On Tuesday, one of the state’s largest school districts laid out its top priorities for the upcoming legislative session, including access to early learning programs and growing the teacher pipeline. "We are being proactive and strategic instead of waiting to see what comes out the next session,” said Dr. Rachel Santos, the director of external affairs for Indianapolis Public Schools. Santos joined the IPS team at the end of July. She spent months meeting with various departments to identify barriers to student success. "One task was how can we put together a list of priorities that meet the needs of our students and families within IPS but also looks a little broader and looks at the needs of the state,” Santos said. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/education/indianapolis-public-schools-ips-unveils-its-2025-legislative-priorities-education-early-learning-teacher-pipeline-health-affordability-money/531-1b1b3466-49f0-4825-bd87-dad1c093968e