeping changes for Indy schools are far from the finish line. And, while it seems like there's bipartisan support for some ideas, IPS advocates are readying themselves for another fight at the Statehouse. (1/3)
Any sweeping changes for Indy schools are far from the finish line. And, while it seems like there's bipartisan support for some ideas, IPS advocates are readying themselves for another fight at the Statehouse. (1/3)
Things are tense tonight as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance considers recommendations to make major changes to IPS — giving significant power to the Indy mayor.
One speaker has been removed from the council’s Public Assembly Room. The alliance has yet to take a vote.
One speaker has been removed from the council’s Public Assembly Room. The alliance has yet to take a vote.
December 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Things are tense tonight as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance considers recommendations to make major changes to IPS — giving significant power to the Indy mayor.
One speaker has been removed from the council’s Public Assembly Room. The alliance has yet to take a vote.
One speaker has been removed from the council’s Public Assembly Room. The alliance has yet to take a vote.
By now you’ve probably heard about Indiana’s increasingly difficult child care landscape.
I spent some time talking to providers about how they’re faring & learned about how nonprofits & community orgs are stepping in to fill gaps.
More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
I spent some time talking to providers about how they’re faring & learned about how nonprofits & community orgs are stepping in to fill gaps.
More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Child care providers are stretching to make ends meet
These Indianapolis groups are stepping up to fill gaps.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
By now you’ve probably heard about Indiana’s increasingly difficult child care landscape.
I spent some time talking to providers about how they’re faring & learned about how nonprofits & community orgs are stepping in to fill gaps.
More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
I spent some time talking to providers about how they’re faring & learned about how nonprofits & community orgs are stepping in to fill gaps.
More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Wayne Twp's newest board member, Mikeal Gordon, took his oath last night.
A fun fact about Mikeal: He told me last night he has two full-time jobs — purchasing manager for a sheet metal fabricator and ... Santa.
Learn more about Mikeal here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
A fun fact about Mikeal: He told me last night he has two full-time jobs — purchasing manager for a sheet metal fabricator and ... Santa.
Learn more about Mikeal here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Meet Wayne Township’s newest school board member
When he’s not volunteering, Gordon works as a purchasing manager … and plays Santa.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Wayne Twp's newest board member, Mikeal Gordon, took his oath last night.
A fun fact about Mikeal: He told me last night he has two full-time jobs — purchasing manager for a sheet metal fabricator and ... Santa.
Learn more about Mikeal here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
A fun fact about Mikeal: He told me last night he has two full-time jobs — purchasing manager for a sheet metal fabricator and ... Santa.
Learn more about Mikeal here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
If you have a little one in your family, you probably already know how difficult it can be to navigate child care. This year, some of those challenges got worse.
I spent some time talking to providers about why. Here's more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indiana-chil...
I spent some time talking to providers about why. Here's more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indiana-chil...
Access to affordable child care in Indiana got more difficult this year
Providers say they worry about the long-term consequences of tighter funding.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
If you have a little one in your family, you probably already know how difficult it can be to navigate child care. This year, some of those challenges got worse.
I spent some time talking to providers about why. Here's more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indiana-chil...
I spent some time talking to providers about why. Here's more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indiana-chil...
The group charged w/exploring big ideas for IPS' future is narrowing its focus. However, some parents & advocates are unhappy w/the new direction.
They're proposing an alternative plan. Here's a look at the sticking points & ideas being floated, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
They're proposing an alternative plan. Here's a look at the sticking points & ideas being floated, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Here’s what parents think about reshaping Indy’s public schools
Ideas for rethinking IPS are coming into view, but it’s not too late to weigh in.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The group charged w/exploring big ideas for IPS' future is narrowing its focus. However, some parents & advocates are unhappy w/the new direction.
They're proposing an alternative plan. Here's a look at the sticking points & ideas being floated, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
They're proposing an alternative plan. Here's a look at the sticking points & ideas being floated, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
IPS watchers: There's a chance tomorrow to share your feedback directly with the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (the group studying ideas for IPS' future).
