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Media Advisory: Indy Families & Educators to Unveil Vision to Bring Together IPS and Charters

Aug 20, 2025 0 4 min read
Media Advisory: Indy Families & Educators to Unveil Vision to Bring Together IPS and Charters
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 […]

Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 

Jun 30, 2025 0 8 min read
Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 
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 […]

Transportation: what advocates say  

Jun 5, 2025 0 4 min read
Transportation: what advocates say  
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 […]

Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 

Jun 4, 2025 0 3 min read
Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 
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 […]

What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works

Jun 4, 2025 0 3 min read
What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works
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 […]

What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education

Jun 3, 2025 0 3 min read
What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education
When it comes to improving public education, data-driven decisions matter—and Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers a powerful case study.  A 2024 report from the University of Colorado Denver examined nearly two decades of school reforms in DPS, focusing on how the district used accountability systems to guide school improvement. The findings are clear: when districts […]

Media Advisory: Indy Families & Educators to Unveil Vision to Bring Together IPS and Charters

Aug 20, 2025 0 4 min read
Media Advisory: Indy Families & Educators to Unveil Vision to Bring Together IPS and Charters
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 […]

Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 

Jun 30, 2025 0 8 min read
Community Voices: advocates call for action at ILEA public hearing 
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 […]

Transportation: what advocates say  

Jun 5, 2025 0 4 min read
Transportation: what advocates say  
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 […]

Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 

Jun 4, 2025 0 3 min read
Why transportation is the missing link in school choice 
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 […]

What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works

Jun 4, 2025 0 3 min read
What parents are really asking for: Accountability that works
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 […]

What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education

Jun 3, 2025 0 3 min read
What we can learn from Denver: A case for accountability in public education
When it comes to improving public education, data-driven decisions matter—and Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers a powerful case study.  A 2024 report from the University of Colorado Denver examined nearly two decades of school reforms in DPS, focusing on how the district used accountability systems to guide school improvement. The findings are clear: when districts […]
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