“Remember, it didn’t start with gas chambers. It started with one party controlling the media. One party controlling the message. One party deciding what is truth. One party censoring speech and silencing opposition. One party dividing citizens into ‘us’ and ‘them’ and calling on their supporters to harass ‘them.’ It started when good people turned …
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Book challenges and bans have been increasing across the country, both in schools and districts where laws have been passed, but also where no formal rules, restrictions or laws exist. When large scale book bans take place, it affects young people’s ability to see themselves reflected in books. It also impacts their ability to gain …
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Please join us on Thursday, October 12, 2023, as No Place for Hate® coalitions from across the nation come together with special guest, Jonathan Van Ness, Emmy-nominated television personality and LGBTQ+ advocate. We will explore allyship, how to challenge bias and hate and build more inclusive schools. This virtual event is for 4th-12th graders and …
Indy Documenters trains and pays neighbors to attend local public government meetings and take notes or live tweet. Indy Documenters are paid $20/hr for in-person meetings and $18/hr to attend meetings virtually. This program welcomes people from all walks of life who are interested in their local community. No prior experience in journalism is necessary. …
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Indy Documenters trains and pays neighbors to attend local public government meetings and take notes or live tweet. Indy Documenters are paid $20/hr for in-person meetings and $18/hr to attend meetings virtually. This program welcomes people from all walks of life who are interested in their local community. No prior experience in journalism is necessary. …
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Join us to learn more about how the Indiana Digital Learning School supports students virtually with Indiana state teachers and classroom support in a safe home environment! During the webinar, we will be joined by Executive Director, Liz Sliger, to discuss INDLS and help families make a good decision about what is the best fit …
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Join Us for Hamilton County’s CTE District, The Pursuit Institute, at their Back to School Kickoff Aug. 30 to hear from The Pursuit Institute leaders and program partners about programs being offered for the 23-24 school year and new programs that are in the pipeline. Register to attend this free program to learn more and …
The 1st Annual Civic Learning Symposium is for teachers, faculty, students, national experts, and other interested stakeholders. This annual symposium hosted by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State University, supported by the U.S. Department of Education in alignment with the CREATE project convenes practitioners, teachers, and scholars to explore innovative and exceptional approaches to improve the quality …
Teach Indy Teacher Appreciation & Back to School Event at Indy 11 Aug 26, 2023 Join the Teach Indy Team along with community partners from across Indianapolis to welcome educators and students Back to School. Enjoy free and discounted tickets for Indy Eleven Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium on the campus of IUPUI. There will …
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On Thursday, August 24, from 6-7pm, EmpowerED Families will host a Parents Connecting Meeting at the MLK Community Center (40 W 40th St., Indianapolis IN 46208), for families. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged, as a light meal and childcare will be provided. Register now here. During the …
Show Me the Data, Part 2: Understanding Your Child’s ILEARN & IREAD Test ScoresOn Tuesday, August 8, from 6-7pm, EmpowerED Families will host a Parents Connecting Meeting at the Indianapolis Public Library – Haughville Branch (2121 W Michigan St., Indianapolis IN 46222), for families. The event is free and open to the public, but registration …
Attention Indiana Parents – Marian University Preparatory School’s teachers during a virtual information session. Enrolled students and families are encouraged to attend to meet their teachers, and interested families should attend to learn more about MU Prep and how to enroll. Time will be available for Q&A. Noon to 1 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 8Live …
Better Local News is coming! Join the Indiana Local News Initiative for their upcoming community listening sessions. Share your feedback on the local news landscape in Indiana, and be connected with opportunities to get involved and learn more about ILNI. Listening sessions will be held on July 19 (6-7:30 p.m.) and July 20 (12-1:30 p.m.) …
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Indiana Local News Initiative is launching a 25-person newsroom with a focus on Central Indiana. Our goal is to make sure news is accessible to all Central Indiana neighbors, as well as make sure people feel represented in local media. The newsroom is expected to launch later this year, and we’re building it around what …
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EmpowerED Families hosts community meeting to help families understand ILEARN and IREAD test score data On Tuesday, July 18, from 6-7pm, EmpowerED Families will host a Parents Connecting Meeting at the Indianapolis Public Library – East 38th Street Branch (5420 E 38th Street, Indianapolis IN 46205), for families. The event is free and open to …
