It’s time to treat public education as the foundation of our future—not an afterthought. Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired at school.
Fully Fund Public Schools: Increase state funding for K-12 public education so that every school has the resources to thrive—from textbooks and technology to counseling and extracurriculars.
Pay Teachers What They Deserve: Indiana’s teachers are the lowest paid in the region, and many are leaving our state or the profession as a whole. We must raise teacher salaries to competitive, livable levels that reflect the vital role educators play in our communities and help retain great teachers in our classrooms.
Invest Early and Often: Indiana ranks among the worst states for access to early childhood care and development, and Hoosiers are saddled with astronomically high child care rates that often exceed their mortgage. It is both a moral and economic imperative that parents can access affordable and quality child care. We will expand access to high-quality early childhood education, giving every child a strong start. Deepen funding and support for special education services to meet students where they are and ensure no one falls through the cracks.
Protect Public Dollars for Public Schools: Republican voucher plans defund public schools and privatize our education system. Public funds should strengthen the public schools that serve all children—not be siphoned away.