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Dec 19, 2011 at 4:38 pm

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Community Panel Reacts To IPS Reorganization Plan; Hear Their Views

Community Panel Reacts To IPS Reorganization Plan; Hear Their Views

Click Above to Hear Full Interview. Runs 41 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. A panel representing organizations concerned with the education of Indianapolis children appeared on Afternoons with Amos to give their reaction and views to the proposal to reform the Indianapolis Public Schools presented by The Mind Trust.

On the panel were Karega Rausch, Stand for Children; Carole Craig, Indianapolis NAACP, Delana Ivey & John Loflin, Parent Power; Diana Daniels, National Council

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Amos Brown

Dec 18, 2011 at 8:44 am

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Plan Proposed To Sharply Change IPS Schools; Hear Discussion On AWA

Plan Proposed To Sharply Change IPS Schools; Hear Discussion On AWA

Click Above To hear Full Interview. Runs 55 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Afternoons with Amos devoted its Monday, Dec 19th program to a full discussion of a proposal to dramatically change how students are taught, how dollars are spent and how the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) are run. The Mind Trust, the Indianapolis based educational reform and advocacy organization prepared this bold

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Dec 13, 2011 at 12:08 pm

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On AWA, Takeover Group Reveals Plans For Howe, Manual, Emma Donnan Schools

On AWA, Takeover Group Reveals Plans For Howe, Manual, Emma Donnan Schools

Click Above for Full Interview. Runs 47 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Officials from the group that will operate Howe and Manual High Schools and Emma Donna Middle School starting in July appeared on Afternoons with Amos to talk about their plans for operating the three IPS takeover schools. John Hage, President/CEO of Charter Schools USA, along with Sherry Hage, VP for Education and April Williams, Lead Principal talked about their plans for the three schools, how their organization will improve

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Nov 14, 2011 at 4:53 pm

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Shortridge HS Principal Situation Generates Strong Emotion

Shortridge HS Principal Situation Generates Strong Emotion

Audio Included in Post. Runs Three Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. There was strong emotions exhibited on Afternoons with Amos when a Shortridge High School student called to offer to comments on the probable removal of Shortridge Principal Brandon Cosby. The student thought Crosby’s firing was due to the student’s “failure”.  Hear Cosby’s emotional response to that student; encouraging her and other students that they have not failed.

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Oct 24, 2011 at 7:23 pm

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IPS Slams Charters; Charges Them With Violating Students Federal, State Rights

IPS Slams Charters; Charges Them With Violating Students Federal, State Rights

Audio Included in Post. Runs 24 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. In an explosive charge, IPS Supt. Dr. Eugene White demanded an state investigation of charter schools serving Indianapolis.  White presented affidavits and statements from IPS Parents forced to leave area charter schools since the school year began.  Afternoons with Amos heard reaction to IPS’ explosive charges from a spokesman for Mayor Greg Ballard and from a national leader in the school choice movement – Kenneth Campbell, President of Black Alliance

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Aug 25, 2011 at 5:07 pm

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UPDATED WITH AUDIO: State To Take Over 4 IPS Schools; Monitor 2 Others

UPDATED WITH AUDIO: State To Take Over 4 IPS Schools; Monitor 2 Others

UPDATED WITH AUDIO: Friday, top officials of the Indiana Department of Education appeared on Afternoons with Amos to explain what happens next with the Takeover of 4 IPS schools by the state. Jim Larson, Jackie Cissell and Alex Damron appeared on Afternoons with Amos to explain and listen to concerns an answer questions.

Thursday, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett had announced his recommendations to the Indiana State

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Aug 2, 2011 at 9:22 am

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Another Potential School Takeover Company, Chartyer Schools USA, Talks To AWA About Their Plans

Another Potential School Takeover Company, Chartyer Schools USA, Talks To AWA About Their Plans

Audio Included in Post. Runs 26 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Florida-based Charter Schools USA is one of the three companies Indiana Department of Education officials chose to operate one or more of the seven schools (six in IPS) that are eligible for state intervention.  Richard Page, a Charter Schools USA Vice-President talked with Afternoons with Amos about their company, why they’re interested in Indiana and their educational philosophy on working with students, parents and the community.  Hear the full interview

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Jul 22, 2011 at 5:08 pm

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IPS Chief Dr. Eugene White Reacts On AWA To Pending State Intervention of 6 IPS Schools

IPS Chief Dr. Eugene White Reacts On AWA To Pending State Intervention of 6 IPS Schools

Audio Included in Post. Runs 46 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eugene White appeared on Afternoons with Amos with IPS’ reaction to looming state intervention for five IPS high schools and one IPS middle school. Dr. White blasted state education officials for not providing IPS a chance to see and review their data. White pointed out errors and inconsistencies in how the state made their data calculations that led to their decision.

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Jul 22, 2011 at 4:55 pm

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State Explains Next Steps For 6 IPS Schools Facing Takeover

State Explains Next Steps For 6 IPS Schools Facing Takeover

Audio Included in Post. Runs 55 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Officials of the Indiana Department of Education came to Afternoons with Amos to explain the next steps in state intervention for five IPS high schools and one IPS middle school.Interviewing with Amos was Dale Chu, Ass’t Supt for Policy explained what the State did, why and next steps. Ron Gibson, representing the neighborhood that surrounds Arlington High School expressed his concern as did Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy.

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Jul 22, 2011 at 7:41 am

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5 IPS High Schools, 1 Middle School Placed On TakeOver Target List By State

5 IPS High Schools, 1 Middle School Placed On TakeOver Target List By State

DEVELOPING STORY CHECK FOR UPDATES. AFTERNOONS WITH AMOS WILL FOCUS ON THIS ISSUE TODAY AT 1PM! NEW INFO: The State announced three companies, included the Indianapolis-based, Black-owned/managed operator of Charles Tindley Charter school, are the companies that may run schools the state takes over. EdPower (Chas Tindley), Edison Schools and Charter Schools USA are the vendors chosen potential Turnaround School Operators by the Indiana Department of Education.

Six Indianapolis Public Schools, five

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