Indianapolis Parents For Diane Arnold

So Much to Vote For

We’re energized by the opportunity to VOTE for the changes we MUST SEE to improve Indianapolis. Voting in the presidential race is important, but the decisions made at the local level have a more immediate and long-lasting impact on our children’s safety, their education and their job prospects.

That’s why we are committed to voting in EVERY race on our ballots, especially the IPS School Board of Commissioners election. The parents I know believe that no matter a child’s skin color, gender or origin, a better IPS is possible.

We formed a committee of several parents that interviewed and evaluated all candidates for IPS board. We urge you to read our report and make an informed choice in the coming election.

Sincerely,
IPS Parents and Grandparents

Our Values

At the beginning of the endorsement process, we decided as a group to make sure the candidates we endorsed share the same values that are important to all IPS parents. We were looking for candidates who are willing to put in some hard work to make our dreams for our kids a reality. And above all, we wanted to meet candidates who are committed to listening to IPS parents and hearing our demands for change.

Create a Just and Equitable IPS

We want to ensure fair discipline practices that can help to dismantle systemic racism and want school board candidates to show a commitment to doing the same.

Fix Failing Schools

We want to change the policies that have led to neighborhood schools in predominantly Black and Brown communities struggling for years with little help or intervention.

Hire and Retain the Best Teachers

Our kids deserve the best and brightest teachers and those teachers deserve to be paid what they’re worth. We specifically looked for candidates who are committed to raising teacher pay and hiring more teachers that look like the Black and Brown kids they teach.

We Support
Diane Arnold

For District 4

Diane Arnold

District 4

Diane Arnold has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in west side neighborhoods. She previously served as Director of the Hawthorne Community Center, in the heart of District 4. The summer programs started at Hawthorne to minimize summer learning loss and improve bilingual education were a factor in the parent support for her.

Diane has had our backs in District 4, but she is not resting on her laurels. She is looking to the future and working to change IPS for the better. While Trump has instilled fear in immigrant families in our city, Diane Arnold has stood up to racist fearmongering and will continue to work to ensure IPS schools are a welcoming, safe place for students of all backgrounds.

Positive change to improve struggling schools

Raising teacher pay and hiring great teachers

Improving the high school experience, especially at George Washington

“The people elected to the IPS board need to listen to parents like me when we tell them what our children need. Diane Arnold responded to a group of parents I was a part of and completed a survey we sent her. The other candidate in this district didn’t take the time to complete the survey from parents and I don’t think she will take time to listen to parents later.”

Sasha Robertson, IPS parent

Diane Arnold will fight for us

Why I’m supporting Diane Arnold

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Learn more about Diane:
www.dianearnoldforips.com