John Elcesser

Indiana is about to become the 2nd state to pass universal school choice...today! 17th state since 2021. Watching the vote with @inpeachris and @inpeajohn who has been advocating for nonpublic school families since the first school choice bill in 2009.

My good friend Rabbi AD Motzen came up from Cincinnati to spend my last legislative session day with us as Indiana passed Universal Choice.

Non-pub stakeholders, it’s time to engage! Send a message to your State Representative THIS WEEK to ask him/her to support HB 1326 and HB 1515. To learn more about these bills and send a message, visit INPEA’s Legislative Action Center at bit.ly/INPEA2025Actio….

Attended Governor Mike Braun's first State of the State Address this evening. In his address, he reaffirmed his commitment to get universal choice across the finish line!

Ed Choice's National School Choice Event featuring Dr. Katie Jenner

Public Servant Prayer Service at the Statehouse sets tone for legislative leaders as they begin the 2025 session.

Witness the transformation of your child in private school! Don’t be surprised if they become more confident, engaged, and excited about learning. It's truly an investment worth making.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders named former CAPE leader, Dr. Gary Arnold, to the Arkansas Board of Education. Dr. Gary Arnold previously served as president of CAPE's national board as well as head of the Arkansas State CAPE. Exciting news! kark.com/news/education…

NEWS: Huge victory for private school families! A federal appeals court unanimously ruled that California's exclusion of religious schools from special-education funding is unconstitutional. Read the full story below. becketlaw.org/media/breaking…

Today, the US Department of Education recognizes 16 Indiana National Blue Ribbon Schools. Eight of the Hoosier Schools are non-public schools. Congrats to Heritage Christian, Roncalli, St. Mary of the Knobs, Guerin Catholic, St. Wendel, Ss Francis & Clare and St. Thomas More

@inpac2024 Kicks off with preconference on AI.

Major development in school choice policy yesterday — hopefully, we get the bill to the White House!

Great article by @MQ_McShane. My favorite quote is: "But let’s not miss the big point here. The whole reason that parents send their children to a private school is to get something different than what is offered in public schools." @matthewladner forbes.com/sites/mikemcsh…

Good to see you today, Jeff!

Attending IBJ's Power Breakfast Series on Education.

A great morning celebrating the extraordinary reading accomplishments occurring around the state!

Doing some work with the Texas Private School Association in Austin. Took a stroll by their Capitol.

The INPEA office will be closed until Tuesday, January 2. We look forward to connecting with you when we return to the office! Happy Holidays!

Hanukkah Sameach to our Jewish members and schools! May the love and light of the season surround you and your loved ones during Hanukkah and beyond.