A major decision is approaching about the future of public education in Indianapolis. Much of the public conversation makes it sound simple – about numbers, funding, buildings, buses and efficiency. But education in Indianapolis has never been simple.
Indianapolis has 11 school districts based on a decision that courts now recognize as discriminatory, and we are still dealing with the consequences of that decision today. So, there’s nothing about Indianapolis’ education that is simple.
I want to be clear about my role. I am not part of the formal discussions taking place. I do not represent the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA) or any decision-making body. I am simply a community member sharing my personal thoughts and hopes as someone who deeply cares about children and our city…