Indiana should provide high-quality public education that prepares students for the workforce while ensuring every classroom is inclusive, respectful, and focused on learning.

Current Challenges:

Indiana currently spends $12,820 per student - below the national average.
Traditional public schools educate about 90% of Hoosier students, yet recent funding increases have favored private and charter schools.
Teachers in rural communities see the smallest wage growth.
Indiana ranks 39th for average teacher salary.
The recommended ratio of school social workers to students is 250 to 1.
- Indiana’s student-to-social worker ratio is 1,829 to 1.

Solutions:

Increase teacher pay to attract and retain high-quality educators.
Invest in more school counselors and social workers to support student well-being.
Reinstate income eligibility requirements for school voucher programs.
Require transparency and accountability for any school receiving state funding.
Utilize incentive pay for areas with the highest need.

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