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Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 

Jun 30, 202508 min read
Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 
At the June 25th public hearing of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA), parents, educators, and community members came together with a unified message:  every child in Indianapolis deserves access to a high-quality education—regardless of their background, ZIP code, or school type.  Bony Georges: “Every student deserves to be seen—and supported.”  IPS teacher Bony Georges […]

Transportation: what advocates say  

Jun 5, 202504 min read
Transportation: what advocates say  
School choice is a powerful promise—but for many families, it’s a promise that falls short. Without reliable transportation, even the best school options are out of reach. In Indianapolis, parents are raising their voices to demand solutions that make school choice real for everyone.  Here are six powerful stories from advocates who know firsthand how […]

Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 

Jun 4, 202503 min read
Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 
In Indiana we often talk about the value of school choice, but for many families that choice is limited by one major barrier: transportation.  At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless parents and advocates who support expanding access to high-quality schools, including charter schools. But too often, families are unable to attend those schools simply […]

What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works

Jun 4, 202503 min read
What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works
When parents speak up about their children’s education, often they’re not asking for miracles—they’re asking for accountability. They want schools that work, leaders who listen, and systems that deliver real results for all kids, especially those who have been historically underserved.  At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless families who are calling for change. Their […]

What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education

Jun 3, 202503 min read
What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education
When it comes to improving public education, data-driven decisions matter—and Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers a powerful case study.  A 2024 report from the University of Colorado Denver examined nearly two decades of school reforms in DPS, focusing on how the district used accountability systems to guide school improvement. The findings are clear: when districts […]

Why school accountability matters

Jun 2, 202504 min read
Why school accountability matters
When we talk about improving public education, one word often rises to the top:  accountability. But what does that really mean—and why does it matter so much?  At  Stand Indiana, we believe accountability isn’t about consequences or blame. It’s about  ensuring every student has access to a high-quality public education. That means identifying what’s working, […]

Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 

Jun 30, 202508 min read
Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 
At the June 25th public hearing of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA), parents, educators, and community members came together with a unified message:  every child in Indianapolis deserves access to a high-quality education—regardless of their background, ZIP code, or school type.  Bony Georges: “Every student deserves to be seen—and supported.”  IPS teacher Bony Georges […]

Transportation: what advocates say  

Jun 5, 202504 min read
Transportation: what advocates say  
School choice is a powerful promise—but for many families, it’s a promise that falls short. Without reliable transportation, even the best school options are out of reach. In Indianapolis, parents are raising their voices to demand solutions that make school choice real for everyone.  Here are six powerful stories from advocates who know firsthand how […]

Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 

Jun 4, 202503 min read
Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 
In Indiana we often talk about the value of school choice, but for many families that choice is limited by one major barrier: transportation.  At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless parents and advocates who support expanding access to high-quality schools, including charter schools. But too often, families are unable to attend those schools simply […]

What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works

Jun 4, 202503 min read
What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works
When parents speak up about their children’s education, often they’re not asking for miracles—they’re asking for accountability. They want schools that work, leaders who listen, and systems that deliver real results for all kids, especially those who have been historically underserved.  At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless families who are calling for change. Their […]

What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education

Jun 3, 202503 min read
What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education
When it comes to improving public education, data-driven decisions matter—and Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers a powerful case study.  A 2024 report from the University of Colorado Denver examined nearly two decades of school reforms in DPS, focusing on how the district used accountability systems to guide school improvement. The findings are clear: when districts […]

Why school accountability matters

Jun 2, 202504 min read
Why school accountability matters
When we talk about improving public education, one word often rises to the top:  accountability. But what does that really mean—and why does it matter so much?  At  Stand Indiana, we believe accountability isn’t about consequences or blame. It’s about  ensuring every student has access to a high-quality public education. That means identifying what’s working, […]
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