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It’s the students that matter

Feb 7, 2025 0 1 min read
It’s the students that matter
I believe that how much we value a student’s education should not be determined by the type of public school building that they walk into. Watch my story: The majority of K-12 students in IPS boundaries attend a charter school of some type (innovation or independent charter). However, these schools are forced to perform with […]

Advocates support teachers at the statehouse

Feb 6, 2025 0 1 min read
Advocates support teachers at the statehouse
On February 5, three Stand for Children Indiana advocates testified on House Bill 1500. Each advocate shared their stories and explained why they support teacher appreciation grants being used to dramatically increase pay for our most effective teachers. Watch their testimonies here: Virginia Ramos Swantella Nelson Dontia Dyson:

The importance of high school success

Feb 6, 2025 0 1 min read
The importance of high school success
I want to see more programs that help students in ninth grade to stay on track, more training for schools to help kids like me catch up before it’s too late. We need funding and support to make sure no one is left behind because they didn’t understand the importance of those early years. If […]

Cristal testified on HB 1498

Jan 29, 2025 0 2 min read
Cristal testified on HB 1498
Today, public school parent Cristal Salgado testified on House Bill 1498 because she supports our schools being more accountable. Watch her testimony:

Dontia testified on HB 1498

Jan 29, 2025 0 3 min read
Dontia testified on HB 1498
Today, longtime advocate and public school parent Dontia Dyson testified on House Bill 1498. During this session, Dontia hopes to see legislators work to enhance school accountability and ensure there’s a statewide focus on closing the opportunity gap.  WATCH his testimony:

Noemí testified on HB 1498

Jan 29, 2025 0 4 min read
Noemí testified on HB 1498
Today, Noemi Olivia testified on House Bill 1498 because she wants to see our state’s A-F system show which schools are doing the best job helping the lowest performing students catch up. She wants to be sure our schools are accountable to the children they serve. Watch her testimony:

It’s the students that matter

Feb 7, 2025 0 1 min read
It’s the students that matter
I believe that how much we value a student’s education should not be determined by the type of public school building that they walk into. Watch my story: The majority of K-12 students in IPS boundaries attend a charter school of some type (innovation or independent charter). However, these schools are forced to perform with […]

Advocates support teachers at the statehouse

Feb 6, 2025 0 1 min read
Advocates support teachers at the statehouse
On February 5, three Stand for Children Indiana advocates testified on House Bill 1500. Each advocate shared their stories and explained why they support teacher appreciation grants being used to dramatically increase pay for our most effective teachers. Watch their testimonies here: Virginia Ramos Swantella Nelson Dontia Dyson:

The importance of high school success

Feb 6, 2025 0 1 min read
The importance of high school success
I want to see more programs that help students in ninth grade to stay on track, more training for schools to help kids like me catch up before it’s too late. We need funding and support to make sure no one is left behind because they didn’t understand the importance of those early years. If […]

Cristal testified on HB 1498

Jan 29, 2025 0 2 min read
Cristal testified on HB 1498
Today, public school parent Cristal Salgado testified on House Bill 1498 because she supports our schools being more accountable. Watch her testimony:

Dontia testified on HB 1498

Jan 29, 2025 0 3 min read
Dontia testified on HB 1498
Today, longtime advocate and public school parent Dontia Dyson testified on House Bill 1498. During this session, Dontia hopes to see legislators work to enhance school accountability and ensure there’s a statewide focus on closing the opportunity gap.  WATCH his testimony:

Noemí testified on HB 1498

Jan 29, 2025 0 4 min read
Noemí testified on HB 1498
Today, Noemi Olivia testified on House Bill 1498 because she wants to see our state’s A-F system show which schools are doing the best job helping the lowest performing students catch up. She wants to be sure our schools are accountable to the children they serve. Watch her testimony:
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