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The opportunity gap I see

Apr 17, 202303 min read
The opportunity gap I see
OPPORTUNITY: a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. GAP: a break or hole in an object or between two objects. These words defined separately don’t have the same meaning as when they are placed together. Together, these words showcase the disparity in access and ability to have a high quality education for some […]

Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 24, 202301 min read
Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Dontia Dyson’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Dontia Dyson’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Support more funding for ELL students like me

Mar 15, 202302 min read
Support more funding for ELL students like me
I am a senior at GEO next generation which is a charter school on the East side of Indianapolis. I am also an English Language Learning (ELL) student and I hope to see funding for ELL students like me increased this year during the budget session. ACT NOW. When I was in 3rd grade, I […]

The opportunity gap I see

Apr 17, 202303 min read
The opportunity gap I see
OPPORTUNITY: a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. GAP: a break or hole in an object or between two objects. These words defined separately don’t have the same meaning as when they are placed together. Together, these words showcase the disparity in access and ability to have a high quality education for some […]

Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 24, 202301 min read
Irma Perdomo’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Lizeth Galvan’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Mary Bova’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Dontia Dyson’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee

Mar 21, 202301 min read
Dontia Dyson’s testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee
Watch my testimony to the School Funding Subcommittee from March 16 in the video below. After you watch, join me and take action today by emailing key legislative leaders. TELL LAWMAKERS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTERS SERVE A MORE DIVERSE, HIGHER-NEEDS STUDENT POPULATION COMPARED TO MANY TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS. Ask lawmakers to […]

Support more funding for ELL students like me

Mar 15, 202302 min read
Support more funding for ELL students like me
I am a senior at GEO next generation which is a charter school on the East side of Indianapolis. I am also an English Language Learning (ELL) student and I hope to see funding for ELL students like me increased this year during the budget session. ACT NOW. When I was in 3rd grade, I […]