Articles tagged as: Stand For Children
May 26, 2022
Parents pressure IPS to address academic gaps of Black, Brown students
Parents raised the alarm Thursday over the gaps in academic performance of students of color compared to their White classmates in Indianapolis schools.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2021
Parent Advocacy Group Demands IPS Improve Equity For Students
Parents with an education advocacy group are demanding Indianapolis Public Schools' leaders institute more equitable policies for children of color.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Internet Companies Should Lift Access Barriers For Students, Says Indiana Congressman, Mayor
An Indiana Congressman and Indianapolis' mayor are concerned some families can't access broadband internet at a time when students are homebound and expected to continue their education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2018
2 School Board Candidates Critical of IPS Win Election, Incumbents Ousted
IPS school board candidates critical of the current administration made gains this election cycle, ousting two incumbent board members.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2018
Shake Up For IPS School Board? Final Vote Tally Expected Thursday
School board candidates critical of the current IPS administration are poised to make gains by ousting incumbent board members - as votes are still being counted.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2018
Canvassers Make Final Push for IPS Refernda
The two property tax referenda would cover building repair, safety improvements and teacher raises.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2018
Who Is Endorsing Who In The Indianapolis School Board Election?
There are eight candidates running for three open seats in the upcoming Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners election. To understand the IPS school board race it's helpful to look at candidates' endorsements.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2018
Advocacy Group Injects $100K Into Campaign For IPS Tax Increase
A parent organizing and advocacy group is donating $100,000 to the campaign for more taxpayer funding for Indianapolis Public Schools.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2016
Stand For Children Asks Pence, Trump To Denounce Hateful Speech, Bullying In Schools
An Indianapolis school reform group has sent a letter to Vice President-Elect Mike Pence asking him to condemn racial bullying and other "horrifying acts" happening in schools related to the presidential election.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2016
Hours Before Election, IPS Candidates Get Final Push With TV Ads, Door-To-Door Advocacy
Just hours before Election Day candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools Board and their supporters are putting in final ditch attempts to sway voters to pull the lever in their favor.
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