Empowered Families

10/21/2026

Meet Gabriela, an education advocate and proud mom of two. ❤️

For families working through enrollment in a second language, every added step makes it harder. Gabriela is speaking up for herself and for every family who could be left behind if the process gets more complicated.

10/14/2026

Meet Chaklan, an education advocate and proud mom. 💜

When it comes to enrollment, she's keeping families at the center of the conversation, especially the ones who could get left behind if the process gets harder.

10/09/2026

Have questions about IEPs or special education services? Join EmpowerED Families and SPEDACTS on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at The Match to learn how special education works and how to advocate for your child. Dinner, childcare and interpretation provided. Register using the QR code or visit https://empoweredfamiliesindy.org/events

10/05/2026

For many families, choosing a school can already feel like a lot. Enrollment shouldn't be another hurdle.

Over the next few weeks, you'll hear directly from different families about what this change means to them. Stay tuned because family voices matters! ❤️

10/01/2026

That's a wrap on Cohort 4! 🎓 What an amazing and inspiring group!

This is what EmpowerED Families is all about: building community, empowering each other, and learning to use our collective voice. This cohort brought together people from all walks of life, including parents, educators, grandparents, pastors, and community leaders, all united by one goal.

We believe real change happens when we work together, bring solutions to the table, and advocate for ALL kids. ❤️

Congratulations to our 22 Cohort 4 graduates. We are SO proud of you, and we can't wait to see the impact you make!

09/30/2026

Monday night, we gathered teachers and educators to paint, decompress, and talk about the current education landscape. Thank you to everyone who came and shared their voice. We see you and appreciate you!

09/23/2026

Over the past 5 weeks, parents and community members have been building the skills to advocate for better schools, from knowing their rights to speaking up at public meetings. One session to go and we couldn't be prouder!

Missed out this time? Don't worry, another opportunity is coming. Stay tuned for details!

08/06/2026

Applications are open for the next EmpowerED Families Parent Leadership Training cohort! 📣

Creating better opportunities for students takes all of us — and that starts with staying engaged. This six-week program equips parents, grandparents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for students.

Whether you're new to education advocacy or ready to deepen your impact, this training is for you! Register at empoweredfamiliesindy.org/advocates!

Neighborhood Education Advocates link residents and business owners with schools to enhance our community's understanding of important education issues.

08/04/2026

The future of public education in Indianapolis is being shaped right now.

Decisions about school transportation, buildings, accountability, and funding will affect students and families across our city.

Better Together helps parents, educators, neighbors, and community members stay connected to the issues, understand what decisions are being considered, and make their voices heard.

Decisions about education should include the people closest to students and schools.

Subscribe to Better Together to get updates, ask questions, and be part of the process: https://www.bettertogetherindy.org/sms-subscribe

07/29/2026

Have you been hearing about IPEC?

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, or IPEC, is a newly created entity designed to bring more coordination and access to public schools across the city for IPS families and charter families alike.

As IPEC’s work moves forward, Better Together is helping Indianapolis families and residents stay informed, ask questions, and understand what’s at stake.

Better Together is powered by EmpowerED Families and built around a simple belief: families and community members deserve a voice in decisions that shape public education.

Want to stay engaged? Sign up here: https://www.bettertogetherindy.org/sms-subscribe