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If I had not been a 21st Century Scholar

Jan 13, 2023 0 1 min read
If I had not been a 21st Century Scholar
I can’t imagine my life or what it would have been like if I had not been a 21st Century Scholarship recipient. Watch my video story to learn why:

STAND FOR CHILDREN INDIANA ISSUES STATEMENT ON IPS DELAYING REFERENDUM VOTE

Dec 15, 2022 0 2 min read
STAND FOR CHILDREN INDIANA ISSUES STATEMENT ON IPS DELAYING REFERENDUM VOTE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – The following statement was issued today by Stand for Children Indiana’s Executive Director Justin Ohlemiller in response to the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) board of commissioners removing the operating referendum from the meeting agenda tonight: “We appreciate Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson and the IPS board for removing the referendum from […]

PARENTS PRAISE IPS LEADERS FOR LANGUAGE JUSTICE POLICY

Dec 15, 2022 0 2 min read
PARENTS PRAISE IPS LEADERS FOR LANGUAGE JUSTICE POLICY
INDIANAPOLIS – Parents and community advocates affiliated with local education advocacy organization Stand for Children Indiana are praising district leaders for the language justice policy set to be voted on at the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) board action session this evening. Parents have been steadfast in their advocacy surrounding the need for schools to breakdown […]

Parents to IPS board: Pause on referendum until equity concerns can be addressed

Dec 6, 2022 0 2 min read
Parents to IPS board: Pause on referendum until equity concerns can be addressed
INDIANAPOLIS – A group of parents, teachers and community advocates affiliated with local education advocacy organization Stand for Children Indiana have sent a letter to IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson and the Board of Commissioners requesting that they delay any action on the $800 million referendum until key questions and concerns can be addressed. The […]

Today is Giving Tuesday

Nov 29, 2022 0 2 min read
Today is Giving Tuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday and we need your support! Will you donate to support our work in 2023?  Every dollar raised will go towards:  If you’re unable to give but still want to support our work, consider sharing the below on social media today: Your gift empowers parents to demand that access to a high-quality public […]

Thank you for supporting Indiana students and teachers

Nov 24, 2022 0 1 min read
Thank you for supporting Indiana students and teachers
As a parent, I know our voices become stronger and can make a positive impact when work together. This year has proven that.  Last legislative session, over 6,000 of you joined parents like me and asked our legislative leaders to oppose a dangerous bill that would have stifled our children from receiving an accurate education. […]

If I had not been a 21st Century Scholar

Jan 13, 2023 0 1 min read
If I had not been a 21st Century Scholar
I can’t imagine my life or what it would have been like if I had not been a 21st Century Scholarship recipient. Watch my video story to learn why:

STAND FOR CHILDREN INDIANA ISSUES STATEMENT ON IPS DELAYING REFERENDUM VOTE

Dec 15, 2022 0 2 min read
STAND FOR CHILDREN INDIANA ISSUES STATEMENT ON IPS DELAYING REFERENDUM VOTE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – The following statement was issued today by Stand for Children Indiana’s Executive Director Justin Ohlemiller in response to the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) board of commissioners removing the operating referendum from the meeting agenda tonight: “We appreciate Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson and the IPS board for removing the referendum from […]

PARENTS PRAISE IPS LEADERS FOR LANGUAGE JUSTICE POLICY

Dec 15, 2022 0 2 min read
PARENTS PRAISE IPS LEADERS FOR LANGUAGE JUSTICE POLICY
INDIANAPOLIS – Parents and community advocates affiliated with local education advocacy organization Stand for Children Indiana are praising district leaders for the language justice policy set to be voted on at the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) board action session this evening. Parents have been steadfast in their advocacy surrounding the need for schools to breakdown […]

Parents to IPS board: Pause on referendum until equity concerns can be addressed

Dec 6, 2022 0 2 min read
Parents to IPS board: Pause on referendum until equity concerns can be addressed
INDIANAPOLIS – A group of parents, teachers and community advocates affiliated with local education advocacy organization Stand for Children Indiana have sent a letter to IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson and the Board of Commissioners requesting that they delay any action on the $800 million referendum until key questions and concerns can be addressed. The […]

Today is Giving Tuesday

Nov 29, 2022 0 2 min read
Today is Giving Tuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday and we need your support! Will you donate to support our work in 2023?  Every dollar raised will go towards:  If you’re unable to give but still want to support our work, consider sharing the below on social media today: Your gift empowers parents to demand that access to a high-quality public […]

Thank you for supporting Indiana students and teachers

Nov 24, 2022 0 1 min read
Thank you for supporting Indiana students and teachers
As a parent, I know our voices become stronger and can make a positive impact when work together. This year has proven that.  Last legislative session, over 6,000 of you joined parents like me and asked our legislative leaders to oppose a dangerous bill that would have stifled our children from receiving an accurate education. […]
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