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I know the national election is likely top of mind for everyone, but I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the education champions who were elected in IPS on Tuesday and honor the many Stand Indiana parent advocates who worked tirelessly to support those candidates. We are so excited Stand-endorsed IPS board candidates […]
In my 12 years at Stand for Children Indiana, there may not be an issue that garners more consensus from parents than the need to stop the revolving door of educators in our schools. While each parent advocate has had their own personal story to tell, the themes are eerily similar – a life-changing teacher […]
Quick riddle for you: What’s super powerful, helps keep our schools safe, and shapes the future for kids in Indianapolis? Answer: Voting for your local school board! We know you’ve heard about the big races, but did you know that voting down-ballot is just as important? Your local school board members are the team who make […]
When a 7-year-old boy was abused by his teacher at an IPS school this year, the administration did not inform parents until after a lawsuit created news about the tragedy. Even parents whose students witnessed the acts were not informed ahead of the media breaking the story. I was a parent at that school during […]
Today, parents went to social media to announce the candidates they are endorsing for the IPS school board. Check out their posts below:
Watch my speech to IPS leaders at the July Action Session:
I know the national election is likely top of mind for everyone, but I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the education champions who were elected in IPS on Tuesday and honor the many Stand Indiana parent advocates who worked tirelessly to support those candidates. We are so excited Stand-endorsed IPS board candidates […]
In my 12 years at Stand for Children Indiana, there may not be an issue that garners more consensus from parents than the need to stop the revolving door of educators in our schools. While each parent advocate has had their own personal story to tell, the themes are eerily similar – a life-changing teacher […]
Quick riddle for you: What’s super powerful, helps keep our schools safe, and shapes the future for kids in Indianapolis? Answer: Voting for your local school board! We know you’ve heard about the big races, but did you know that voting down-ballot is just as important? Your local school board members are the team who make […]
When a 7-year-old boy was abused by his teacher at an IPS school this year, the administration did not inform parents until after a lawsuit created news about the tragedy. Even parents whose students witnessed the acts were not informed ahead of the media breaking the story. I was a parent at that school during […]
Today, parents went to social media to announce the candidates they are endorsing for the IPS school board. Check out their posts below:
Watch my speech to IPS leaders at the July Action Session:
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