Your vote matters.

We are a group of local parents, students, educators, and community members who care deeply about Indianapolis Public Schools. Through our advocacy and leadership with Stand for Children Indiana, we’ve seen firsthand how important it is to use our voices to address opportunity gaps in local schools. That’s why we carefully evaluated candidates for this voter guide. Ultimately, the candidates we endorsed earned our support because they share three values that we believe matter most to Indianapolis families and communities.

Our Values

At the start of our endorsement process, the committee agreed on one clear goal: support IPS board candidates who share our values. To begin, we looked for leaders ready to do the hard work of serving students and families. Those candidates put children first, focus on student success, and work alongside families to strengthen IPS.

In addition, the committee sought leaders who are committed to listening to parents and the broader community. That expectation applies to every candidate on the ballot, including those running unopposed. Ultimately, we prioritized leaders who hear community concerns, welcome new ideas, and work with families to improve our schools.