Keith Clock
@keithclock.bsky.social
Husband, father of three girls and a proud 7th generation Hoosier.
My views and opinions do not represent those of my employer.
My views and opinions do not represent those of my employer.
Reposted by Keith Clock
ISTA condemns political violence, cautions against censorship of educators.
https://www.ista-in.org/ista-condemns-political-violence-cautions-against-censorship-of-educators
https://www.ista-in.org/ista-condemns-political-violence-cautions-against-censorship-of-educators
ISTA condemns political violence, cautions against censorship of…
www.ista-in.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
ISTA condemns political violence, cautions against censorship of educators.
https://www.ista-in.org/ista-condemns-political-violence-cautions-against-censorship-of-educators
https://www.ista-in.org/ista-condemns-political-violence-cautions-against-censorship-of-educators
How much is Trump's latest reality show costing us?
CNN Exclusive: Early US intel suggests American strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear sites and likely only set the program back by months, sources say. cnn.it/4nh2JUF
June 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
How much is Trump's latest reality show costing us?
Indiana is spending hundreds of millions of new state dollars to subsidize private school tuition for the wealthiest families — even as it cuts off public preschool access for thousands of 4-year-olds from low-income families who need it most.
Indiana slashes number of children in state preschool program
Indiana substantially expanded programs that pay for child care for low-income families with the help of federal pandemic aid.
www.wfyi.org
June 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Indiana is spending hundreds of millions of new state dollars to subsidize private school tuition for the wealthiest families — even as it cuts off public preschool access for thousands of 4-year-olds from low-income families who need it most.
Reposted by Keith Clock
PSO headed to the table with ISTA today. Sign up for email updates at eepurl.com/im0ON2.
May 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
PSO headed to the table with ISTA today. Sign up for email updates at eepurl.com/im0ON2.
Some interesting new education items in the state budget:
1) The State Board of Education would only have to meet once per year.
2) Governors' Workforce Cabinet is repealed.
1) The State Board of Education would only have to meet once per year.
2) Governors' Workforce Cabinet is repealed.
April 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Some interesting new education items in the state budget:
1) The State Board of Education would only have to meet once per year.
2) Governors' Workforce Cabinet is repealed.
1) The State Board of Education would only have to meet once per year.
2) Governors' Workforce Cabinet is repealed.
Reposted by Keith Clock
🚨 Lawmakers are trying to push harmful language from SB 373 into HB 1515 — making teacher voice optional.
📧 Email your legislators now: www.ista-in.org/tell-lawmake...
📧 Email your legislators now: www.ista-in.org/tell-lawmake...
Tell Lawmakers: Don’t Make Teacher Voice Optional | Indiana State Teachers Association
Tell Lawmakers: Don’t Make Teacher Voice Optional
www.ista-in.org
April 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🚨 Lawmakers are trying to push harmful language from SB 373 into HB 1515 — making teacher voice optional.
📧 Email your legislators now: www.ista-in.org/tell-lawmake...
📧 Email your legislators now: www.ista-in.org/tell-lawmake...
Senate Republicans are releasing their budget bill this morning. Probably the biggest headline from K-12 funding is that their budget does not expand private school vouchers to universal status and reduces percentage of funding for virtual schools from 85% to 70% of foundation.
April 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Senate Republicans are releasing their budget bill this morning. Probably the biggest headline from K-12 funding is that their budget does not expand private school vouchers to universal status and reduces percentage of funding for virtual schools from 85% to 70% of foundation.
Message to immigrants: Hey, don't pay taxes.
BREAKING: The IRS has agreed to share the personal information of undocumented taxpayers with immigration authorities, a new court filing shows
IRS agrees to share immigrants' data with ICE
The IRS has previously kept tax returns private, even for undocumented immigrants.
www.axios.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Message to immigrants: Hey, don't pay taxes.
Well, here's the next step: A military parade in the U.S. capital honoring dear leader's birthday.
