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IPS should grow what’s working
Because there are public schools in Indianapolis that close the opportunity gap and prove all children can succeed with the right supports, the question parents like me are asking is no longer “can...
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What I told IPS leaders in March
“Growing and replicating schools/programs that explicitly close the opportunity gap for students of color,” was included in the guiding principles released by IPS leaders in December. Read more about...
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Join us for an upcoming workshop
Stand for Children Indiana will be hosting a series of four online workshops, all focused on how to be an advocate and utilize your power to create the change you want to see, starting April 20. While...
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IPS should grow schools that work
Though my school-aged daughters are close in age, they need completely different things and attend different schools.One of my daughters attends an IPS school and the other doesn’t. Read more about...
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I benefitted from a school that worked
After reviewing data from the IDOE about students on grade level, I was very surprised to find only 3 percent of Black students in grades 3-8 in the district are on grade level in both English and...
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Join us tomorrow
Participants who joined the first workshop of our advocacy series walked away understanding what advocacy means and how to explain it to others. Even if you missed that workshop, I hope to see you...
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Share why you appreciate teachers
May has kicked off with a very special week all about appreciating our amazing educators. Stand Indiana has been sharing videos on Facebook and Twitter from a few educators. They are revealing not only...
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I hope to see you this Wednesday
As an educator, I often have challenges I need to overcome for the students at my school. Most recently, I’m working on ensuring all my students get equitable opportunities to participate and succeed....
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Closing the opportunity gap matters
All I want is for my daughters, Meorah and Mazyrah, to have a fair opportunity to succeed. I want them to grow up and be their own uniquely amazing people. I want the same for their peers.My oldest has...
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Do something now to protect our children
As the mother of an elementary-aged child who attends public school here in Indiana, I was devastated by the school shooting in Texas.As I read the news I cried, and then I cried some more. I thought...
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