The Afternoons with Amos PODCAST For Wednesday, October 28, 2015.  (Interviews With Concerned Clergy President Rev. David Greene, Activist Larry Vaughn and IPS School Board Member Gayle Cosby On Continuing Community Concern On IPS. Discussion/Reaction Starts At 56:37 Mark On PODCAST Media Player). While the Indianapolis Public School Board is delaying a final decision on whether to move […]

Despite a string of positive news, the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is facing strong criticism over a plan that some say discriminates against African-American students and parents at two northside high schools. In an extended Afternoons with Amos interview, IPS Superintendent Dr. Lewis Ferebee tried to explain the controversial proposal to move the entire Shortridge […]

At an emotional, inspiring evening ceremony that brought tears to many and uplifted everyone, four outstanding Indianapolis Public School teachers who literally changed, for the better, the lives of their students, were named the winners of the 2014 IPS/Hubbard Life Changing Teacher Awards.  They are: Tina Ahlgren, a math teacher at Shortridge Magnet High School for […]

Indiana Pacers Guard George Hill, an IPS graduate, got emotional when he received a surprise visit from the Broad Ripple High School Teacher, Susan Avery,  who helped inspired and pushed him to succeed.  The tearful and joyful reunion occurred as Hill joined IPS Superintendent Dr. Lewis Ferebee and United Way CEO Ann Murtlow to announce […]

Colts management makes decision to fire Caldwell (Indianapolis) – After a disappointing season for the Indianapolis Colts ended with a 2-14 record and team owner Jim Irsay citing “it was time for a change,” the announcement was made Tuesday afternoon that Colts coach Jim Caldwell was fired.  Caldwell’s removal comes after Bill Polian was let […]