K-12 Solutions

IU offers solutions for your community

From our schools of education that train future teachers, principals, and administrators, to our faculty who discover innovative pedagogical techniques, and our online high school that leads the way on student learning in the digital space, we have much to offer as a partner to you. We are here to serve as a resource, a capacity builder, a collaborator, and an innovator. Like you, our faculty and staff are deeply connected to the communities they live in, and want to be good partners in finding solutions to communities’ most pressing needs.

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Equipping educators and administrators to handle pressing issues

We work directly with Hoosier educators to explore their greatest challenges and implement the latest innovations related to K-12 education. IU is deeply committed to racial justice and focuses on equity and inclusion in the K-12 ecosystem.

Advocate for equity and access in education

We believe that equitable access to high-quality education is fundamental to our society. Through initiatives like Charting the Future, we leverage data, research policy, develop resources, convene people to foster dialogue, and work closely with decision-makers, legislators, and policy-makers to advocate for equity, access, and inclusion in education.

Summer programs and supplemental learning

K-12 students are able to explore their interest through programs at IU like Girl STEM Institute and Summer Experience in Sustainability and the Environment or supplement their K-12 experiences while taking classes at an IU campus through programs like SPAN. IU advances student learning based upon their interests and needs.

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Student mentorship programs

IU is able to support the financial needs of current IU students while also supporting Hoosier teachers in and outside of the classroom through virtual tutoring and mentoring programs, like IU Student Success Corp. IU also assists teachers by working directly with students in the classroom through programs like Outreach for Legal Literacy. These mutually beneficial programs create pathways to success and increase college readiness.

Establish connections, contacts, and projects

Each IU campus has a strategy for supporting ongoing relationships with their schools in their community that is guided by research and best practices for local schools. Our partnership work is documented and shared in Collaboratory. which enables IU to be a more strategic and coordinated in our approach to partnerships.

Support and preparation for college and careers

IU delivers programs on campus and in the community that help students navigate the college-going process. We partner with community organizations, such as the Center for Leadership Development and La Plaza, to ensure we are meeting with students where they are. IU students serve as mentors and role models in the community. We help families complete their FAFSA, find scholarship opportunities, and assist K-12 students in their career interest exploration.