📍4 p.m. at the City-County Building. More details here, via our partners at @chalkbeat.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
📍4 p.m. at the City-County Building. More details here, via our partners at @chalkbeat.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Here’s when the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance will meet next
The Indianapolis Education Alliance will meet Dec. 3 to narrow down possible recommendations for changing who oversees schools and how school buildings and buses are managed.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
IPS watchers: There's a chance tomorrow to share your feedback directly with the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (the group studying ideas for IPS' future).
📍4 p.m. at the City-County Building. More details here, via our partners at @chalkbeat.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
📍4 p.m. at the City-County Building. More details here, via our partners at @chalkbeat.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Recent property tax changes were at the forefront of salary talks this year in Wayne Twp.
The school board approved a bonus for teachers this week rather than a pay bump. The board, however, also decided to give itself a raise. @mirrorindy.org explains why: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
The school board approved a bonus for teachers this week rather than a pay bump. The board, however, also decided to give itself a raise. @mirrorindy.org explains why: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Wayne Township teachers disappointed with lack of raise this year
School board members voted to give themselves a pay bump during the same meeting.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Recent property tax changes were at the forefront of salary talks this year in Wayne Twp.
The school board approved a bonus for teachers this week rather than a pay bump. The board, however, also decided to give itself a raise. @mirrorindy.org explains why: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
The school board approved a bonus for teachers this week rather than a pay bump. The board, however, also decided to give itself a raise. @mirrorindy.org explains why: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
📣 It's time to sound off!
What do you think of ideas for changing Indianapolis schools? Officials gave their presentations last week and now there's TWO surveys open.
Here's how to share feedback, via @mirrorindy.org👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
What do you think of ideas for changing Indianapolis schools? Officials gave their presentations last week and now there's TWO surveys open.
Here's how to share feedback, via @mirrorindy.org👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Tell Indy officials what you think about proposed school changes
Here’s two online surveys you can take to give feedback on Indy schools.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📣 It's time to sound off!
What do you think of ideas for changing Indianapolis schools? Officials gave their presentations last week and now there's TWO surveys open.
Here's how to share feedback, via @mirrorindy.org👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
What do you think of ideas for changing Indianapolis schools? Officials gave their presentations last week and now there's TWO surveys open.
Here's how to share feedback, via @mirrorindy.org👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Ideas for the future of Indianapolis' schools are coming into clearer view and they're a bit complex.
@mirrorindy.org attempted to break it all down. The key question at play: Who should get control over Indianapolis' traditional public and charter schools?
mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
@mirrorindy.org attempted to break it all down. The key question at play: Who should get control over Indianapolis' traditional public and charter schools?
mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Here’s your guide to changes being considered for Indy schools
Use this guide to tell local officials in December what you think is best for Indy schools
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November 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Ideas for the future of Indianapolis' schools are coming into clearer view and they're a bit complex.
@mirrorindy.org attempted to break it all down. The key question at play: Who should get control over Indianapolis' traditional public and charter schools?
mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
@mirrorindy.org attempted to break it all down. The key question at play: Who should get control over Indianapolis' traditional public and charter schools?
mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
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I saw college basketball fans going nuts over IU Indy on social media. So I decided to go see them play for myself and y'all, it was chaos (complimentary)
Basketball stats courtesy of @tyfenwick.bsky.social and (slay) photos by Brett Phelps!
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Basketball stats courtesy of @tyfenwick.bsky.social and (slay) photos by Brett Phelps!
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‘Must watch TV’: Why college basketball fans are watching IU Indy
New head coach Ben Howlett is leading the team to high scores.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I saw college basketball fans going nuts over IU Indy on social media. So I decided to go see them play for myself and y'all, it was chaos (complimentary)
Basketball stats courtesy of @tyfenwick.bsky.social and (slay) photos by Brett Phelps!
mirrorindy.org/iu-indianapo...
Basketball stats courtesy of @tyfenwick.bsky.social and (slay) photos by Brett Phelps!
mirrorindy.org/iu-indianapo...
