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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 […]

Press play to watch why I want IPS to grow schools that work

Oct 25, 2023 0 1 min read
Press play to watch why I want IPS to grow schools that work
I want my children to have an equitable education because it is something all kids deserve. Because I know there are schools here in Indy doing a much better job of closing the opportunity gap, I hope that IPS looks at those schools and partners that can get results for kids like mine. There is […]

I want to see the IPS district and all its students succeed

Oct 17, 2023 0 2 min read
I want to see the IPS district and all its students succeed
It is not a secret that there are opportunity gaps in the IPS district, but I believe if we grow the schools that are working, we can begin to close those gaps. I believe IPS can be a district where all students achieve no matter their race or income level. Having a district free of […]

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 […]

Press play to watch why I want IPS to grow schools that work

Oct 25, 2023 0 1 min read
Press play to watch why I want IPS to grow schools that work
I want my children to have an equitable education because it is something all kids deserve. Because I know there are schools here in Indy doing a much better job of closing the opportunity gap, I hope that IPS looks at those schools and partners that can get results for kids like mine. There is […]

I want to see the IPS district and all its students succeed

Oct 17, 2023 0 2 min read
I want to see the IPS district and all its students succeed
It is not a secret that there are opportunity gaps in the IPS district, but I believe if we grow the schools that are working, we can begin to close those gaps. I believe IPS can be a district where all students achieve no matter their race or income level. Having a district free of […]
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