Bonus Episode: Windi Hornsby on the Fight for Public Schools

In this episode of Third Space Indy, host Michael Zarick speaks with Windi Hornsby, a local IPS parent, about the upcoming Indiana Leadership Education Alliance (ILEA) meeting that will play a crucial role in determining the future of Indiana Public Schools (IPS). They explore the structure and mandate of the ILEA, the involvement of Mayor Joe Hogsett, and the implications of the proposed changes, particularly the potential removal of democratic control over the IPS school board. Windi shares her positive experiences with IPS, contrasting it with charter schools, while highlighting the importance of community voices in shaping educational policies. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to attend the ILEA meeting to support the future of public education in Indianapolis.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:57 Meet Windi Hornsby: An IPS Parent's Perspective01:56 Understanding ILEA: What It Means for IPS05:56 The Role of Charter Schools and The Mind Trust14:18 Upcoming ILEA Meeting and Its Implications28:08 Visual Presentation Issues28:32 Introducing the Parent's Perspective29:07 Choosing IPS: A Personal Journey29:57 Challenges and Achievements in Education34:53 The Impact of Spanish Immersion38:28 IPS Family by Choice50:13 Rebuilding Stronger and Charter Schools56:40 Call to Action: ILEA Meeting