Charter school supporters call on state to bolster Indianapolis transportation options chalkbeat.org/indiana/2024/0…

Yes indeed. Larson Communications Gary Larson publiccharters.org Dept. of Ed. Reform. For the full study, co-authored by Alison Heape Johnson, Josh B. McGee, Larry Maloney, Jay May & myself, go to scdp.uark.edu/still-a-good-i…

The majority of public-school students within IPS boundaries attend charter schools. Yet most of these schools face a funding gap of $7,900 per student.

The consequences of that disparity are real. Transportation is one example.

It's time to fix this.

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A 2023 University of Arkansas study found that Indianapolis charter schools are by far the most cost-effective out of any city studied.

Imagine what Indy charter students could achieve if they were funded fairly.

The Greatest Spectacle in Amateur Meteorology.

'We're not going to water it down. We're going to keep the expectations high, and we're really going to support kids.' -JonesZilla the Jegna

Great coverage of The Mind Trust's Equity in Action report. ⤵️

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According to a 2022 Stanford University study, Hispanic students who attend Indianapolis charter schools achieve an additional 73 days of learning in reading and 109 days of learning in math each school year compared to Hispanic students in local district-run schools.

According to a 2022 Stanford University study, Black students who attend Indianapolis charter schools achieve an additional 86 days of learning in reading and 144 days of learning in math each school year compared to Black students in local district-run schools.

2023 ILEARN data...

For Black students, 6 of the top 8 public schools w/in IPS boundaries are charter schools.

For Hispanic students, 10 of the top 12 public schools w/in IPS boundaries are charter schools.

One of the other two is a selective school for gifted students.

2023 SAT data...

Overall, 9 of the top 10 public high schools within IPS boundaries are charter schools.

For Black students, the top 10 public high schools within IPS boundaries are charter schools

For Hispanic students, 8 of the top 10 public high schools are charter schools.

Thank you, Indiana University, for working with The Mind Trust to expand IU Indianapolis' seamless admissions program! Starting in 2025 the program will automatically enroll students graduating from innovation network high schools with a 3.0+ GPA. Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indiana-univer…

.NHA Schools should do the right thing and not displace 600 students and their families.

It would be disappointing for NHA to prefer an empty building over ensuring stability for families. I'm hopeful they will not choose that route.

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We're still 4 weeks from the start of Indy Summer Learning Labs, but we're almost fully enrolled!

As of today, 4,810 students are enrolled in 50 sites, 87% of max capacity.

This doesn't include thousands of students enrolled in four other Indiana communities!

CC: Dr. Katie Jenner

🚨 Seamless Admissions Pilot Program expanding with IUPUI 🚨

Please join us 5/30 at 7pm Minnetrista Museum & Gardens for a Dialog on Education sponsored by Sagamore Institute with RossCommunityCenter and Muncie Community Schools and Ball State and others, moderated by The Mind Trust .

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🚨'IU Indianapolis expands automatic admissions pilot to IPS charter high schools'

Big thanks to Indiana University for partnering with The Mind Trust to ensure that all IPS innovation high schools have access to the district's seamless admission initiative!

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People I respect might disagree, but here goes...

In states with expansive public and private school choice, a charter school should not be able to convert to a voucher-receiving private school to avoid accountability.

The Mind Trust will vigorously pursue this policy position.

“This innovative program will transform the district”

The program and the district:

Too often in education, the term 'equity' is used as an excuse to lower expectations.

The Mind Trust believes that students thrive when educators hold high expectations & provide support to help students achieve academic excellence.

Check out our report!

themindtrust.org/equityreport/

We're thrilled to be featured as a Indianapolis public charter school driving equitable outcomes through academic acceleration, data-driven approaches, & collaborative partnerships in @themindtrust's Equity in Action report. Learn more: themindtrust.org/equityreport
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