Carley Lanich
@carleylanich.bsky.social
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Carley Lanich
@carleylanich.bsky.social
· Mar 19
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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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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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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!
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Basketball stats courtesy of @tyfenwick.bsky.social and (slay) photos by Brett Phelps!
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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...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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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)
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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...
An update: The Mind Trust, which has long advocated for reform efforts in Indy, responded quickly with a statement.
Much of it centers on the challenging financial landscape IPS faces coming out of a legislative session that shifted more property tax $ to charter schools.
Here's the statement:
Much of it centers on the challenging financial landscape IPS faces coming out of a legislative session that shifted more property tax $ to charter schools.
Here's the statement:
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
An update: The Mind Trust, which has long advocated for reform efforts in Indy, responded quickly with a statement.
Much of it centers on the challenging financial landscape IPS faces coming out of a legislative session that shifted more property tax $ to charter schools.
Here's the statement:
Much of it centers on the challenging financial landscape IPS faces coming out of a legislative session that shifted more property tax $ to charter schools.
Here's the statement:
🧵NEW: IPS board members just released their priorities for the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance — the group that's set to make recommendations about how IPS and charter schools should operate moving forward.
Here's part one of the statement — it's a long one! (1/4)
Here's part one of the statement — it's a long one! (1/4)
October 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🧵NEW: IPS board members just released their priorities for the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance — the group that's set to make recommendations about how IPS and charter schools should operate moving forward.
Here's part one of the statement — it's a long one! (1/4)
Here's part one of the statement — it's a long one! (1/4)
We're starting to hear from IPS commissioners as work picks up for the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance.
What do the elected commissioners think about appointed school boards? And, does Indy have too many schools?
Here's the latest, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
What do the elected commissioners think about appointed school boards? And, does Indy have too many schools?
Here's the latest, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
With IPS’ future in limbo, trustees begin to weigh in
As charter advocates call for change, the IPS board is putting together its own recommendations.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're starting to hear from IPS commissioners as work picks up for the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance.
What do the elected commissioners think about appointed school boards? And, does Indy have too many schools?
Here's the latest, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
What do the elected commissioners think about appointed school boards? And, does Indy have too many schools?
Here's the latest, via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
It's beginning to look like less of a question of whether Warren Township will move its fifth graders back to elementary school and more of a question of how they do it.
I talked to an elementary parent this week who said she's been asking for the change for a long time. (1/2)
I talked to an elementary parent this week who said she's been asking for the change for a long time. (1/2)
September 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's beginning to look like less of a question of whether Warren Township will move its fifth graders back to elementary school and more of a question of how they do it.
I talked to an elementary parent this week who said she's been asking for the change for a long time. (1/2)
I talked to an elementary parent this week who said she's been asking for the change for a long time. (1/2)
Could elementary students attend a different school in Warren Township next year? Will fifth graders move back to elementaries?
Administrators are creating a new plan to balance enrollment & compete w/other nearby school options. And, they're seeking feedback on the plan. (1/2)
Administrators are creating a new plan to balance enrollment & compete w/other nearby school options. And, they're seeking feedback on the plan. (1/2)
September 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Could elementary students attend a different school in Warren Township next year? Will fifth graders move back to elementaries?
Administrators are creating a new plan to balance enrollment & compete w/other nearby school options. And, they're seeking feedback on the plan. (1/2)
Administrators are creating a new plan to balance enrollment & compete w/other nearby school options. And, they're seeking feedback on the plan. (1/2)
Little has been said about who's leading the City-County Council's education committee after Keith Graves stepped down as chair in July.
So, I went to this week's committee meeting to find out. The short of it? I left with more questions than answers.
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So, I went to this week's committee meeting to find out. The short of it? I left with more questions than answers.
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Who’s leading the Indianapolis City-County Council education committee?
Little has been said about the role since Councilor Keith Graves stepped down in July.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Little has been said about who's leading the City-County Council's education committee after Keith Graves stepped down as chair in July.
