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⭐ 2026 ILEARN: Indianapolis independent charter schools outperform IPS direct-run schools and the Marion County average in math and ELA overall and for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students. Read more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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🎉 2026 ILEARN results are in! Indy independent & innovation charter schools are the highest-performing public school type in IPS boundaries for math & ELA. From 2025 to 2026, they made gains across all student groups, outpacing local averages.
Read more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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“Through the Emerging Leaders Fellowship ... I feel like I have really grown into my role and gained more confidence with my role." —Amanda Calkins, Network Instructional Coach, @AMAsocial7
Learn more about Amanda & cohort 3 of the fellowship in our blog: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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Reflecting on America's 250th anniversary, students at @KIPPIndy Legacy High School share their thoughts about what it means to be an American today, from political frustrations to aspirations for change. Read about them in @mirrorindy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-…
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Applications are open for The Mind Trust's North Star Fellowship! This program offers exceptional leaders the support & resources needed to develop & launch public charter schools in Connecticut. Priority application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026. Learn more: themindtrust-the-mind-trust-…
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“I can’t speak enough about how positive this [Emerging Leaders Fellowship] experience has been. … Everything has been so intentional.”—Alexander Stowers, K-8 Associate Principal, Christel House Academy South
Learn more in our blog: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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This Saturday, 28 teachers and leaders from 23 Indianapolis schools attended IndyEd Leadership Network's first session of the year! Thanks to Beth Napleton of LevelEDUp Leadership for facilitating a dynamic and informative session focused on personal leadership.
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“I can tell you I’ve learned something, whether big or small, from every single person I’ve encountered since I began this [Emerging Leaders] fellowship.”—Jasmin Walton, K-2 Assistant School Leader, Circle City Prep
Learn about the fellowship in our blog: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship fellow Jennifer Murray! Through the fellowship, Jennifer will found & launch New Promise STEAM Academy, an elementary school with a model that combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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⭐ Applications are open for The Mind Trust's North Star Fellowship! Receieve support to develop and launch a new public charter school in Connecticut. Support for CT charter application process, personalized coaching, travel, and more! Apply: themindtrust.org/north-star-…
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Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship (SCCFF) fellow Dr. Trevor Ivey! Through the SCCFF, Dr. Trevor will lead the design and launch of @Liberty_STEAM's new Early College & Technical High School. Learn more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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Yesterday, @globalprepindy (GPA), @Kelz_Hoop & AD1 Legacy celebrated the launch of Champions of Literacy, a literacy program for GPA third graders. This partnership will support a key year for student reading comprehension and phonics skills. Learn more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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🎉 EXCITING NEWS: @Kelz_Hoop Foundation, AD1 Legacy, The Mind Trust are partnering with @globalprepindy on Champions of Literacy, a year-long program to boost 3rd-grade reading skills, with support from @IndianaFever star Kelsey Mitchell. 📚🏀 LEARN MORE: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship (SCCFF) fellow Stacy Drakeford! Through the SCCFF, Stacy will found and launch a college-prep, globally-focused high school in South Carolina. Learn more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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📚 2026 Connecticut SBA results are out and charter schools are achieving significant results! - Black & Latino charter school students outperform state proficiency averages - Most CT charter schools outperform their host districts Learn more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship fellow Meghan Coleman-Fletcher! Through the fellowship, Meghan will found and launch FORWARD Academy, a public charter school with a focus on rigorous academics and career development: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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Join us in congratulating Shannon Williams, The Mind Trust's COO & EVP, who was honored with the President's Award at the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual Awards Banquet! This recognition celebrates her impact and leadership in our community. Congratulations, Shannon!
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Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship fellow Lalah Radney! Through the fellowship, Lalah, the founding executive director of C.R. Neal Academy, will bring a Career and Technical Education pathways program to South Carolina: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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🎉 Congratulations to Alleson Knox, The Mind Trust's Director of National Partnerships! Alleson has been selected for the 2027 cohort of the Surge Fellowship Chicago, a program that focuses on executive leadership skill development, community building, and executive coaching.
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Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship fellow Dr. Nataliya Panasiuk! Through the fellowship, Dr. Nataliya, founding principal of Bridge Point Charter School, will bring a STEAM-focused K–8 program to South Carolina. Learn more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…
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