Education

Resources for public schools are lacking, putting future generations of Hoosiers at risk.

  • Our children deserve a single, well-funded system of public schools.

  • Public schools are essential for educating our citizens and maintaining our democracy. They must not be privatized.

  • Public tax dollars should fund the K-12 education of public school students, not private schools.

  • True public schools serve all students within a given geographic area, are governed by a local non-partisan board democratically elected or appointed by an elected official, and follow teacher certification requirements and financial reporting requirements.

  • Public schools are not business ventures; they are the heart of our communities with the responsibility to educate ALL children.

  • Local democratic control of education assures that schools are accountable to the communities they serve.

  • Public schools thrive by developing mutual respect and cooperation among parents, students, and school personnel.

  • Teaching, learning, and growth cannot be quantified by standardized tests alone.

  • All children should have access to a full, vibrant curriculum.

  • Assessments should be designed and used to support children, teachers, and schools.

  • Public school teachers and administrators are professionals and deserve our support.

  • Indiana communities benefit from excellent public schools.

Source: Indiana Coalition for Public Education