{"id":491,"date":"2022-08-17T13:13:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T13:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/?page_id=491"},"modified":"2024-05-23T13:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:07:09","slug":"our-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Dontia dropped a rap\u2026<\/a><\/h3>
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Ever had a song get stuck in your head\u2014only to realize it\u2019s actually saying something that matters? Dontia dropped a rap that inspires action, and it\u2019s the kind of track that doesn\u2019t just stay with you\u2014it pushes you to do something about it. Dontia\u2014an Indianapolis parent and longtime Stand for Children Indiana advocate\u2014just dropped a powerful […]<\/div>
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Is Education Being Overlooked?<\/a><\/h3>
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We want to hear from you: Is education being overlooked? Tell us what you think! Decisions that shape the future of our schools are being made every day right here in Indianapolis. These decisions impact our students, families, and communities in meaningful and lasting ways. But too often, the voices of the people most affected […]<\/div>
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Be in the Room | IPEC<\/a><\/h3>
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Big decisions about the future of public education in Indianapolis could be on the horizon\u2014and your input matters right now. The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC) is hosting a public listening session this Wednesday to gather community feedback about a potential referendum levy that could impact both Indianapolis Public Schools and public charter schools within district boundaries. This is […]<\/div>
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IPEC: FAQ<\/a><\/h3>
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Because parents, caregivers, and advocates spoke up for years\u2014at IPS board meetings, during the ILEA task force and at the Statehouse\u2014House Bill 1423 passed into law, creating the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC). This FAQ is designed to help families understand what IPEC is, why it was created, and what it means for Indianapolis public schools. <\/div>
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Celebrating Neurodiversity<\/a><\/h3>
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Each of us has a unique way of experiencing the world, but one thing that doesn\u2019t change is our desire to be treated with respect and kindness! Celebrating neurodiversity is important because it encourages us to embrace and understand those differences. Learn more about neurodiversity with our playlist of kid-friendly videos discussing the experiences of […]<\/div>
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Mayor Hogsett Appoints IPEC Board Members<\/a><\/h3>
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What This Moment Means\u2014and Why Engagement Matters  The first phase of an important shift in public education in Indianapolis has started.    Mayor Joe Hogsett officially announced his appointments to the board of the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (IPEC) \u2014 a newly created municipal corporation that will play a major role in how public education resources are utilized, managed, and coordinated across all public schools […]<\/div>
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