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The power of believing

Dec 21, 2023 0 2 min read
The power of believing
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is witnessing the power of believing. Whether it’s a child’s joy from their belief in the magic that comes with this time of year, or a parent’s focus on the hope of what the New Year will bring – there’s a belief that powers us. But […]

One amazing year

Dec 20, 2023 0 2 min read
One amazing year
When you fight for justice and equity in education, it’s easy to focus on what’s next, because there’s always a critical issue to tackle and more advocacy to be done.   But let’s not head into 2024 without reflecting on the remarkable work done this year by you and other Stand for Children advocates. Whether […]

It’s Giving Tuesday

Nov 28, 2023 0 2 min read
It’s Giving Tuesday
On this #GivingTuesday, please take two minutes to support the courageous parents, teachers and youth who are using their voices to fight for more just and equitable public schools in our community.                   As a 100% donor-supported organization, we rely on allies like you to offer the leadership training and educational programming focused on helping historically […]

I’m speaking up because I know that all IPS kids can achieve

Nov 2, 2023 0 2 min read
I’m speaking up because I know that all IPS kids can achieve
I know firsthand what is on the other side of not getting a great education that sets you up for success. I know what it is to work multiple jobs and still struggle to pay bills. I know how hard it was to get my life back on track. I went to an IPS high […]

Watch what I asked IPS leaders

Nov 1, 2023 0 3 min read
Watch what I asked IPS leaders
As a parent and a community member who loves this city and cares about the kids in Indianapolis, I decided to speak at the IPS Action Session in October. I shared my story with IPS leaders. I asked them to grow the schools that work, schools like the one my son attends. I know that […]

The power of believing

Dec 21, 2023 0 2 min read
The power of believing
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is witnessing the power of believing. Whether it’s a child’s joy from their belief in the magic that comes with this time of year, or a parent’s focus on the hope of what the New Year will bring – there’s a belief that powers us. But […]

One amazing year

Dec 20, 2023 0 2 min read
One amazing year
When you fight for justice and equity in education, it’s easy to focus on what’s next, because there’s always a critical issue to tackle and more advocacy to be done.   But let’s not head into 2024 without reflecting on the remarkable work done this year by you and other Stand for Children advocates. Whether […]

It’s Giving Tuesday

Nov 28, 2023 0 2 min read
It’s Giving Tuesday
On this #GivingTuesday, please take two minutes to support the courageous parents, teachers and youth who are using their voices to fight for more just and equitable public schools in our community.                   As a 100% donor-supported organization, we rely on allies like you to offer the leadership training and educational programming focused on helping historically […]

I’m speaking up because I know that all IPS kids can achieve

Nov 2, 2023 0 2 min read
I’m speaking up because I know that all IPS kids can achieve
I know firsthand what is on the other side of not getting a great education that sets you up for success. I know what it is to work multiple jobs and still struggle to pay bills. I know how hard it was to get my life back on track. I went to an IPS high […]

Watch what I asked IPS leaders

Nov 1, 2023 0 3 min read
Watch what I asked IPS leaders
As a parent and a community member who loves this city and cares about the kids in Indianapolis, I decided to speak at the IPS Action Session in October. I shared my story with IPS leaders. I asked them to grow the schools that work, schools like the one my son attends. I know that […]
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