Statehouse Rally: Public School Supporters Lobby Lawmakers To Stop Vouchers

Public school supporters rally against state expansion of voucher program – “Parents and administrators from Lake Ridge Schools also attended the rally, hoping for a few moments with lawmakers to convince them to help with $1.7 million needed to keep one of three elementary schools open. Kari Frazier, a parent with three children in Lake Ridge schools, said without the funds, the school closing will increase class sizes and hurt the educational experience.” Gary Post-Tribune

Vigo schools superintendent among those who rally crowd in Statehouse – “As Tuesday’s Statehouse rally got under way, Vigo County School Corp. Superintendent Dan Tanoos lead the charge in denouncing any expansion of private school vouchers.” Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Hoosiers cheer public schools at Statehouse rally – “The Republican-controlled General Assembly is considering legislation, backed by Republican Gov. Mike Pence, further easing voucher eligibility requirements.” The Times of Northwest Indiana

Parents, teachers rally for public schools – “While the pro-reform rally was supported by private foundations that bought T-shirts and helped bus in private and charter school students from around the state, public school students and teachers were discouraged from attending today’s rally because it occurred during regular school hours.” Indianapolis Star