by ICPE | Feb 19, 2021 | 2021 Legislative Session, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Alerts, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, Rally 2021 (online), School Funding, Special Education, State Budget, Vouchers
“Choices” to non-public schools that cannot or will not adequately serve students Many thanks to Carla Schmid, a special needs parent who testified in opposition to HB 1005 in the House Education Committee hearing. She joined us on ICPE’s special Presidents Day...
by ICPE | Feb 17, 2021 | 2021 Legislative Session, Education Savings Accounts, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Alerts, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, Rally 2021 (online), School Funding, State Budget, Teacher Pay, Vouchers
ICPE President – “A budget reflects our priorities” Here are the passionate remarks from ICPE President Cathy Fuentes-Rohwer that she shared at our Presidents Day Zoom “Rally” earlier this week: “Every year, I think. What’s it going...
by ICPE | Feb 16, 2021 | 2021 Legislative Session, Education Savings Accounts, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Alerts, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, Rally 2021 (online), School Funding, Special Education, State Budget, Teacher Pay, Vouchers
ICASE – “Significant risk of harming students with disabilities” Many thanks to Jenny Smithson, Governmental Affairs Co-chair for ICASE (Indiana Council of Administrators for Special Education) for presenting during ICPE’s special Presidents...
by ICPE | Feb 15, 2021 | 2021 Legislative Session, Education Savings Accounts, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Alerts, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, Rally 2021 (online), School Funding, State Budget, Teacher Pay, Vouchers
Indiana PTA – “Close the Door to Education Savings Accounts” Many thanks to Carissa Dollar, Vice President of Advocacy with Indiana PTA, for presenting during ICPE’s special Presidents Day webinar. Many participants have asked to have a copy of...
by Dr. Suellen Reed, Glenda Ritz and Dr. Jennifer McCormick | Feb 13, 2021 | 2021 Legislative Session, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Education Savings Accounts, ICPE News, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Alerts, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, Rural Schools, School Funding, State Budget, Teacher Pay, Vouchers
Three former top Indiana education leaders sign letter opposing education scholarship accounts and voucher expansion An Opposition Letter from Public School Supporters to Members of the Indiana General Assembly and Governor Holcomb In support of the 94% of Indiana...
by Dr. Vic Smith | Feb 8, 2021 | 2021 Legislative Session, Education Savings Accounts, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Alerts, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, School Funding, State Budget, Statehouse Notes, Vouchers
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #351 – The death knell of accountability Dear Friends, The House Education Committee last Wednesday passed House Bill 1005, taking Indiana in a radical and controversial direction. Let there be no confusion. This is new. Education...