"In Indiana, state education dollars follow public school students to the schools of their choice. Local funding, however, does not. SB 518 does several things to address that disparity while simultaneously ensuring a thoughtful transition for districts." ibj.com/articles/brand…

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.

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

Bravo to Indiana, one of our #HighSchoolTransformation Network States on this progress! Stay tuned for more of Indiana's story in an upcoming NASBE analysis: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

Big thank you to Speaker Huston & the Indiana House of Representatives for passing historic charter school funding reform, ensuring that local dollars follow all public school students to the school of their choice! The bill now heads back to the Senate for final consideration.

Thank you for the great conversation!

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.

Over 75 charter leaders, educators & advocates joined together today during an ICIC webinar—that's the largest collaborative space in Indiana’s charter community. This is why we exist: to connect, to advocate, to build together. Your voice matters. Let’s keep going. 💪

A diploma that opens doors—not just marks the end. 🎓 #Indiana’s new Honors Plus Diploma would offer guaranteed college admission, career interviews and military mentorship. Adriana Harrington explains the powerful opportunities it unlocks for students in her latest op-ed. ⤵️

I’m not agnostic about a school system that auctions off seats via the housing market, draws attendance boundaries that mirror 1930s redlining maps, and produces academic disparities along racial and socioeconomic lines. And you shouldn’t be either. charterfolk.org/charterfolk-co…

The Public Microschool Playbook: A New Actionable Guide for System Leaders gettingsmart.com/2025/05/14/the… via Getting Smart

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

.The Mind Trust’s statement on today’s Indiana Court of Appeals ruling: “The Mind Trust is pleased with the Indiana Court of Appeals' ruling that the 2024 revision to the Dollar Law applies to Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS).” [1/4]

Looking forward to hanging with my talented wife at the Talbot Street Art Fair June 21 and 22. So proud of her and her awesome work! instagram.com/p/DKSsG3SvWr2/…

This is an informative article on the impact of funding shifts. But it's incorrect to say that districts will "lose $40.4M in property tax revenue in 2026 and 2027." Property tax receipts will INCREASE, just at a rate slower than previously projected. mirrorindy.org/what-will-fall…

Good local education journalism from Carley Lanich on Legal Prep's charter application to Indy OEI. Carley went and spent time at their campus in Chicago to learn about their model. This is the level of rigor our city deserves in education stories! mirrorindy.org/legal-prep-cha…

Happy to support Legal Prep Charter Academy in its successful application for a charter from Indy OEI. Thanks to the board members for their insightful questions and to the leadership of the school for their months of preparation and outreach. This will be an exciting model for the city!

The momentum for microschools in Indiana is exciting. Big thanks to George Philhower, Scott Bess, Keeanna Warren, Ph.D., Robert Enlow, and others for leading the charge! indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/26/ind…

“I’m not sure the world would miss us.”—Dean Carole Basile, ASU Mary Lou Fulton College In a new piece, Carole & Robin Lake make the case: Ed schools must evolve—fast—or be replaced. ASU is taking steps, but other ed schools must, too. From our Phoenix Rising Series: bit.ly/443zTzF