THE EDUCATION EQUITY FUND
Imagine an equitable educational experience where every IPS student receives what they need, when they need it, and where they need it.
The IPS Foundation is working toward that reality through the Education Equity Fund.
The fund provides IPS schools with flexible funding to ensure every student and educator has essential resources, nurture the overall wellbeing of students and educators, and offer enrichment opportunities. By directly addressing opportunity gaps at the student level, we are working toward a future where academic outcomes are not predicted by race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Every IPS student deserves an equitable and excellent educational experience. The Education Equity Fund is here to make it a reality.
Gifts through the Education Equity Fund provide support to the following investment areas:
Essential Resources
books, uniforms, technology
“It is because of your generosity that our school was able to purchase the manipulatives necessary to close academic gaps caused by the pandemic. Our ILEARN pass percentage for Math increased by 12% and nearly 70% of students met their NWEA math growth goals! Thank you so much!”
~Educator, Raymond F. Brandes School #65
Overall Wellbeing
emotional, social, health supports
“Your giving made it possible for our teachers to learn the why behind escalated behavior. With this new knowledge they were able to handle trauma responses more effectively and provide safe places for our students.”
~Administrator, SUPER School #19
Enrichment Opportunities
field trips, extracurricular activities, professional development
"I've been playing the drums on my own since I was little. I can't believe the school got a band next year so I can play for them!"
~ Student, Henry W. Longfellow Medical/STEM Middle School #28
Community Building
special events (i.e. District Spelling Bee, IPS Honors, Hall of Fame, School Open Houses, etc.)
“The gracious grant from the IPS Foundation made it possible to honor and celebrate 165 Indianapolis Public Honors students on their hard work and dedication throughout their time at IPS.”
~ Communications Project Manager, IPS
ACCELERATOR GRANTS
Through the contributions of the IPS Foundation’s Education Equity Fund, the IPS Foundation is able to further support educators and students across the district with Accelerator Grants.
At the beginning of each semester, the IPS Foundation offers educators an opportunity to apply for Accelerator Grants. Teachers, staff, and student groups are encouraged to work with their school’s principal to identify a project and to submit grant requests for projects that align with at least one of the three purposes of the Education Equity Fund.
The IPS Foundation is grateful to the community members and partners who support the Education Equity Fund and make Accelerator Grants a reality. Since 2020, the IPS Foundation has been able to award more than $950,000 to support students and staff.
If you would like more information on becoming an Education Equity Fund Partner, please get in touch with our Development Manager, Ashlee Brown at abrown@ipsef.org.