Now’s your chance to find the perfect school for your family at the Indy Schools K-8 Schools Fair on Saturday, June 3. Connect with 35+ public K-8 schools and experience family fun, including: Two bounce housesFree facepaintingFood trucksA 360 photo boothHot 100.9 LIVE on-siteRaffle prizes PLUS, the first 300 attendees receive a free box of Girl Scout cookies! This is your chance …
The Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools is hosting an interactive Speakers Bureau at 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday, June 20 at Alumni Hall on Marian University’s campus in Indianapolis. Julia Freeland Fisher, public speaker and author of Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks, will lead an interactive workshop on how to …
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Join ADL’s A World of Difference Institute and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago for a virtual PD on Asian American history and culture. This two-hour workshop, hosted by ADL and led by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, will help prepare K-12 educators to include Asian American history, stories, and voices in their curriculum. …
Please join us for the Purdue College of Education’s Rural Summit. At this interactive and collaborative meeting, our goals are as follows: Present the outlook for rural growth and development.Share what Purdue has to offer for rural students and educators.Learn from you how we can best help you meet your priorities. Please RSVP …
High School basketball players arrive for a game only to be greeted by swastikas scribbled on their lockers. A group of middle school soccer players toss tortillas at their opponents as they arrive on the field. The targeted athletes come from a school with a largely Latino student body. Fans yell racial slurs from the …
2023 Teach Indy Virtual Hiring Fair Aspiring Teachers, Relocating Teachers, and New School Seekers are encouraged to attend this event. School leaders and talent teams from across Center Township schools will be looking for great educators to add to their current and future teaching roles for the 2023-2024 school year. The Hiring Fair will be …
Bartholomew Consolidated School corporation is a public school corporation consisting of 11,500 students in Columbus, Indiana. If you are a teacher and interested in joining BCSC, please sign up @joinbcsc.org by March 21, 2023 to attend the BCSC Teacher Fair on March 28, 2023. You can learn more about BCSC by viewing the bcscschools.org website.
Join the Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools at their next Speakers Bureau at 8:30 a.m. EST on March 8. A panel of experts will be discussing the topic: Mental Health in the Black Community. The event will last until 10 a.m., and breakfast will be provided starting at 8:15 a.m. Please RSVP by March …
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This self-paced, online course uses primary sources, videos, and engaging learning tools to trace the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. You’ll start with the rise of Arab nationalism and Zionism, unpack the broken promises made during World War I, tackle the Mandate Era, the major wars and peace treaties, and reflect on the continuing conflict …
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The Indianapolis Artsgarden is inviting school bands, choirs, and orchestras from around the state to perform in our first Spring Sing! Our dates will be April 11, 13, 18, and 25 for choirs and April 20 and 27 for instrumental groups. If you are interested in bringing a group to perform, sign up HERE or …
Hey Indy Teachers and Parents! Would you like a flexible, low commitment volunteer role that you can do with your entire family? Meet Seeds of Caring! We focus on creating volunteer opportunities for families and groups of Preschool-5th grade kids and aim to create a kinder, more connected community, led by the youngest generation. We …
ADL’s A World of Difference® Institute Invites you to the second installment of A World of Difference Café Conversations: Three-Part Educator Series. Session Two: Wednesday, November 9, 20223:30pm-5:00pm CT/ 4:30pm-6:00pm ET Extremism and Youth Radicalization: What Schools Need to Know About White Supremacist Recruitment Tactics & How Schools Prepare This session will provide educators with …
Youth Communication and national education leaders will discuss strategies to address complex education challenges and create culturally responsive learning communities to: Help young people heal from experiences with racism, sexism, and other injustices Support students to achieve their personal and academic goals Uplift teen voices in a world that too often marginalizes them This event is in-person in …
How are you or your school making learning personal? If all kids are doing the same thing the same way at the same time, a change of course is warranted. Personalized learning is not about putting all kids in front of a device at the same time on an adaptive learning tool to “collect” data. …
Join the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis for Skepticism Toward College: Is it warranted and what are today’s students telling us must change? Across Indiana and the nation, the question on the minds of high school students, including the families and educators who guide them, is around …
While the science of reading tells us what is essential for building a reader, the science of learning tells us the conditions that are necessary for learning to thrive and last. Participants will engage in learning about the evidence base for the Science of Learning and connecting those principles to the components of Scarborough’s Reading …
