Blog & Statehouse Notes
This space serves as vital resource for those who are dedicated to preserving and enhancing public education in Indiana. Through insightful articles, updates, and analysis, ICPE provides timely information on legislative actions, policy changes, and advocacy efforts impacting Indiana’s public education system. We strive to empower stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to support and defend public education.
Action Alert – Call Or Email Before Monday Morning
ICPE urges you to contact members of the House Education Committee before 8:30 a.m. Monday. Ask them to support Senate Bill 319, because it eliminates the requirement that teachers obtain 15 professional growth points (PGPs) through an internship with a business. Ask...
CALLS TO ACTION
Good news: Governor Holcomb signed Senate Bill 2 into law last week. It’s known as the “hold harmless” bill and recognizes that the first two years of ILEARN test results for the 2018-19 school year and the 2019-20 school year should NOT be used to grade schools and...
Why we rally: Still red. Still for public ed.
ICPE organized its first rally at the Statehouse in 2013 – just two years after ICPE was founded. One public education friend recently told me her young daughter was in a photo from our first rally. That child is now in high school! I was no stranger to Statehouse...
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #342
In This Issue: Rally at the Statehouse on Presidents' Day 2/17 at 2pm Renewed Attacks on Public Education Growing List of Event Partners & Speakers for Rally Dear Friends, Here is your chance to stand up for public education! Come to the Statehouse on Presidents’...
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #341
In This Issue: Teacher pay: Are they listening? Four theories on why Gov. Holcomb, Speaker Bosma and Republican Leadership team decided to ignore teachers’ pleas after the largest education rally the statehouse has ever seen. Two things you can do: Come to our Rally...
Rally To Support Public Education – Feb. 17 2pm
Sure, WE remember the THOUSANDS of educators, parents, administrators, school board members and community members who marched on November 19th. That was on "Organization Day" for the Indiana General Assembly. It was the ceremonial kick off of the legislative session...
Welcome to ICPE
I am thrilled to be the new president of the bipartisan Indiana Coalition for Public Education, joining so many amazing public education advocates who have a wealth of experience and knowledge. Staying true to our bipartisan message, our board is comprised of both...
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