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

Dec 6, 202202 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, 202202 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, 202201 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. […]

I’ve never been more hopeful

Nov 21, 202202 min read
I’ve never been more hopeful
Despite your advocacy, and despite the heroic parent voices who have spent years fighting for IPS to make data-driven decisions focused on closing tragically large opportunity gaps in our schools, the IPS board on Thursday approved a strategic plan that fell well short of what our children need. I know it’s frustrating when it feels […]

Parents spoke against Indianapolis Public Schools’ Rebuilding Stronger plan  

Nov 18, 202202 min read
Parents spoke against Indianapolis Public Schools’ Rebuilding Stronger plan  
Parents affiliated with Stand for Children Indiana spoke against Indianapolis Public Schools’ (IPS) Rebuilding Stronger plan at the district’s Action Session last night.    “I am speaking my truth, but I know many other parents, teachers, and community members have told you something similar to what I will — which is that the schools we choose […]

Join parents concerned about the IPS Rebuilding Stronger plan

Nov 1, 202201 min read
Join parents concerned about the IPS Rebuilding Stronger plan
As a mom of children who attend the Paramount Online Academy, I am asking the IPS district why they are not expanding this partnership with Paramount to serve more children who look like mine. Paramount schools are averaging a 44.6% combined ILEARN passing rate for Black students. This is four times better than the state […]