Conversations About Education

Children's early years are imperative for future academic success, and we can't afford to waste them.

Every child has unique circumstances and learning needs, and schools and community agencies can help families. Whether you are interested in after-school options, camps, tutoring, special interventions, or in-home techniques this session will provide imp

This conversation gives an extensive outlook on changes in methods and means for funding our education system and what the future may hold for policies guiding the financing of schools.

Accountability is at the heart of education reform. The issue has drawn much attention as significant changes are considered for rewriting the federal No Child Left Behind Act and implementing teacher evaluations and school grades in Indiana.

Award-winning journalist Matthew Tully will discuss his series on education which appeared in The Indianapolis Star and led to his new book, "Searching for Hope." What can be learned from the complex stories of everyday drama, failures and triumphs at Manual High School in Indianapolis, and where do we go from here?

Stand for Children will introduce the Indianapolis School Chooser Coaching Program, a comrehensive program that equips parents and families with the tools and resources they need to make well-informed decisions.