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Every day, I walk into my classroom knowing my students are capable of greatness. But I also know many of them face challenges that make success harder than it should be. One student in particular stands out. He was just 13 years old—an 8th grader with a dream of becoming an engineer. To get to […]
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Media Contact: Kayla Mattas Marketing and Communications Director | She, Her, Hers | Stand for Children Indiana | [email protected] Indianapolis parents, teachers and students to deliver recommendations aimed at creating a unified system of schools under a reimagined IPS What: On Wednesday, a coalition of parents, teachers, students, and community members with deep ties to the Indianapolis Public […]
At the June 25th public hearing of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA), parents, educators, and community members came together with a unified message: every child in Indianapolis deserves access to a high-quality education—regardless of their background, ZIP code, or school type. Bony Georges: “Every student deserves to be seen—and supported.” IPS teacher Bony Georges […]
School choice is a powerful promise—but for many families, it’s a promise that falls short. Without reliable transportation, even the best school options are out of reach. In Indianapolis, parents are raising their voices to demand solutions that make school choice real for everyone. Here are six powerful stories from advocates who know firsthand how […]
In Indiana we often talk about the value of school choice, but for many families that choice is limited by one major barrier: transportation. At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless parents and advocates who support expanding access to high-quality schools, including charter schools. But too often, families are unable to attend those schools simply […]
When parents speak up about their children’s education, often they’re not asking for miracles—they’re asking for accountability. They want schools that work, leaders who listen, and systems that deliver real results for all kids, especially those who have been historically underserved. At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless families who are calling for change. Their […]
Every day, I walk into my classroom knowing my students are capable of greatness. But I also know many of them face challenges that make success harder than it should be. One student in particular stands out. He was just 13 years old—an 8th grader with a dream of becoming an engineer. To get to […]
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Media Contact: Kayla Mattas Marketing and Communications Director | She, Her, Hers | Stand for Children Indiana | [email protected] Indianapolis parents, teachers and students to deliver recommendations aimed at creating a unified system of schools under a reimagined IPS What: On Wednesday, a coalition of parents, teachers, students, and community members with deep ties to the Indianapolis Public […]
At the June 25th public hearing of the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA), parents, educators, and community members came together with a unified message: every child in Indianapolis deserves access to a high-quality education—regardless of their background, ZIP code, or school type. Bony Georges: “Every student deserves to be seen—and supported.” IPS teacher Bony Georges […]
School choice is a powerful promise—but for many families, it’s a promise that falls short. Without reliable transportation, even the best school options are out of reach. In Indianapolis, parents are raising their voices to demand solutions that make school choice real for everyone. Here are six powerful stories from advocates who know firsthand how […]
In Indiana we often talk about the value of school choice, but for many families that choice is limited by one major barrier: transportation. At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless parents and advocates who support expanding access to high-quality schools, including charter schools. But too often, families are unable to attend those schools simply […]
When parents speak up about their children’s education, often they’re not asking for miracles—they’re asking for accountability. They want schools that work, leaders who listen, and systems that deliver real results for all kids, especially those who have been historically underserved. At Stand Indiana, we’ve heard from countless families who are calling for change. Their […]
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