Kami Spicklemire Nielsen

Currently @rmffindy. Formerly @EdTrust & @edprogress. @IUBloomington alum. @CampKesem Counselor at heart. Tweets represent my own views. Header: @nytimes

[Kami Spicklemire Nielsen @SpickleKat]

@lnahmias I recognize some people in that photo 🤣

[Kami Spicklemire Nielsen @SpickleKat]

@erastourticks @LucasOilStadium 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[Kami Spicklemire Nielsen @SpickleKat]

Thanks to @mirrorindy’s @clairerafford for speaking with me about @RMFFIndy’s College Matters initiative! Increasing college access is important for improving individual outcomes (e.g., financial stability, health, civic engagement), but also for the vitality of our community.

[Mirror Indy @mirrorindy]

IPS and Warren Township are among the four school districts that will receive a combined $7.5 million from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation to help get more students into college.

https://t.co/GbLufyUFPQ

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

5 public school corporations will receive grants to boost college enrollment: @FTCSC, @IPSSchools, @msdwarren, @WayneTwpSchools, & @VictoryCollPrep. 

Totaling nearly $7.5 million, the grants are part of College Matters: Reversing the Trend. Read more: https://t.co/jLUvItW981.

[Andy Nielsen @IndyAndyNielsen]

I urge you to listen to Cassandra - who continues to be absolutely heroic in her advocacy for protecting all Indianapolis kids from traffic violence.

Drive safely. Stay alert. Protect our kids.

[Kami Spicklemire Nielsen @SpickleKat]

@_BrittaniHowell I love it and nominate you to plan it 🤣

[Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts]

164,000 participants, making it the largest Zoom in history.

$2 million+ raised in less than 90 minutes.

Tens of thousands of new volunteers registered and ready to elect @KamalaHarris in just 100 days.

She. Is. Going. To. Win. #AnswerTheCall2024 #AnswerTheCall

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

I’m Kamala Harris, and I’m running for President of the United States.

[Andy Nielsen @IndyAndyNielsen]

Great news for the neighborhood! Thank you for making an investment in our community. Can’t wait to visit!

[Indianapolis City-County Council @IndyCouncil]

RELEASE: Indianapolis City-County Council Introduces Vision Zero Proposal to Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

[Andy Nielsen @IndyAndyNielsen]

Happy #Pride, Indy! 🌈

Another wonderful day walking alongside @INStonewall in the parade. It’s uplifting to see so many friends gathered in support of our LGBTQIA+ community.

I was excited to rep the new Irvington Pride shirts! Be sure to pick yours up before June 29th!

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

We’ve moved!

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation has moved to a new office space in the Bottleworks District of downtown Indianapolis. Our new address is: 820 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 1365, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

Today, College Matters: Reversing the Trend grantees gathered with national research firm @MathematicaNow to learn and share ideas to increase college enrollment. @FTCSC @IPSSchools @PikeSchools @msdwarren @WayneTwpSchools @VictoryCollPrep

Learn more: https://t.co/bOIrmHV7y0.

[Andy Nielsen @IndyAndyNielsen]

There’s still time to join the Irvington Safe Routes to School Audit! It’s an easy way to help out and enjoy the great weather. Meet at the Irvington branch library until 1pm!

[Kami Spicklemire Nielsen @SpickleKat]

Excited for this next stage of College Matters!

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

To reverse the decline in college enrollment in Marion County, we are excited to announce six public school corporations will receive $20,000 planning grants through College Matters: Reversing the Trend!
@FTCSC
@IPSSchools
@PikeSchools
@msdwarren
@WayneTwpSchools
@VictoryCollPrep

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

1. After the Alabama Supreme Court ruling, many Republicans are declaring that they "support" IVF

Let's be clear: THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MEANINGLESS

The Alabama Supreme Court did not ban IVF

They imposed their theological beliefs about frozen embryos, threatening the efficacy and affordability of IVF

🧵

[Gabriel Bosslet @gbosslet]

This is important

I testified on behalf of @GoodTroubleIN against this bill because it singles out IUDs due to the misguided notion that they are an abortifacient

They are not

Allowing this bill to move forward is a step toward banning IUDs in Indiana (look at Oklahoma)

[Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy7]

Anti-abortion advocates successfully lobbied Indiana lawmakers to exclude IUDs from a birth control bill — repeating false claims that IUDs are abortion.

Democrats are concerned this is a step toward eliminating contraceptive access.

Full story⬇️

https://t.co/6rC6Wo7mAL

[Kami Spicklemire Nielsen @SpickleKat]

Anyone following #FAFSA this year knows the rollout has been a bit rocky. Here’s some positive news about how schools like @IPSSchools and @PurduePolyHS are innovating to support students and families with completing the form.

[Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation @RMFFIndy]

Our College Matters: Meeting the Moment grantees are helping students file the FAFSA to meet state requirements and eliminate barriers to college affordability.

Find out how @IPSSchools and @PurduePolyHS are doing it. https://t.co/TJ4tXq34n9

[IndyGo @IndyGoBus]

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of potholes on Washington St. vs potholes on College Ave.

What’s that? You don’t see any potholes along College Avenue? I wonder if the $40 million of infrastructure improvements as part of the Red Line had anything to do with it?