These Moms Disagree About Indianapolis Charter Schools. They're Both Fighting For Their Kids


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Tahirou wants all types of public schools in Indianapolis to receive equal funding.

She's concerned that the growth of charter and innovation schools divides resources and weakens the IPS district.

Smith was co-founder of the former IPS Community Coalition, a group that backed anti-reform board candidates and was highly critical of IPS leadership and the school board.

Smith said that while she supports fully funded and fully public schools, she isn't against charter or innovation schools.

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