Articles tagged as: ISTA
December 12, 2024
Teachers union wants educator safety, increased pay as legislative focus
The Indiana State Teachers Association called for measures to address student-on-educator injuries, boost teacher pay, and improve conditions for educators statewide.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2023
ISTA outlines 2024 legislative priorities: strengthen collective bargaining, offset textbook costs
The Indiana State Teachers Association announced its 2024 legislative priorities on Tuesday. The states largest teachers union wants to strengthen collective bargaining rights for teachers, increase school funding, hire diverse educators, and provide social and emotional learning support for students.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Filter blocked 70,000 emails to Indiana lawmakers on bill
The Indiana State Teachers Association said it found out less than a week before the legislative session ended early Wednesday about emails sent through a form on its website not reaching the accounts of lawmakers, The Indianapolis Star reported.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2019
IPS Teachers Plan To Join Red For Ed Rally
Some Indianapolis Public Schools teachers plan to be among the thousands expected to rally at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday.
Read MoreJune 17, 2019
The State's Largest Teachers Union Is Getting A New President This Summer
Keith Gambill will become president of the Indiana State Teachers Association later this summer. Outgoing president Teresa Meredith reached her two-term limit.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2019
Teachers Lobby Lawmakers For Increased School Funding, Teacher Pay
Teachers say they've seen teachers leave the profession because of poor pay, lack of resources.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2018
Holcomb To Push For Short And Long Term Teacher Raises
Gov. Eric Holcomb drew criticism last week after saying the teacher pay increase may need to wait until 2021.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018
Indiana State Teachers Assoc. Opposes Arming Teachers With Guns
An ISTA statement calls on lawmakers to arm schools with more resources focused on counseling and helping students deal with trauma.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2017
ISTA Reacts To Governor's 2018 Agenda
The governor outlined his legislative plans for 2018, and it includes a number of ways he hopes to change education to better align with workforce demands.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2017
Union Wants Program To Help Teachers Deal With Student Trauma
The Indiana State Teachers Association wants the Legislature to create a grant program to give teachers guidance.
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