Thank you Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) ISTAVicePresident (she/her/ella) Jessica Kranz and all the attendees who joined the ISTA Action Day! Public education needs funding to ensure the success of future adults! #ISTAactionday

📢 Stay informed! Join ISTA’s virtual legislative briefings to learn about key education bills and how to advocate for public schools. 🗓 Coming up: Feb. 17 💻 Register: mobilize.us/ista-in/event/…

"The founder of two shuttered virtual charter schools used state funds meant for 'underprivileged and at-risk' students to make over $40,000 in campaign contributions in 2018 to support Republican candidates, prosecutors allege in federal criminal case." chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

📢 Speak up for Indiana’s public schools! Join the ISTA Days of Action at the Statehouse to meet lawmakers and advocate for educators and students. 🗓 Happening on March 4 💪 Register: mobilize.us/ista-in/event/…

Time is running out! ISTA scholarship and award applications close in just TWO days on March 1! Don’t miss your chance to apply and be recognized. Submit your application now! Link: ista-in.org/our-profession…

Good morning from the State Board of Education Meeting where the only agenda item is to hear a presentation on RAZ-32 which is a collaborative group who has developed career pathways for Randolph and surrounding counties.

Great day at the Indiana Statehouse promoting READING w youngsters from Indiana w Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) & Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacemates & Indiana Fever Pat Boylan Fever/Pacers wonderful time reppin' Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Thanks, Eddie! The kids loved your enthusiasm for reading today!

There is still time! Some of our ISTA scholarships and awards have been extended, which gives you more time to apply. Submit your scholarship applications and award nominations for an outstanding educator today! Start here: ista-in.org/our-profession…

Join NEA President Pringle for an urgent Zoom meeting to discuss the upcoming Trump Executive Order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. nea.org/advocating-for…

"The amended version of Senate Bill 1 now would only require districts to share property tax revenue raised for operating expenses with charter schools, eliminating the need to share money districts raise to pay for debt for expenses such as buildings." chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Congratulations to Vince Lorenz of Kokomo High School on being named the ISTA Hoosier Educator of the Year! It is clear what an amazing impact he has on the Kokomo School Community. Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA)

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Kokomo High School science teacher Vince Lorenz has been named the 2025 ISTA Hoosier Educator of the Year. His students, colleagues, and community already know the impact he makes every day. Now the rest of the state does too. Read the story: ista-in.org/kokomo-high-sc…

Congratulations to Terrell Taylor, ISTA Minority Educator of the Year! It was an honor to surprise him at an all-school luncheon today where he thought he was going to honor a colleague. Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA)

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ISTA’s 2025 Hoosier Educator of the Year believes teaching is a chance to inspire and provide positivity. Read more about what he loves about teaching: ista-in.org/teacher-spotli…

Don’t forget! Teacher Appreciation Night at Victory Field is this Saturday, May 17! 🎟️ Discounted tickets: gofevo.com/event/Teachera… ⚾ Celebrate our educators with bobbleheads, autographs & more!

Congratulations to David Renner, the 2025 ISTA ESP of the year! David greets the students and parents every morning with a handmade sign that brings them joy and laughter as he directs traffic, so the students congratulated him with handmade signs. Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA)

Get ready to connect, learn and lead! Attend ISTA’s Summer Conference, July 15–16 in Indianapolis. This is your chance to grow your skills, strengthen your voice and build community with educators from across the state. Register today: ista-in.org/our-associatio…