IMPD hasn't kept track of violations in its curfew crackdown

Welcome to the first edition of Chalkbeat Indiana's weekly digest. In the last week, we've answered more questions about the state's new diploma requirements, joined students and educators for IPS's first day of school, and in a story co-reported with Axios Indianapolis, dug into IMPD's curfew enforcement for minors.

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IMPD said curfews have helped curb youth violence. But it hasn’t been tracking violations. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced in April that officers would begin enforcing the city’s juvenile curfew law.

Do private schools have to offer Indiana's proposed new diplomas? Here's what Indiana law says. While schools can’t design their own diplomas that bypass Indiana rules, they can adopt graduation requirements on top of what the state requires.

Purdue University and Indiana University weigh in on the state’s new high school diplomas. Purdue says the proposed new diplomas would not meet admission requirements, while IU supports a special seal for college-bound students.

Students — and everyone else — feel first-day jitters as new IPS middle schools open. Under the Rebuilding Stronger overhaul, this is the first school year that T.C. Howe Middle School and Broad Ripple Middle School will serve grades 6-8.

Amid a big shift in what students must do to earn high school diplomas, IPS feels prepared. As Indiana moves to require more advanced courses and work experience for graduation, IPS says it’s on track to offer both.