National Library Week starts today! 📚
This year's theme: Find Your Joy at the Library.
School libraries and librarians are essential to public education — teaching students to find information, love reading, and belong.
Thank a librarian this week!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy
Need to vote absentee by mail in the May 5 primary? The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot is Thursday, April 23.
Learn more and apply at:
indianavoters.in.gov
That’s a wrap on another successful RA. Thank you to all of the delegates, members and staff - safe travels! #ISTARA26 #IamISTA
ISTA President Jennifer Smith-Margraf is opening the Representative Assembly this morning. Welcome, delegates!
We’re getting ready for the 2026 ISTA Representative Assembly this morning. Safe travels to everyone driving in! #ISTARA #IamISTA
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Early voting starts today! Vote on your schedule ahead of the May 5 primary.
Find your early voting location and hours at:
indianavoters.in.gov
The voter registration deadline for the May 5 primary is April 6.
Check your registration, polling place and ballot at indianavoters.in.gov.
"Several years ago, Indiana's GOP leadership was focused on removing political ideology from the state's schools, but it backs a partnership with the conservative Turning Point USA."
www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/...
The primary election is May 5. Take a minute to:
✔ Check your voter registration
✔ Find your polling place
✔ See what’s on your ballot
Early voting begins April 7 and is a convenient option for many voters.
Start here: indianavoters.in.gov
WHM wraps up soon, but these NEA classroom resources — lesson plans, primary sources, book recs — are worth keeping around.
www.nea.org/professional-excellence/...
Women's History Month is a good reminder: Indiana educators do this work every day, not just in March. Grateful for teachers who make history feel alive for their students.
"Governor’s support for the conservative group founded by Charlie Kirk criticized as putting his 'thumb on the scale'."
Educators believe students should have the freedom to form clubs and engage in civic discussions in their schools.
ISTA issued this statement regarding the governor’s announcement about Turning Point USA. Full statement: www.ista-in.org/ista-statement-on-turnin...
NEA put together a solid WHM classroom resource page — lesson plans, primary sources, book recs, K-12. Check it out. #WomensHistoryMonth
www.nea.org/professional-excellence/...
Members: Join us on Monday for an important webinar to understand your advocacy rights as an educator. We’ll cover your rights on social media, attending protests and beyond.
Black History Month is a time to honor history and deepen our practice as educators. This summer, join the Indiana Educators of Color Network Conference for workshops, networking and sessions focused on equity, leadership and strengthening classrooms for all students.
"A sweeping school cellphone crackdown and revamped language tightening controls on youth social media use cleared the House Education Committee Wednesday after weeks of debate on both measures."
Across Indiana, school districts are announcing tough budget decisions.
Our updated explainer outlines how Indiana’s funding system changed and why public schools are facing increasing strain.
Watch and read more:
During Black History Month, we’re sharing classroom-ready lessons and resources to help educators uplift Black voices, stories and history — this month and all year long.
Join us for our next virtual legislative briefing to get the latest updates from the Statehouse and learn how ISTA is advocating for educators and public schools.
📅 Monday, Feb. 2 | 🕒 6:30 p.m. ET
🔗 Register: https://www.mobilize.us/ista-in/event/877361/
"Senate Bill 199 would require social media platforms to use age verification to prevent children under 13 from holding accounts and make kids between 13 and 18 get parental consent for access."
Make your voice heard.
ISTA’s next Day of Action is coming up next week, and educators across Indiana are speaking out for safe schools, fair treatment and strong public education. Join us!
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 🕒 10 a.m. ET
🔗 Register: https://www.mobilize.us/ista-in/event/874817/
HB 1004 makes major changes to teacher contracts and long-standing employment protections.
ISTA members are asking lawmakers to remove specific provisions so current law and educator protections remain in place.
Take action: www.ista-in.org/take-action-...
Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by recommitting to public education that serves every student and strengthens our democracy.
"Granger Republican Sen. Linda Rogers today (Thursday) announced she has pulled her bill to replace South Bend Community Schools’ elected board with a state-appointed board."
TAKE ACTION: Defend Local Control, Fair Funding & Inclusive Governance
www.ista-in.org/take-action-defend-local...
