Our Stories
Why are you passionate about education equity and/or youth justice?
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If you were able to attend our Summer Celebration on August 12, thank you! Check out all the photos from the event on Facebook.
My parents brought me to this country when I was five years old. As an immigrant, I had to navigate the education system on my own. It was difficult, but I learned early on how to be an advocate. Now, as an organizer with Stand for Children Indiana, I want to share what I’ve learned and […]
As an organizer at Stand for Children Indiana, I meet a lot of people. Sometimes I meet them in person and other times because I am placing a phone call or sending an email. I met Dontia when I was calling around asking community members to support a local school district initiative. I wasn’t having […]
Because language justice plays such a huge role in student outcomes and parent engagement, we spoke at the IPS board meeting in June.We thanked the board for listening to us and passing a language justice policy back in December because we know everyone needs to be at the table for academic growth and equity. We […]
Come to our upcoming workshops to learn about Stand for Children Indiana’s mission and team, what advocacy means and how to get involved! We want to support you in finding your place in the movement to fight for justice and ensure children – especially those facing generational poverty and systemic racism – receive an equitable […]
When I was in 3rd grade, I was held back a year because I didn’t understand English. I know firsthand what it means to be an English Language Learner (ELL) who attends an underfunded school and ends up stuck in the system. As a part of the Stand for Children Indiana spotlight series, watch my […]
If you were able to attend our Summer Celebration on August 12, thank you! Check out all the photos from the event on Facebook.
My parents brought me to this country when I was five years old. As an immigrant, I had to navigate the education system on my own. It was difficult, but I learned early on how to be an advocate. Now, as an organizer with Stand for Children Indiana, I want to share what I’ve learned and […]
As an organizer at Stand for Children Indiana, I meet a lot of people. Sometimes I meet them in person and other times because I am placing a phone call or sending an email. I met Dontia when I was calling around asking community members to support a local school district initiative. I wasn’t having […]
Because language justice plays such a huge role in student outcomes and parent engagement, we spoke at the IPS board meeting in June.We thanked the board for listening to us and passing a language justice policy back in December because we know everyone needs to be at the table for academic growth and equity. We […]
Come to our upcoming workshops to learn about Stand for Children Indiana’s mission and team, what advocacy means and how to get involved! We want to support you in finding your place in the movement to fight for justice and ensure children – especially those facing generational poverty and systemic racism – receive an equitable […]
When I was in 3rd grade, I was held back a year because I didn’t understand English. I know firsthand what it means to be an English Language Learner (ELL) who attends an underfunded school and ends up stuck in the system. As a part of the Stand for Children Indiana spotlight series, watch my […]
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