by Polis Center | Apr 25, 2018 | Education, Equity
Recently, a friend mentioned to me, “It seems like everyone these days has a master’s degree.” This was interesting to me because I know from studying Indianapolis’ demographics that a large portion of the Indianapolis region’s population...
by Polis Center | Jan 14, 2018 | Community Development, Economy, Infrastructure, Poverty & Income
This is where SAVI analysts regularly share the stories and studies that have caught our eye. These are the latest ideas in socioeconomic, policy, and data viz trends. Chicago Policy Review: How Public Bus Routes Can Deconcentrate Poverty and Promote Equity Read it...
by Polis Center | Oct 3, 2017 | Education
Last week, WFYI reported that Hoosier Academies Virtual Charter School is slated to close in June, due to consistently poor performance. For example, its 2016 graduation rate was 23 percent. Hoosier Academy is not the only online charter school to struggle with low...
by Jim Dowling | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Sharon Kandris The City of Indianapolis, IUPUI, and Lilly Endowment recently announced a $30 million investment to improve IUPUI and the Near Westside neighborhood (See IndyStar story by Erika Smith). Some of the major improvements will include streetscapes, new...
by Jim Dowling | Jan 22, 2014 | Economy, Education
Opinions abound on the issue of “Brain Drain” in Indiana and elsewhere. Brain Drain is the term given when college graduates move out of state taking their knowledge and skills with them. What drives it, what can be done about it, and how do we compare to other peer...
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