Indy faith leaders have a message for Gov. Braun this week as AG Todd Rokita sues IPS over its immigration policies.
"Tell your attorney general to stand down...Tell him to stop using our children’s classroom as political theater.” More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/black-church...
"Tell your attorney general to stand down...Tell him to stop using our children’s classroom as political theater.” More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/black-church...
‘Hands off’: Black clergy decry attorney general lawsuit against IPS
Concerned Clergy president urges Gov. Braun to step in: ‘Tell your attorney general to stand down.’
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November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Indy faith leaders have a message for Gov. Braun this week as AG Todd Rokita sues IPS over its immigration policies.
"Tell your attorney general to stand down...Tell him to stop using our children’s classroom as political theater.” More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/black-church...
"Tell your attorney general to stand down...Tell him to stop using our children’s classroom as political theater.” More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/black-church...
What does the future of Indy education look like?
Policymakers are pushing the idea of a transportation authority and sending a clear message to IPS: act now or else.
So, what *is* a transportation authority and how did we get here? Find out w/@mirrorindy.org 👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Policymakers are pushing the idea of a transportation authority and sending a clear message to IPS: act now or else.
So, what *is* a transportation authority and how did we get here? Find out w/@mirrorindy.org 👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Lawmaker warns IPS: Propose changes or the state will do it for you
Rep. Bob Behning says a transportation authority could be a path forward
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
What does the future of Indy education look like?
Policymakers are pushing the idea of a transportation authority and sending a clear message to IPS: act now or else.
So, what *is* a transportation authority and how did we get here? Find out w/@mirrorindy.org 👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Policymakers are pushing the idea of a transportation authority and sending a clear message to IPS: act now or else.
So, what *is* a transportation authority and how did we get here? Find out w/@mirrorindy.org 👇 mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
IPS commissioners are speaking more directly this week to the idea of shrinking district boundaries to Center Township.
They still say it's just an option & no decisions are made, but the conversation's leading to new questions. More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
They still say it's just an option & no decisions are made, but the conversation's leading to new questions. More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
IPS commissioners are speaking more directly this week to the idea of shrinking district boundaries to Center Township.
They still say it's just an option & no decisions are made, but the conversation's leading to new questions. More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
They still say it's just an option & no decisions are made, but the conversation's leading to new questions. More here, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ips-indianap...
Reposted by Carley Lanich
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🧵: There's a rumor going around that IPS could shrink its size down to only Center Township.
It turns out this has come up in recent planning discussions. But, officials say it's just an idea and no concrete proposals have been brought forward. (1/4)
It turns out this has come up in recent planning discussions. But, officials say it's just an idea and no concrete proposals have been brought forward. (1/4)
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🧵: There's a rumor going around that IPS could shrink its size down to only Center Township.
It turns out this has come up in recent planning discussions. But, officials say it's just an idea and no concrete proposals have been brought forward. (1/4)
It turns out this has come up in recent planning discussions. But, officials say it's just an idea and no concrete proposals have been brought forward. (1/4)
Reposted by Carley Lanich
Attorney General Todd Rokita says the district thwarted an attempt to deport a Honduran national with his son, a student in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Indiana attorney general sues IPS over immigration enforcement policies
Attorney General Todd Rokita says the district thwarted an attempt to deport a Honduran national with his son, a student in Indianapolis Public Schools.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Attorney General Todd Rokita says the district thwarted an attempt to deport a Honduran national with his son, a student in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Still waiting for SNAP? I looked into how each school district in Marion County is supporting families during the government shutdown, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/snap-governm...
Here’s how Indy schools are helping families affected by the government shutdown
These Indianapolis districts are offering help to families affected by partial SNAP payments.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Still waiting for SNAP? I looked into how each school district in Marion County is supporting families during the government shutdown, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/snap-governm...
I shared some reflections on this week's Indianapolis Local Education Alliance meeting in today's @mirrorindy.org newsletter.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I shared some reflections on this week's Indianapolis Local Education Alliance meeting in today's @mirrorindy.org newsletter.
