StateImpact Indiana: Mayors & Public Schools

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by IPR News

September 22, 2011

It’s election season across Indiana and education is a major issue in the race for mayor in Indianapolis.  Incumbent Greg Ballard faces challenger Melina Kennedy, an attorney with a long history in public service. But just how much can the leader of city government influence public schools?  StateImpact Indiana’s Ben Skirvin reports.

StateImpact Indiana is a collaboration between NPR and your Indiana Public Broadcasting stations.