Half of our Indiana tax dollars are allocated to K-12 education. Educating our nation’s children takes priority in the budgets in every state. Here in Indiana the methods for how education funds are collected and distributed has changed significantly over the last dozen years or so. This leaves citizens and other residents — even those who work in education — with a need for information and questions about how Indiana’s education monies are spent.
No person in the state has a fuller understanding of how Indiana’s education system works than Dr. Jennifer McCormick, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
On Tuesday, the public will be able to hear McCormick talk about the Indiana educational system and how its allocated dollars are spent. Attendees will be able to ask questions. Several bills in the current legislative session will deal with education. This program will take place on the Wabash College campus in Baxter Hall, Room 101, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Easy-access parking is available in the Grant Street parking lots closest to Wabash Avenue.
After her four-year term as Indiana’s last elected State Superintendent, McCormick went on to be named chairman of the board for Gibralter Design. She is also the CEO of Fierce Up! Leadership that provides opportunities to partner with schools.
McCormick has served on various boards dealing with state education issues. Currently she is on the board of directors for the Indiana Coalition for Public Education. This coalition is a non-partisan organization notable for keeping statistics on how policies affect schools. McCormick said she “proudly provides a voice for students, educators, parents and communities” to help all constituencies understand our educational system more fully. Her driving principle, she notes, is to always put kids first — “Kids First. Always” is my message.”
The public is invited to come learn more about K-12 education dollars in Indiana, a vital issue that affects us all. McCormick’s talk is being sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County and the Political Science and Education Studies Departments at Wabash College.
