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Invest in Education

Join the thousands supporting and fighting for our state’s public schools, students and educators.

DID YOU KNOW?

95%

of public schools are experiencing an educator shortage.

55%

of educators plan to leave the profession earlier than expected.

41 out of 50

Indiana ranks 41st for average teacher salary out of the 50 states and Washington D.C.

TAKE ACTION 

Tell your legislators to prioritize solutions that address the core issues behind Indiana’s educator shortage.


TAKE ACTION

Statehouse Days of Action 

Join ISTA for our Days of Action at the Statehouse. Learn more about current legislation that affects your work, your students and your retirement. The briefing will be followed by an opportunity to connect with legislators at the Statehouse or over lunch at ISTA.


Days of Action

Become an Advocate

By becoming an advocate, you stand with the more than 90 percent of Hoosier families that choose community public schools. Join us.


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Share Your Story 

You've got an educator shortage impact story. It’s time to show legislators the impacts of decisions made in the Statehouse and how they affect kids and educators. Raise your voice. 


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Expanding Bargaining Rights

What’s best for kids is best for educators. Expanding collective bargaining to include working conditions will result in stronger educators and better learning conditions for students.


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INDIANA SCHOOL FUNDING EXPLAINED 

Indiana’s students deserve fully and equitably funded schools. This video explains the history behind Indiana public school funding.


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ARE HOOSIER SCHOOLS MEETING MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY REQUIREMENTS?

ISTA began the Red For Ed movement in 2018, and with the advocacy of educators, parents, students and public school advocates, we achieved significant investments in public education and a commitment to reach professional teacher salaries.

This map represents the minimum salaries for 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 across the state. Additionally, it highlights the changes in percentage form from one year to the next.

Color Coding

The color coding is based on ISTA UniServ Areas. The pins that are on the map are Special Education Coops, Career Centers or Interlocals.