Alan Schoff

Community Advocate for Public Schools and Arts for All Kids K-12

[Mirror Indy @mirrorindy]

With SNAP funds drying up, Indy food pantries are stocking up the best they can to meet people’s needs.

One pantry is picking up twice the amount of food they usually get in a week, another will end restrictions on who can use the pantry and how often: https://t.co/X5IjKbZiM8

[IPS @IPSSchools]

Visit https://t.co/1riCqAmZko for more info.

[Niki Kelly @nkellyIN]

Indiana's Commission for Higher Education will vote Friday on a new leader. And the next commissioner is likely Katie Jenner, who has led the Indiana Department of Education since 2021.

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

@FullCircleK12 @indystar two easy ones: 1. the money for Charters is far greater than per pupil spending stated (millions in grants unaccounted for) 2. Studies referenced are not peer reviewed and only prove marketing for recruitment works, not improved outcomes (that has to do with/ cohorts in schools)

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

BBrown's opinion's always full of lies and misinformation. If ILEA is great for community, why does it have to be politically stacked w/ Charter profiteers?

Indianapolis schools have once-in-a-generation chance for transformation | Opinion https://t.co/Kxh1LyvMVS via @indystar

[Amelia Pak-Harvey @AmeliaPakHarvey]

Nine people have significant sway over the future of Indianapolis Public Schools and the charters in its borders. Many members of the ILEA have worked in or have ties to ed reform. I spoke with most of them to get a sense of their outlook and backgrounds: https://t.co/hfRhqsRziu

[Mirror Indy @mirrorindy]

Fresh bagels, historic homes, a community garden and a bar known to be a favorite spot for a legendary bank robber — Cottage Home has a rich history. We talked to Bri Jones about the people that make this community special. https://t.co/3XVWvRNNFO

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

Something I never said before; I’m with Beckwith. Veto this tax bill.

[Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith @LGMicahBeckwith]

I’ve been on the phone ALL DAY with Hoosiers and government officials alike talking about the SB1 Property Tax Bill that the legislature is sending to the Governor. NOBODY understands this thing… including me! On that basis alone we can’t let this become law.

The Gov needs to VETO this thing, call a special session and demand the legislature pass something that the average Hoosier can understand without hiring army of lawyers and accountants!!

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

@ericweddle @IPSSchools they wouldn’t have enough adults in the rooms

[IPS @IPSSchools]

IPS Families: Due to both the reported and anticipated high number of teacher absences at several schools tomorrow, Indianapolis Public Schools will operate on an asynchronous day on Monday, April 14. For more detail visit: https://t.co/wEgJUeM0Fp

[Amelia Pak-Harvey @AmeliaPakHarvey]

Ok lots of fast moving parts here - IPS has announced that it is also moving to an asynchronous learning day tomorrow
https://t.co/Jr9LO0ZOKr

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

I just signed a petition: No More Cuts to Public Schools! Sign here: https://t.co/f8WrdSVTJh

[WFYI News @WFYINews]

School groups raise alarm in debate on superintendent requirements, annual performance reviews | via @kirsten_adair https://t.co/7spml9jgvA

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

@RodStayner @Steve_Garbacz HS attendance and grad rates, college attendance, edu for women, for low income students, for disabled - data says greatly improved. No decline in reading and math. DOE regulatory enforcement has created more opportunity, not less, according to actual data.

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

@GovBraun Indiana is leading the way, but it is not 6th in the nation in reading. You are confusing literacy with idiocy.

[Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) @ISTAmembers]

📢 Stay informed! Join ISTA’s virtual legislative briefings to learn about key education bills and how to advocate for public schools.

🗓 Coming up: March 17
💻 Register: https://t.co/Shw1KeHlO9

[Mirror Indy @mirrorindy]

Spring is approaching! And the arts are a great way to reintroduce your brain to the world. Use this Mirror Indy guide to find your March calmness at the library’s Zine Salon, a wearable art show or a poetry slam at The White Rabbit Cabaret.

https://t.co/5dNqJRbw4A

[Jennifer Berkshire @BisforBerkshire]

States are not going to be able to pick up the tab for Medicaid AND for enormous new voucher plans. That's why it's so important that the new breed of vouchers go to wealthy families. When it's time for the looming death match over scarce resources, they've got the advantage.

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

RI does not advocate for every child, and is a face for wealthy white people w/ real estate and other business interests who fund it, not communities of color. When you compare wealthy district Black students to IPS students “achievement gaps” you’re either ignorant or corrupt.

[RISE INDY @rise_indy]

RISE is a majority Black and Brown organization fighting for Black and Brown kids. Our mission is to educate and empower communities to address the education crisis and improve outcomes for all students. We unapologetically advocate for every public school child because marginalized students exist in all school types.

[Alan Schoff @alanschoff]

This kind of hidden cash flow is likely modus operendi for the entire charter school industry and not just a one-off abuse of taxpayer money.

[Chalkbeat Indiana @ChalkbeatIN]

Brian Metcalf admitted to helping submit fraudulent invoices. In return, he received payments towards his personal loans, a mortgage provider, and a casino, according to the plea agreement in a federal case against him. https://t.co/enO5QmMq8a