The political arm of Indiana's largest teachers union, the Indiana State Teachers Association, is putting its resources behind Democrat Jennifer McCormick in the race for governor.

Democrat Jennifer McCormick's main message in the governor's race is that after 20 years of Republican control, Indiana is ready for a change.

Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick launched a bid for governor Thursday. McCormick, who served in office as a Republican, is running as a Democrat.

Republican candidates are already lining up to run for governor in 2024. And Democrats are close to their first official candidate in former state school Superintendent Jennifer McCormick.

Jennifer McCormick will begin leading the district with 1,700 students on Friday, while the board conducts a search for a permanent leader.

Indiana's final elected schools chief says that the 2020 election has a lot on the line, especially for education. But she has concerns about the future of the position of the state's top education official.

Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel announced the endorsement Thursday from schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick.

Many districts across the state are bringing students back in person but are also offering online learning for those nervous about returning. Schools have already recorded positive coronavirus cases since reopening and had to adjust their plans, including shutting down temporarily.

Jennifer McCormick, the state's school superintendent, said that she thinks it's best for medical experts to determine if, when or how schools should reopen.

Indiana is investing millions of dollars in contact tracing, and health experts say it can help isolate and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. But schools are reporting challenges with that process.