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Stand for Children Indiana praises General Assembly for passing plan to address literacy crisis

Apr 28, 202303 min read
Stand for Children Indiana praises General Assembly for passing plan to address literacy crisis
INDIANAPOLIS – The following statement was issued today by Stand for Children Indiana’s Executive Director Justin Ohlemiller after the passage of House Enrolled Act 1558, along with funding in the state budget for early literacy grants. The legislative package, in its entirety, aims to dramatically improve the state’s approach to classroom instruction related to reading. […]

Stand for Children Indiana gives $50K to support IPS capital referendum

Apr 21, 202303 min read
Stand for Children Indiana gives $50K to support IPS capital referendum
INDIANAPOLIS – Stand for Children Indiana (Stand Indiana) today announced a gift of $50,000 to the Vote Yes for IPS political action committee to support the district’s 2023 Capital Referendum. The PAC contribution was supported by Stand Indiana parent advocates, who met in March to discuss the organization’s position on the May 2 referendum. During […]

The opportunity gap I see

Apr 17, 202303 min read
The opportunity gap I see
OPPORTUNITY: a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. GAP: a break or hole in an object or between two objects. These words defined separately don’t have the same meaning as when they are placed together. Together, these words showcase the disparity in access and ability to have a high quality education for some […]

Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 24, 202301 min read
Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Stand for Children Indiana praises General Assembly for passing plan to address literacy crisis

Apr 28, 202303 min read
Stand for Children Indiana praises General Assembly for passing plan to address literacy crisis
INDIANAPOLIS – The following statement was issued today by Stand for Children Indiana’s Executive Director Justin Ohlemiller after the passage of House Enrolled Act 1558, along with funding in the state budget for early literacy grants. The legislative package, in its entirety, aims to dramatically improve the state’s approach to classroom instruction related to reading. […]

Stand for Children Indiana gives $50K to support IPS capital referendum

Apr 21, 202303 min read
Stand for Children Indiana gives $50K to support IPS capital referendum
INDIANAPOLIS – Stand for Children Indiana (Stand Indiana) today announced a gift of $50,000 to the Vote Yes for IPS political action committee to support the district’s 2023 Capital Referendum. The PAC contribution was supported by Stand Indiana parent advocates, who met in March to discuss the organization’s position on the May 2 referendum. During […]

The opportunity gap I see

Apr 17, 202303 min read
The opportunity gap I see
OPPORTUNITY: a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. GAP: a break or hole in an object or between two objects. These words defined separately don’t have the same meaning as when they are placed together. Together, these words showcase the disparity in access and ability to have a high quality education for some […]

Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 24, 202301 min read
Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]
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