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Together, we\u2019ll be sharing a bold vision we created collectively\u2014one that reimagines how our city can better support all students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/TogetherWeThrive-Vision.pdf\">This vision is rooted in opportunity and the belief that every child deserves to be seen and supported. <\/a>It\u2019s not just about policy\u2014it\u2019s about people. It\u2019s about making sure every student is heard, valued, and given a real chance to thrive. This isn\u2019t just a document\u2014it\u2019s a call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s make sure every student is seen\u2014and supported. I hope to see you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ILEA Meeting Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, August 20, 2025<\/strong> | <strong>6:00 p.m.<\/strong><br><strong>Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School, Scholar Center<\/strong><br><strong>1202 E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Our Vision:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/TogetherWeThrive-Vision.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Together We Thrive: A Shared Vision for Student Success in Indianapolis.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read About Our Vision in the News:<\/strong><br>WFYI: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfyi.org\/news\/articles\/ips-board-revamp-charter-schools-stand-ilea-proposal\">Proposal calls for IPS board revamp with expanded authority over charter schools<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2014an 8th grader with a dream of becoming an engineer. 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