Indiana Coalition for Public Education

Vision

The vision of the bipartisan Indiana Coalition for Public Education is to advocate for high quality, equitable, well-funded public schools for all children that are subject to democratic oversight by their communities.

Mission

Our mission is to be a strong, convening voice for public education advocacy in Indiana.

Beliefs

• 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.
• True public schools serve all students within a given geographic area, are governed by a democratically elected local board 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 tax dollars should be focused on the K-12 education of public school students.
• 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.
• Teachers and administrators are professionals and deserve our support.
• Indiana communities benefit from excellent public schools.

Resources

• Resource Url:

  https://www.indianacoalitionforpubliced.org/