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The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis invites school administrators to join us for a two hour workshop designed to help develop your school’s plan to grow and sustain a robust supply of teachers credentialed to teach dual credit. During this session, participants will: gain a stronger understanding of Indiana …
The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis invites school administrators to join us for a two hour workshop designed to help develop your school’s plan to grow and sustain a robust supply of teachers credentialed to teach dual credit. During this session, participants will: gain a stronger understanding of Indiana …
The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis invites school administrators to join us for a two hour workshop designed to help develop your school’s plan to grow and sustain a robust supply of teachers credentialed to teach dual credit. During this session, participants will: gain a stronger understanding …
The Framework for K-12 Science Education details the importance of every student’s engagement with natural scientific phenomena at the nexus of three dimensions of learning: Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts. Of these three dimensions, it is the dimension of crosscutting concepts which unifies the study of science and engineering across all domains …
Hear what school board candidates think about important educational issues and what they plan to do if elected. Candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) school board will participate in the 2022 School Board Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library. Reporters from both WFYI Public Media …
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As a school or district leader, how are you ensuring the effective implementation of research-based practices that will develop students’ critical literacy skills so they become proficient readers with expanded and equitable opportunities to lead fulfilling and productive lives? In this complimentary webinar, Linda Diamond will share the importance of a coherent message when developing …
Come together with other community members and listen directly from educators on the current state of Hoosier public education. These are real stories about what educators are currently experiencing with a focus on what has and hasn’t changed since the 2019 Red for Ed rally at the State House.
ADL’s A World of Difference® Institute Invites you to the kick-off for our new A World of Difference Cafe Conversations: Three-Part Educator Series: Grab your favorite coffee mug and begin your back-to-school routine with ADL Midwest Education! In this World Café session, experts from the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL’s) A World of Difference® Institute will offer …
Are you a K-12 educator or administrator looking for ways to respond to bullying or bias incidents in your classrooms and schools? Are you looking to equip your students with the skills to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment? ADL (Anti-Defamation League) can help! ADL’s A World of Difference® Institute offers a variety of …
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Are you a K-12 educator or administrator looking for ways to respond to bullying or bias incidents in your classrooms and schools? Are you looking to equip your students with the skills to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment? ADL can help! No Place for Hate® is a student-led K-12 initiative designed to engage …
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Are you a K-12 educator or administrator looking for ways to respond to bullying or bias incidents in your classrooms and schools? Are you looking to equip your students with the skills to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment? ADL can help! No Place for Hate® is a student-led K-12 initiative designed to engage …
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Are you a K-12 educator or administrator looking for ways to respond to bullying or bias incidents in your classrooms and schools? Are you looking to equip your students with the skills to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment? ADL can help! No Place for Hate® is a student-led K-12 initiative designed to engage …
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Are you a K-12 educator or administrator looking for ways to respond to bullying or bias incidents in your classrooms and schools? Are you looking to equip your students with the skills to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment? ADL (Anti-Defamation League) can help! ADL’s A World of Difference® Institute offers a variety of …
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The Mind Trust Schools team has partnered with UnboundED for a Virtual Summit. UnboundEd’s interactive two-day Virtual Summit, July 19th and 20th 9am-3:30pm for teachers, coaches, and leaders emphasizes instructional planning in the complex COVID-19 era and amidst a historical anti-racist movement. With an emphasis on grade-level curriculum, strategic supports, and equitable instruction, our sessions …
As a school or district leader, how are you ensuring the effective implementation of research-based practices that will develop students’ critical literacy skills in service of comprehension of text? In this complimentary virtual institute we’ll explore models that show the alignment of instructional practices, discuss current state and district initiatives that support the research, and …
