@mjslaby

Bureau chief at @ChalkbeatIN • @IndianaProSPJ president & @indypressclub board member • Past: @indystar, @theinclinepgh, @knoxnews & more • Built by @idsnews

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OOO until early next year working on my latest job title: mom 🥹
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Important programming note: Pacers Media day is about to get started but I am not there because I am going on paternity leave. My wife @mjslaby and I had a baby girl since my last (intentionally vague) programming note. MJ's a champ, and the baby is doing fantastic.
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For the first time, more school vouchers went to Indiana families making more than $100,000 than less than $100,000. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Indiana school vouchers: More high-income families are using them as program growth slows

For the first time, more school vouchers went to Indiana families making more than $100,000 than less than $100,000.

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IPS announced it was leaving Enroll Indy. Then, the Enroll Indy board voted to remove its fee. But IPS said the change is about more than money. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Enroll Indy cut fees. IPS wasn’t swayed to return.

IPS announced it was leaving Enroll Indy. Then, the Enroll Indy board voted to remove its fee. But IPS said the change is about more than money.

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Take a look inside the ongoing turnaround of Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14, which for many years was one of Indianapolis’ lowest-performing district schools. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

‘Relationships matter’: School 14 leverages community partnerships to improve academic achievement

Take a look inside the ongoing turnaround of Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14, which for many years was one of Indianapolis’ lowest-performing district schools.

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Two Indiana journalism traditions are coming together for the first time on Oct 3 in downtown Indy: the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame inducts its 59th class & the finalists of the Keating Competition will be honored. Tickets: indianalegacyluncheon.org
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Do you know who is on your ballot for school board elections? @ChalkbeatIN, @wfyi & @mirrorindy partnered to bring you voter guides for all the school board elections in Marion County. Read the Q&As ⬇️ chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0… 1/5

Your guide to 2026 school board elections in Marion County

Ten school districts in Marion County have school board elections on the ballot this November. Here’s your guide to the candidates and how to vote.

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Voter guide for Wayne Twp school board: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0… Voter guide for Warren Twp school board: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0… 4/5

Who’s running for school board in Wayne Township? Meet the candidates

All four candidates are incumbents. Here’s what they said about why they are running again and the district’s most pressing issues.

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Voter guide for Decatur Twp school board: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0… Voter guide for Perry Twp school board: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0… Voter guide for Franklin Twp School board: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0… 5/5

Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township school board election 2026: A voter guide to the...

Four nonpartisans, three Republicans, and one independent are vying for three at-large seats. Read about their backgrounds, whether they support Decatur Township’s proposed tax increase, and more.

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The election for the IPS school board District 4 seat has two candidates on the ballot again, just in time for ballots to be printed. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Lindsey Cornett is back on the ballot for IPS school board. Here’s what happens next.

The election for the IPS school board District 4 seat has two candidates on the ballot again, just in time for ballots to be printed.

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IPS just made a decision about school enrollment that is reigniting tension with charters chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

IPS just made a decision about school enrollment that is reigniting tension with charters

Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the district’s decision to leave Enroll Indy for PowerSchool’s platform would save money and serve families better. But charter school leaders said it would make...

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The backdrop of a data center could make increasing enrollment even harder for Irvington Community Elementary, already struggling with finances. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

How a proposed data center could impact one of the city’s oldest charter schools

The backdrop of a data center could make increasing enrollment even harder for Irvington Community Elementary, already struggling with finances.

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Ten school districts in Marion County have school board elections on the ballot this November. Here’s your guide to the candidates and how to vote. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Your guide to 2026 school board elections in Marion County

Ten school districts in Marion County have school board elections on the ballot this November. Here’s your guide to the candidates and how to vote.

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School districts say they need money. Taxpayers say they need a break. Which position will have the edge when Indiana voters go to the polls in November? chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

‘The bottom will fall out’: A rural community confronts a tough decision about schools in November

School districts say they need money. Taxpayers say they need a break. Which position will have the edge when Indiana voters go to the polls in November?

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Welcome back to IU, Charlie Scudder, BAJ’14! The former @idsnews editor-in-chief has been named IU’s next director of student media, beginning Dec. 14. He’ll lead the IDS, Arbutus, @WIUX, and @IUSTV while advancing new collaboration opportunities. More: bit.ly/3SsS9iZ

Charlie Scudder named director of student media

A former student media leader, Scudder, BAJ’14, will return to IU on Dec. 14 after building a distinguished career in professional journalism and higher education.

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Here’s what to know about the property tax referendum on the ballot for Indianapolis schools this year. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Indianapolis schools referendum: How much it will cost and what happens if it fails

Here’s what to know about the property tax referendum on the ballot for Indianapolis schools this year.

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About six years ago, IPS implemented a no-zero grading policy, and teachers had concerns. The district allows zeros again, but will still give students multiple opportunities on assignments. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

No zeros, no more: IPS students can receive a zero on assignments again

About six years ago, IPS implemented a no-zero grading policy, and teachers had concerns. The district allows zeros again, but will still give students multiple opportunities on assignments.

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Mark your calendars! The next @IndyPressClub Women+ in Journalism meetup is Aug 26. We'll be talking about marketing ourselves and fighting imposter syndrome. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/women-in-jo…

Women+ in journalism August meetup

At this month's event we'll focus on marketing ourselves and fighting imposter syndrome.

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Former Tindley CEO Brian Metcalf pleaded guilty to defrauding Tindley schools by working with two other defendants to submit invoices for services that were never rendered. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

Here’s how much the Tindley charter network could receive in restitution from a 2023 fraud case

Former Tindley CEO Brian Metcalf pleaded guilty to defrauding Tindley schools by working with two other defendants to submit invoices for services that were never rendered.

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