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"The School for the Deaf already had more than three dozen open, unfilled staff positions. And the state is exploring limits to school maintenance that would force teachers and staff to clean hallways, stairwells and classrooms." wfyi.org/news/articles/advoc…

Today we honor Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, TX, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation—two years after issued. As educators, we recognize the importance of teaching accurate history and continuing the work for equity and justice.

Get ready to connect, learn and lead! Attend ISTA’s Summer Conference, July 15–16 in Indianapolis. This is your chance to grow your skills, strengthen your voice and build community with educators from across the state. Register today: ista-in.org/our-association/…

Congratulations to Indiana on receiving @EdCommission’s Frank Newman Award for State Innovation. We appreciate the work of @SecJennerIN and state leaders to advance student learning and strengthen public education. ista-in.org/ista-congratulat…

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"15% of children receive special education, more than 7.5M students. In Indiana, about 200,000 receive special education. But advocates believe the act and the rights it guarantees for those students are threatened as President Trump reshapes education." indianapublicmedia.org/news/…

Indiana’s TAG program is changing — and not for the better. ISTA opposed this shift, which limits stipends to just 1 in 5 teachers. We’re monitoring what comes next and will share more once state guidance is out. ista-in.org/whats-changing-w…

ISTA Statement on State Board of Education Accountability Rulemaking ista-in.org/ista-statement-o…

"Charges included over $40,000 in airfare, over $3,000 in alcohol purchases, over $10,000 in restaurants, $6,091 for a luxury hotel in India — and even $1,678 in charges for sommelier courses, according to a record of charges." chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

"Disagreements between charter supporters and those who favor traditional public schools are far from new. But the session generated perhaps the nastiest atmosphere in the education community since Indiana allowed charters to open nearly 25 years ago." chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/0…

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Time is running out! Don't miss your opportunity to register for the Educators of Color Network Conference. This conference is designed to celebrate identity, cultivate leadership and build a lasting legacy of equity and justice in education. REGISTER: ista-in.org/our-profession/e…

Don’t forget! Teacher Appreciation Night at Victory Field is this Saturday, May 17! 🎟️ Discounted tickets: gofevo.com/event/Teacherappr… ⚾ Celebrate our educators with bobbleheads, autographs & more!

Join the @indyindians on May 17 for Teacher Appreciation Night at Victory Field! 🎟️ Discounted tickets: gofevo.com/event/Teacherappr… 🎁 Bobbleheads, autographs & more!

Today, we highlight Aspiring Educator Shantae Ferguson, who chose a career in education to ensure Black and brown students have the opportunity to learn from a teacher who reflects their identity.

ISTA’s 2025 Hoosier Educator of the Year believes teaching is a chance to inspire and provide positivity. Read more about what he loves about teaching: ista-in.org/teacher-spotligh…

Shaping futures, one lesson at a time. Today, we celebrate the heart of every classroom — our teachers. Happy National Teacher's Day to the educators who inspire, challenge and make a difference every single day!