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Malcolm believes we need to elevate Indiana teachers

Feb 26, 202501 min read
Malcolm believes we need to elevate Indiana teachers
“I hope we can continue to support teachers that inspire students and encourage them to stay inside the classroom so that future students will have a better chance at learning and thriving both inside the classroom and out in the real world.”

Teachers like mine go above and beyond

Feb 13, 202501 min read
Teachers like mine go above and beyond
We need to dramatically increase pay for our most effective teachers. Watch my story to learn about my teacher who went above and beyond when I needed her: “I was drowning and not knowing what to do and so the first thing I did was reach out to my teacher.” From supporting educators to increasing […]

I’m livid – You should be too

Feb 13, 202502 min read
I’m livid – You should be too
I attended and then walked out of the last IPS Action session. I walked out angry and I walked out hurt. I walked out feeling fully disregarded and disrespected. If you missed it, all the commissioners took turns stating their personal reasons for opposing specific bills. When it was Commissioner Gayle Cosby’s turn, she decided […]

Advocates support equitable funding

Feb 12, 202508 min read
Advocates support equitable funding
On Tuesday, February 11, several advocates went to the statehouse to support Senate Bill 518. The statehouse was packed with both people who support and oppose this bill. We support Senate Bill 518 because we know there is a significant funding gap between school types in Indianapolis, with charters receiving an average of $7,900 less […]

It’s the students that matter

Feb 7, 202501 min read
It’s the students that matter
I believe that how much we value a student’s education should not be determined by the type of public school building that they walk into. Watch my story: The majority of K-12 students in IPS boundaries attend a charter school of some type (innovation or independent charter). However, these schools are forced to perform with […]

Advocates support teachers at the statehouse

Feb 6, 202501 min read
Advocates support teachers at the statehouse
On February 5, three Stand for Children Indiana advocates testified on House Bill 1500. Each advocate shared their stories and explained why they support teacher appreciation grants being used to dramatically increase pay for our most effective teachers. Watch their testimonies here: Virginia Ramos Swantella Nelson Dontia Dyson:

Malcolm believes we need to elevate Indiana teachers

Feb 26, 202501 min read
Malcolm believes we need to elevate Indiana teachers
“I hope we can continue to support teachers that inspire students and encourage them to stay inside the classroom so that future students will have a better chance at learning and thriving both inside the classroom and out in the real world.”

Teachers like mine go above and beyond

Feb 13, 202501 min read
Teachers like mine go above and beyond
We need to dramatically increase pay for our most effective teachers. Watch my story to learn about my teacher who went above and beyond when I needed her: “I was drowning and not knowing what to do and so the first thing I did was reach out to my teacher.” From supporting educators to increasing […]

I’m livid – You should be too

Feb 13, 202502 min read
I’m livid – You should be too
I attended and then walked out of the last IPS Action session. I walked out angry and I walked out hurt. I walked out feeling fully disregarded and disrespected. If you missed it, all the commissioners took turns stating their personal reasons for opposing specific bills. When it was Commissioner Gayle Cosby’s turn, she decided […]

Advocates support equitable funding

Feb 12, 202508 min read
Advocates support equitable funding
On Tuesday, February 11, several advocates went to the statehouse to support Senate Bill 518. The statehouse was packed with both people who support and oppose this bill. We support Senate Bill 518 because we know there is a significant funding gap between school types in Indianapolis, with charters receiving an average of $7,900 less […]

It’s the students that matter

Feb 7, 202501 min read
It’s the students that matter
I believe that how much we value a student’s education should not be determined by the type of public school building that they walk into. Watch my story: The majority of K-12 students in IPS boundaries attend a charter school of some type (innovation or independent charter). However, these schools are forced to perform with […]

Advocates support teachers at the statehouse

Feb 6, 202501 min read
Advocates support teachers at the statehouse
On February 5, three Stand for Children Indiana advocates testified on House Bill 1500. Each advocate shared their stories and explained why they support teacher appreciation grants being used to dramatically increase pay for our most effective teachers. Watch their testimonies here: Virginia Ramos Swantella Nelson Dontia Dyson:
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