by Indiana Coalition for Public Education | Nov 1, 2024 | 2025 Legislative Session, Accountability, Charter Schools, Education Savings Accounts, ICPE News, Indiana Legislature, Innovation Schools, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, School Funding, State Budget, Vouchers
Leaky Bucket of Funding – Updated As we prepare for the Indiana General Assembly to craft the state’s next two-year budget in January 2025, we again expect to hear legislators brag about more “historic funding increases” for K-12 education and, also,...
by Dr. Vic Smith, ICPE Founder and Board Member | Oct 23, 2024 | #VotePublicEd, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Education Savings Accounts, ICPE News, Privatization, School Funding, Statehouse Notes, Vouchers
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #390 – Jennifer McCormick is the only candidate that will protect our public schools Dear Friends, There are three candidates for Governor in Indiana’s election on November 5th. Only one supports public education: Jennifer...
by Dr. Vic Smith, ICPE Founder and Board Member | Oct 16, 2024 | #VotePublicEd, Candidate Pledge, Indiana Legislature, Privatization, Statehouse Notes
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #389 – Candidate Pledge Dear Friends, This election could determine the survival of public education in Indiana. The plan to give ESAs to all parents in a “universal voucher” system has already been presented by Senator Mishler. ...
by Dr. Vic Smith, ICPE Co-founder & Board Member | Sep 27, 2024 | #VotePublicEd, Candidate Pledge, Education Savings Accounts, Privatization, School Funding, Statehouse Notes, Vouchers
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #388 – Under attack Dear Friends, Public education in Indiana is under attack from both the federal side and from the state legislature. Voters in Indiana in this crucial November election will decide whether or not public education...
by Dr. Vic Smith | Aug 21, 2024 | Annual Meeting, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Get Involved, Indiana Legislature, Privatization, School Funding, State Budget, Statehouse Notes, Vouchers
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #387 – Indiana Governor must prioritize public education Dear Friends, Our public education students and schools need a Governor who will protect their funding. Candidate Mike Braun has proposed a cut in property taxes which solves...
by Dr. Vic Smith, ICPE Co-founder & Board Member | Jul 25, 2024 | #VotePublicEd, Accountability, Annual Meeting, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Education Savings Accounts, Get Involved, Indiana Legislature, Legislative Priorities, Privatization, Statehouse Notes, Vouchers
Private: Vic’s Statehouse Notes #386 – Accountability is key for publicly funded schooling Dear Friends, The Indiana Coalition for Public Education board members have endorsed Jennifer McCormick for Governor. Jennifer McCormick endorsed Terry Goodin for...
