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At the Action session in March, I asked IPS leaders to grow schools that close the opportunity gap. I also shared some of my story, including my journey with advocacy and how long I’ve been pushing for equity. Listen to my testimony here:
“It really shouldn’t be this hard.” -Sherry Holmes At the recent IPS board meeting on February 29, I shared my journey of finding the right school for my children, highlighting the challenges in closing the opportunity gap in education. Watch my testimony here:
On February 7, a group of public school parents unveiled their petition calling for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to grow proven models from all school types, including local charter schools. The petition led by parents garnered more than 1,000 signatures, showcasing strong community support for district leaders to develop a strategy that will close the […]
Yesterday, advocates delivered a petition to IPS leaders. In total, over 1,000 community members in IPS ZIP codes signed this call for district leaders to develop a specific plan to grow the best schools for Black and Brown students according to state assessment data. And we had a great crowd of parents on hand to […]
For Immediate Release February 7, 2024 Contact:Kayla Mattas765.721.2833 (mobile) Parents release petition signed by over 1,000 calling for district to grow top schools for Black and Brown students INDIANAPOLIS – A group of public school parents unveiled their petition today calling for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to grow proven models from all school types, including […]
Media Advisory Feb. 6, 2024 Contact:Kayla Mattas765.721.2833 (mobile) Parents to deliver petition signed by 1,000 IPS residents calling for district to grow top schools for Black and Brown students INDIANAPOLIS – A group of public-school parents will hold a press conference at 12:00 p.m. on February 7 to present their petition, which has gathered over […]
At the Action session in March, I asked IPS leaders to grow schools that close the opportunity gap. I also shared some of my story, including my journey with advocacy and how long I’ve been pushing for equity. Listen to my testimony here:
“It really shouldn’t be this hard.” -Sherry Holmes At the recent IPS board meeting on February 29, I shared my journey of finding the right school for my children, highlighting the challenges in closing the opportunity gap in education. Watch my testimony here:
On February 7, a group of public school parents unveiled their petition calling for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to grow proven models from all school types, including local charter schools. The petition led by parents garnered more than 1,000 signatures, showcasing strong community support for district leaders to develop a strategy that will close the […]
Yesterday, advocates delivered a petition to IPS leaders. In total, over 1,000 community members in IPS ZIP codes signed this call for district leaders to develop a specific plan to grow the best schools for Black and Brown students according to state assessment data. And we had a great crowd of parents on hand to […]
For Immediate Release February 7, 2024 Contact:Kayla Mattas765.721.2833 (mobile) Parents release petition signed by over 1,000 calling for district to grow top schools for Black and Brown students INDIANAPOLIS – A group of public school parents unveiled their petition today calling for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to grow proven models from all school types, including […]
Media Advisory Feb. 6, 2024 Contact:Kayla Mattas765.721.2833 (mobile) Parents to deliver petition signed by 1,000 IPS residents calling for district to grow top schools for Black and Brown students INDIANAPOLIS – A group of public-school parents will hold a press conference at 12:00 p.m. on February 7 to present their petition, which has gathered over […]
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