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Indiana
November 2, 2018
This Indianapolis teacher thought he could change the world — until the first day of school
Elliott told his story at a recent story slam sponsored by Chalkbeat, Teachers Lounge Indy, and Big Car Collaborative.
Indiana
September 24, 2018
Actress or teacher? A string of ‘failures’ showed this Indianapolis educator where she belonged
Stratton and other educators and students told their stories at this fall's teacher story slam.
Indiana
September 6, 2018
As the 2018 school year begins, join us for storytelling from Indianapolis educators
The event is free and open to the public.
Indiana
June 18, 2018
Bodily fluids and belly buttons: How this Indianapolis principal embraces lessons learned the hard (and gross) way
Rembert is the principal at Francis W. Parker School 56 in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Indiana
June 5, 2018
How this Indianapolis high school teacher won the trust of her most skeptical student
The teacher and her student participated in a recent story slam sponsored by Chalkbeat, Teachers Lounge Indy, WFYI Public Media, and the Indianapolis Public Library.
Indiana
May 4, 2018
Her motto was ‘There’s no crying in teaching’ … until she actually became a teacher
Allissa Impink, now a teacher at Cold Spring School in IPS, was one of eight educators and students who participated in a recent story slam at Central Library.
Indiana
April 26, 2018
Putting money in the bank for college: One Indianapolis teacher’s call to action
Katie Johnson, a college counselor, was one of eight educators and students who participated in last week’s story slam
Indiana
March 20, 2018
We can’t wait for you to hear these Indianapolis teachers’ stories — join us April 19
The event is free and open to the public.
It's Friday. Just show a video.
Indiana
October 20, 2017
How a push to save some of Indiana’s oldest trees taught this class about the power of speaking out
Alayna Pierce participated in story slam sponsored by Chalkbeat, Teachers Lounge Indy, WFYI Public Media and the Indianapolis Public Library.
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Indiana
September 12, 2017
Tired of gay slurs, he came out to his students. Then a parent called him unfit to teach.
Every teacher shared stories about their challenges and triumphs in Circle City classrooms.
Indiana
August 8, 2017
Join Chalkbeat for a night of hilarious and heartbreaking storytelling by teachers
Chalkbeat is partnering with Teachers Lounge Indy, WFYI Public Media and the Indianapolis Public Library to host a story slam.
Indiana
July 13, 2017
‘Everything is going to be great,’ he told his teacher. She wishes that was the end of his story.
Katie Speer is a middle school teacher at KIPP Indy.
Indiana
May 30, 2017
The story of Black Santa: How creative discipline tactics got this student from disruptive to most improved
Anita Saunders works with programs for young children at Indianapolis Public Schools.
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Indiana
April 28, 2017
This educator sees ‘the power in being bilingual’ — and she wants her students to see it, too
Liset Gonzalez-Acosta is a the director of dual language at Global Prep Academy, an innovation school housed at IPS Riverside School 44.
What's your education story?
Indiana
March 14, 2017
This IPS teacher was afraid to ask for help, but the courage it took was worth it. Her mentor made all the difference.
Melissa Scherle is a second-grade teacher at Washington Irving School 14 in Indianapolis Public Schools. She’s been an educator for 13 years.
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