So, I went to this week's committee meeting to find out. The short of it? I left with more questions than answers.
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So, I went to this week's committee meeting to find out. The short of it? I left with more questions than answers.
mirrorindy.org/whos-leading...
In 2020, Lillian Barkes knew she wanted to help students use their voice, but she couldn't quite find the right program. So, the former teacher decided to create one.
This weekend, her nonprofit is celebrating its new learning center. Here's how to check it out:
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This weekend, her nonprofit is celebrating its new learning center. Here's how to check it out:
mirrorindy.org/listen-to-ou...
A new space for Indy youth to feel empowered
From 2020 protests to political upheaval, this nonprofit wants to help youth find their voice.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In 2020, Lillian Barkes knew she wanted to help students use their voice, but she couldn't quite find the right program. So, the former teacher decided to create one.
This weekend, her nonprofit is celebrating its new learning center. Here's how to check it out:
mirrorindy.org/listen-to-ou...
This weekend, her nonprofit is celebrating its new learning center. Here's how to check it out:
mirrorindy.org/listen-to-ou...
Are you (or do you know) a student in Indy? Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
You'd be surprised by how many free/discounted opportunities there are with your student ID.
Sophie Young has your guide for exploring Indy's art scene on a student budget:
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You'd be surprised by how many free/discounted opportunities there are with your student ID.
Sophie Young has your guide for exploring Indy's art scene on a student budget:
mirrorindy.org/student-disc...
Exploring Indy arts and culture is cheaper with a student ID
College and trade school students can get free memberships or discounted tickets at these 13 museums, theaters and and movie houses.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Are you (or do you know) a student in Indy? Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
You'd be surprised by how many free/discounted opportunities there are with your student ID.
Sophie Young has your guide for exploring Indy's art scene on a student budget:
mirrorindy.org/student-disc...
You'd be surprised by how many free/discounted opportunities there are with your student ID.
Sophie Young has your guide for exploring Indy's art scene on a student budget:
mirrorindy.org/student-disc...
We're starting to see signs of how schools will respond to Indiana's property tax changes.
Administrators in Wayne Twp are considering buying fewer buses in the coming years.
Another concern? Utility costs as AES proposes another rate hike. @mirrorindy.org explains: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Administrators in Wayne Twp are considering buying fewer buses in the coming years.
Another concern? Utility costs as AES proposes another rate hike. @mirrorindy.org explains: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Wayne Township schools plan for higher utility costs and fewer bus purchases
The west Indianapolis school district is tightening its belt in response to Indiana’s new property tax plan.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We're starting to see signs of how schools will respond to Indiana's property tax changes.
Administrators in Wayne Twp are considering buying fewer buses in the coming years.
Another concern? Utility costs as AES proposes another rate hike. @mirrorindy.org explains: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
Administrators in Wayne Twp are considering buying fewer buses in the coming years.
Another concern? Utility costs as AES proposes another rate hike. @mirrorindy.org explains: mirrorindy.org/wayne-townsh...
As part of a new contract, IPS is revamping its former ROOTS program at the old Margaret McFarland middle school.
Changes so far have allowed IPS to reach more students in a classroom setting & open fully staffed at the start of the year. Check it out @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/margaret-mcf...
Changes so far have allowed IPS to reach more students in a classroom setting & open fully staffed at the start of the year. Check it out @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/margaret-mcf...
IPS has a new plan for students who have intense therapeutic needs
A partnership with an outside provider is allowing more kids to spend time at school.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As part of a new contract, IPS is revamping its former ROOTS program at the old Margaret McFarland middle school.
Changes so far have allowed IPS to reach more students in a classroom setting & open fully staffed at the start of the year. Check it out @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/margaret-mcf...
Changes so far have allowed IPS to reach more students in a classroom setting & open fully staffed at the start of the year. Check it out @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/margaret-mcf...