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IndySTEAM Academy students smile in class, wearing their matching yellow shirts.

Why Enroll in a Charter School in Indianapolis?

The choice between private, public and charter schools can be overwhelming. From curriculum to mission, transportation to tuition, the seemingly endless options for personalization can make narrowing down your decision even more difficult. If you are new to charter schools, we’d like to take this opportunity to demystify the charter school choice and illuminate the…

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IndySTEAM Academy scholars learn Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, while wearing the school uniform of yellow shirts.

Indianapolis Youth Deserve High Income High Demand Careers

Yes, underserved minority and underrepresented youth, like girls, deserve brilliant futures in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). At IndySTEAM Academy (IndySTEAM), we believe in nurturing every scholar’s unique potential and dreams, preparing them for today’s high wage, high demand careers in STEM. At our tuition-free public charter school for grades K-7, each and…

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IndySTEAM Academy students in their matching yellow shirts learning how to play the violin

You Can Dance If You Want To – The Benefits of Arts at IndySTEAM

Does your scholar like dancing to a different beat? Coloring outside the lines? At IndySTEAM Academy, (IndySTEAM), encouraging self expression through dance and other art studies within our STEAM curriculum is just one way our tuition-free public charter school for grades K-7 is Indy’s best kept secret.  Young Brains on Art  Art, including dance, increases…

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An Indy STEAM Academy scholar science fair project, “How Does Cow's Milk Affect Human’s Health?

Exploring a Bright Future with Indy STEAM’s Experiential Learning

Does your scholar enjoy hands-on learning? Of course they do! At Indy STEAM Academy (Indy STEAM), experiential learning is exactly how we empower our scholars in grades K-7 to have fun while absorbing knowledge and boosting their confidence in our tuition-free Indianapolis charter school. The 5 Factors of Experiential Learning (EL) Experiential Learning (EL) means…

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Young student smiles while playing a violin.

The Magic Link Between Mathematics & Music

Did you know that scholars studying math and music together develop better brains? At IndySTEAM Academy (IndySTEAM), we provide excellent academic rigor in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics so Indianapolis youth are prepared for today’s high-demand, high-income careers. Learning the magic link between music and math is just one way our tuition-free public charter…

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Indianapolis’s Best Kept Secret – Indy STEAM Academy

IndySTEAM Academy (IndySTEAM) is a free public charter school for grades K-7 that has been quietly making waves in the Indianapolis community. We believe that every child’s hopes and dreams set them apart. What sets our academy apart? We prepare deserving scholars for high wage, high demand, 21st century STEAM-based careers with high quality academic…

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IndySTEAM Academy educator and students present a lava lamp STEM project at a science fair.

Building Character and Greater Expectations at Indy STEAM

At IndySTEAM Academy (IndySTEAM), we believe that character-building and high expectations are essential for our scholars’ success at our tuition-free, public school for grades K-7. Our focus on character-building reduces behavioral issues, prepares scholars for high-earning high-demand careers in STEM, and uplifts the underserved youth to confidently strive for the brilliant futures they deserve.  It’s…

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IndySTEAM Academy student presents her solar system science project.

Why STEAM Education is Critical For Young Learners

All aspiring student scientists, no matter where they live, regardless of their socio-economic status, deserve a chance for a bright future in STEAM-related careers. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. It’s in our school name.  Indy STEAM Academy (Indy STEAM) believes it’s our honorable responsibility to provide an experiential education that integrates…

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A poster showing an IndySTEAM Academy student creating “The Amazing Ferris Wheel” as an engineering project.

3 Ways IndySTEAM Brings Scholars Back On Track

You may have read about Indiana’s “learning loss“, but we prefer to use “learning interruption” since we believe every student has the ability to learn. The facts remain, “…changes in achievement scores impact later life outcomes, including lifetime earnings, educational attainment,” and one’s ability to find adequate employment. As a tuition-free public charter school for…

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend Indy STEAM Academy

At Indy STEAM Academy (Indy STEAM), we fully address pandemic learning interruption and strive to close the achievement gaps for Indianapolis youth. We are a free public charter school building bright futures for scholars in grades K-7. Here are ten more reasons to consider Indy STEAM for your school of choice: 1 – STEAM Integration…

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