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🧵NEW: The Indiana Department of Education announced today a coalition of 50+ Indianapolis schools have been selected to pilot a facilities & transportation sharing partnership.
The group, called TogetherEd, consists of mostly charter and private schools in Indianapolis. (1/4) ...
The group, called TogetherEd, consists of mostly charter and private schools in Indianapolis. (1/4) ...
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🧵NEW: The Indiana Department of Education announced today a coalition of 50+ Indianapolis schools have been selected to pilot a facilities & transportation sharing partnership.
The group, called TogetherEd, consists of mostly charter and private schools in Indianapolis. (1/4) ...
The group, called TogetherEd, consists of mostly charter and private schools in Indianapolis. (1/4) ...
🧵: School board appointments and governance structures have drawn attention lately as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance continues its work.
But the conversation, as I learned recently, is far from new... (1/3)
But the conversation, as I learned recently, is far from new... (1/3)
October 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🧵: School board appointments and governance structures have drawn attention lately as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance continues its work.
But the conversation, as I learned recently, is far from new... (1/3)
But the conversation, as I learned recently, is far from new... (1/3)
Hey, Indy families: With kids back in a school for a bit now, are you starting to notice changes in your student's learning?
An accommodation could help — but it can be tricky to know where to get started. @mirrorindy.org created this guide to school accommodations. mirrorindy.org/indiana-disa...
An accommodation could help — but it can be tricky to know where to get started. @mirrorindy.org created this guide to school accommodations. mirrorindy.org/indiana-disa...
Here’s how to get accommodations for kids who need help in school
Here’s your guide to making sense of the complex world of education accommodations at school.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Hey, Indy families: With kids back in a school for a bit now, are you starting to notice changes in your student's learning?
An accommodation could help — but it can be tricky to know where to get started. @mirrorindy.org created this guide to school accommodations. mirrorindy.org/indiana-disa...
An accommodation could help — but it can be tricky to know where to get started. @mirrorindy.org created this guide to school accommodations. mirrorindy.org/indiana-disa...
NEW: Shenia Suggs will serve as Wayne Township's next superintendent.
Here's some quick takeaways from last night's school board meeting and the incoming superintendent's contract, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Here's some quick takeaways from last night's school board meeting and the incoming superintendent's contract, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Wayne Township has found its next superintendent
Shenia Suggs will lead the westside school district starting this January.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
NEW: Shenia Suggs will serve as Wayne Township's next superintendent.
Here's some quick takeaways from last night's school board meeting and the incoming superintendent's contract, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Here's some quick takeaways from last night's school board meeting and the incoming superintendent's contract, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
The Wayne Township school board has just voted to name Assistant Superintendent Shenia Suggs its new superintendent.
She follows Jeff Butts who plans to retire from the district in January.
More to come soon, via @mirrorindy.org.
She follows Jeff Butts who plans to retire from the district in January.
More to come soon, via @mirrorindy.org.
October 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Wayne Township school board has just voted to name Assistant Superintendent Shenia Suggs its new superintendent.
She follows Jeff Butts who plans to retire from the district in January.
More to come soon, via @mirrorindy.org.
She follows Jeff Butts who plans to retire from the district in January.
More to come soon, via @mirrorindy.org.
Enlace Academy's Hispanic Heritage Night is all about helping kids embrace their own culture while also learning something new.
Their principal told me recently: “The representation is exactly what I needed as a kid.” Read more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/enlace-acade...
Their principal told me recently: “The representation is exactly what I needed as a kid.” Read more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/enlace-acade...
This westside school teaches students to embrace their heritage
Here’s how Enlace Academy staff help their students find belonging.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Enlace Academy's Hispanic Heritage Night is all about helping kids embrace their own culture while also learning something new.
Their principal told me recently: “The representation is exactly what I needed as a kid.” Read more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/enlace-acade...
Their principal told me recently: “The representation is exactly what I needed as a kid.” Read more, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/enlace-acade...