Students at @AcademyMonarca say their school is shaping their way of life. Learn how this 6-9 innovation school on Indianapolis' west side celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and honors its students' culture year-round on Fox 59: fox59.com/video/highlighting…

📈 2026 ILEARN: Since 2021, Indy charters have achieved strong gains, including 2.5x+ math gains for Black students and 4x+ ELA gains for Black & Hispanic students at innovation charters compared to their peers at IPS direct-run schools. Read more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

⭐ 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…

🎉 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…

“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…

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-…

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-…

“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…

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.

“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…

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…

⭐ 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-…

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…

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…

🎉 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…

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…

📚 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…

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…

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!

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…