Despite Ignite Achievement Academy s challenges, the schools authorizer has allowed the school to continue operating as an independent charter school under a new name.
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Ignite Achievement Academy was removed from Indianapolis Public Schools after low test scores. But the mayor’s office has let the school continue under a new name.
Racial gaps in student outcomes illuminate the need for schools to make sure their teaching practices arent just equal, but equitable meaning they help all students reach the same levels of success.