Beyond the Bell 2025 Community Conversation Series
The Mind Trust and EmpowerED Families are excited to collaborate with community organizations across Indianapolis to host Beyond the Bell: A Community Conversation About Education. Four sessions will take place across the city to connect families, community leaders, and K-12 education experts.
Beyond the Bell will explore critical topics in K-12 education, including IREAD literacy, the new 3rd grade student retention law, the impact of chronic absenteeism, the new Indiana high school graduation requirements, and practical tips for choosing the right school.
Program details: We’ll hear from a panel of education experts on current issues in K-12 education. After the panel, we will break out into small groups to dive deeper on discussion topics like IREAD, the new high school diploma requirements, chronic absenteeism, and choosing a school that meets your child’s needs.
What to expect:
- Dinner will be served at each event.
- Childcare will be available.
- Spanish and Haitian Creole translation will be available.
- Raffle prizes and giveaways included.
- All are welcome! This discussion is for parents, students, and community members who want to learn more about these important education topics.
We hope you can join us! See below for dates, times, and locations for each event.
January 14, 2025 | 4:45-8PM
Hosted in partnership with CAFE and La Plaza.
Date: January 14, 2025
Time: 4:45PM – 8:00PM (program begins at 6PM)
Location: CAFE – 8902 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226
February 11, 2025 • 4:45–8:00 pm
Hosted in partnership with Edna Martin Christian Center, Indy East Promise Neighborhood, John Boner Neighborhood Center, Shepherd Community Center.
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 4:45PM – 8:00PM (program begins at 6PM)
Location: Shepherd Community Center, 4107 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, 46201
MARCH 18, 2025 • 4:45–8:00 pm
Hosted in partnership with Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center.
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 4:45PM – 8:00PM (program begins at 6PM)
Location: Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center (2990 W. 71st St., Indianapolis, IN 46268)
April 22, 2025 • 4:45–8:00 pm
Hosted in partnership with Global Village Welcome Center
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 4:45PM – 8:00PM (program begins at 6PM)
Location: Global Village Welcome Center (4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254)