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There should always be spirited public debate on any policy decision. The actions by Senator Qaddoura at the end of the SB 518 hearing today where he engaged in personal attacks was beneath what I expect from our public officials.

Yesterday on the Senate floor, Senators Qaddoura, Taylor, and Hunley spread blatantly false claims about charter schools. Hoosiers deserve facts, not misinformation. ICIC is speaking out against these falsehoods. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3QqeatS

“Families who choose charter schools still pay the same property taxes, yet those dollars remain locked in the districts they no longer attend.”

I still can't get over the fact that every single Democrat in the Indiana Senate voted to close over 70% of public charter schools in Indiana this week and nobody covered it. Charter school students represent the majority of students in one those Senate districts. Crickets.

"Charter school students deserve the same resources as any other public school student and parents shouldn't have to fight for their tax dollars to follow their child.”

Let’s set the record straight: Charter school parents do pay property taxes, whether they rent or own. Landlords factor property taxes into rent—so renters cover them just like homeowners. Strong arguments start with solid facts.

This is actually really straightforward. I shared in testimony last week: "Charter school students deserve the same resources as any other public school student and parents shouldn't have to fight for their tax dollars to follow their child.” There is no burden, only fairness.

“If we want different outcomes, we must be brave enough to try different approaches.” This piece by ⁦George Philhower⁩ doesn’t just strike a chord—it exposes a truth. Rethinking school starts with the courage to step outside what’s always been done. eschoolnews.com/sel/2025/03/26…

Indiana’s education landscape has evolved—but our systems haven’t. SB 373 is a smart pilot that lets us rethink how we manage school transportation + facilities. Let’s test what works, fix what’s broken, and scale real solutions. 📰 bit.ly/3RoUZ46

Quite frankly, I’m frustrated—and tired—of the constant misinformation about charter schools that goes unchecked. The latest? An op-ed in the Chicago Tribune full of inaccuracies. We sent a letter, but here's our full response: bit.ly/3QZpVrz

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 Help spread the word: ICIC is looking for a Director of Programs to lead impactful work with charter schools across Indiana. See full job description here 👉bit.ly/3YrTwxP

40% of IPS students attend innovation schools. Those schools will be open tomorrow, ready to educate students. Parents should confirm with their school directly. The district’s communication and the media’s reporting should reflect this.

We’ve heard plenty about what some educators don’t want. What’s missing? Recognition for the charter school educators who show up every day—hoping for fairer funding and better resources. SB 1 passed at 12:15 AM today. It’s a win for 56,000+ students. And it’s long overdue. 💪

In a world where charters often work alone, this kind of unity is powerful. Proud to be part of this work—and this community. Let’s keep growing & pushing what’s possible.

We’re hiring! 📣 ICIC is looking for a Director of Programs to help lead innovative work across Indiana’s charter school sector. Join a growing team making a real impact. Apply or share with your network: 🔗 drive.google.com/file/d/15M79TY… #EdJobs #INed #CharterSchools #NowHiring

A statewide network of publicly funded microschools, available to families at no cost. greenfieldreporter.com/2025/05/14/phi…

This is a fantastic initiative with the potential to serve the individual needs of students and generate high quality outcomes. I cannot wait for it to launch this fall and expand around the state in the years to come!

🚨 Big news! The Indiana Charter School Board (ICSB) has approved the Indiana Microschool Collaborative—the nation’s 1st statewide charter microschool network. Led by George Philhower, this bold move will revolutionize education through personalized, community-rooted learning. bit.ly/3GY9z0D

Charter schools are public schools. Some folks in my party still don’t get it.

This year’s legislative session was a win—not just for charter schools, but for students. 🎉 Thanks to the IN General Assembly and lawmakers who supported SEA 1, Indiana is one step closer to funding that truly follows students to the public schools they choose.