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Marian University Preparatory School is a faith-focused, virtual/hybrid private school that recently launched and is now enrolling students for the upcoming school year. Meet MU Prep’s Head of School and Principal at a live, virtual session to hear their perspective of the MU Prep experience and what makes it different from the rest. There will …
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Join us to learn what strategies Robin Pfeiffer, a teacher experienced in working with English Learners, uses to address the needs of all of her students, moving them toward reading independence and oral proficiency. Robin will share how SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words), a research-based foundational skills program, has been a …
Effective, on-going, two-way communication is at the heart of schools that help students succeed. Research suggests students do better when schools, parents/care providers, and the community are partners. Reciprocal communication (mutual listening and sharing) is essential for meaningful engagement to occur. Effective communication can stabilize school and community partnerships. It accommodates the diverse communication needs for …
School on Wheels is accepting 2022 Education Champion Award nominations through April 3, 2022. This award honors an individual making an impact in the lives of Indiana students. You can nominate an educator, volunteer, mentor, coach, staff member, or youth worker whom you know is doing amazing work on behalf of youth in Indiana. The …
School on Wheels is accepting 2022 Education Champion Award nominations through April 3, 2022. This award honors an individual making an impact in the lives of Indiana students. You can nominate an educator, volunteer, mentor, coach, staff member, or youth worker who you know is doing amazing work on behalf of youth in Indiana. The …
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Join us for a night of networking and refreshments, and learn how you can make an impact through board service. We’re looking for highly skilled individuals passionate about leadership and expanding access to quality education for all children in Indianapolis. This event is your chance to learn more about serving on a charter school board. Individuals …
Come join the Mind Trust Schools team in their 2nd Virtual Support Expo. During this time you will have the opportunity to interact with vendors, network, and find out more about the projects and initiatives that are happening at The Mind Trust. Agenda: 9-10:15am- Announcements and Keynote with Nichole Seal- EL Specialist 10:15-10:30am- Break/Intercession 10:30-12pm- …
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Conversations With Amar is a Facebook Live event that is hosted by Teach For America Indianapolis and moderated by our Executive Director, Amar Patel. Join us as Amar sits down with President and CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Claire Fiddian-Green, and President and CEO of Ascend Indiana, Jason Kloth, to discuss the state …
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More than 650,000 Hoosier public school students ride yellow school buses to and from school each day. While school options have increased and changed, the way students get to school is largely unchanged and has a lot of room for improvement. These issues directly affect students and families. For example, issues like driver shortages, long …
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Dr. Sheri Anderson, founder of SPEDACTS and her team will discuss the common challenges schools face providing services to students with disabilities. She will share how streamlining professionals from a variety of disciplines enables students to become successful academically and socially. She will also cover state and federal mandates required to provide free appropriate public …
Over the last 20 years, the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has led, advocated, and partnered with educators to bring about dramatic and dynamic change to benefit Hoosier students. In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, CELL is hosting a public and complimentary, thought-provoking presentation featuring New York …
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Empower students with greater appreciation for sustainability and conservation by discovering how materials impact our everyday lives. From meeting a forestry expert to a supply chain expert, students explore the actions they can take to build greater self-reliance and a healthier planet. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 6-12
Getting Better Faster through Observation and Feedback Facilitated by: Meredith Anderson, Relay Regional Leadership Coach Session Objectives: Observe teachers and give feedback effectively Plan and practice an observation and feedback meeting Session Description: Next to Data-Driven Instruction and Student Culture, effective observation and feedback is arguably the next most effective lever to changing outcomes for …
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July 12 and 19 (registration closes on June 25) Do you want to chart a course to becoming a multicultural organization that is inclusive, affirming, and committed to transformation? Facilitated by seasoned educational leaders and national experts in organizational transformation and student achievement REthinc will provide a 2-day cohort experience for Teachers who are leading the equity …
Lt. Gov. Crouch, FSSA accepting 2021 Golden Hoosier Award nominations. To be eligible for the Golden Hoosier Award, the nominee must currently be an Indiana resident, aged 65 or older and have been a volunteer in the community for the past three years. The deadline for submitting applications is Saturday, June 19, 2021. Nomination forms …