Trump wants D.C. military parade in June
The proposed route would stretch almost four miles starting at the Pentagon, crossing the Potomac River.
www.axios.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Well, here's the next step: A military parade in the U.S. capital honoring dear leader's birthday.
This is the best they've got, everybody. Little signs. Here's your resistance.
March 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
This is the best they've got, everybody. Little signs. Here's your resistance.
Putin has to be thrilled with Trump and Vance today. This is a must watch. Disgraceful.
Watch tense Oval Office argument between Zelensky, Trump and Vance
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
February 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Putin has to be thrilled with Trump and Vance today. This is a must watch. Disgraceful.
The Senate has passed SB 287, a bill that would make school boards a partisan office elected in the primary. The bill passed 26-20, with a good number of Republicans joining all of the Democrats to oppose the bill.
February 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The Senate has passed SB 287, a bill that would make school boards a partisan office elected in the primary. The bill passed 26-20, with a good number of Republicans joining all of the Democrats to oppose the bill.
I really appreciate @lmchervinsky.bsky.social's thoughts in today's post for her Substack Imperfect Union. As someone who works full time to protect public education and to give our teachers a voice in government, I will never give up the ship.
Don't Give Up the Ship
In 1813, the British navy imposed a blockade of Boston Harbor. The War of 1812 had been raging for over a year and American forces were eager to break the blockade. James Lawrence, the commander of th...
open.substack.com
February 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I really appreciate @lmchervinsky.bsky.social's thoughts in today's post for her Substack Imperfect Union. As someone who works full time to protect public education and to give our teachers a voice in government, I will never give up the ship.
The school funding formula run is out for the just released House Republican budget. Here's what schools could expect in average increases for 2026/2027:
Private Schools: 28.8% / 8.3%
Virtual Charters: 20.0% / 7.9%
Charters: 3.4% / 3.1%
Traditional Publics: 2.1% / 0.9%
Private Schools: 28.8% / 8.3%
Virtual Charters: 20.0% / 7.9%
Charters: 3.4% / 3.1%
Traditional Publics: 2.1% / 0.9%
February 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The school funding formula run is out for the just released House Republican budget. Here's what schools could expect in average increases for 2026/2027:
Private Schools: 28.8% / 8.3%
Virtual Charters: 20.0% / 7.9%
Charters: 3.4% / 3.1%
Traditional Publics: 2.1% / 0.9%
Private Schools: 28.8% / 8.3%
Virtual Charters: 20.0% / 7.9%
Charters: 3.4% / 3.1%
Traditional Publics: 2.1% / 0.9%
"According to detectives, each time Shockley sought mental health resources from the school, her father would deny her access to the resources.
Mr. Shockley did not believe in mental health treatment and did not take his daughter's condition seriously, police wrote."
Mr. Shockley did not believe in mental health treatment and did not take his daughter's condition seriously, police wrote."
Teen arrested in Valentine's Day school shooting plot inspired by Parkland massacre: docs
A detective said they interviewed Shockley Wednesday and learned she had been planning the shooting for at least a year.
wsbt.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"According to detectives, each time Shockley sought mental health resources from the school, her father would deny her access to the resources.
Mr. Shockley did not believe in mental health treatment and did not take his daughter's condition seriously, police wrote."
Mr. Shockley did not believe in mental health treatment and did not take his daughter's condition seriously, police wrote."
Just when it looked like anti-immigration legislation might not be moving this legislative session, HB 1531 has been added to the Judiciary Committee to be heard right at the bill deadline to stay alive. 1/3
February 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Just when it looked like anti-immigration legislation might not be moving this legislative session, HB 1531 has been added to the Judiciary Committee to be heard right at the bill deadline to stay alive. 1/3
There's a bill, HB 1390, that will allow the BMV to sell blackout license plates. Finally something I can support.
February 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
There's a bill, HB 1390, that will allow the BMV to sell blackout license plates. Finally something I can support.
A House committee is hearing a bill to require school board candidates to run in primaries and declare a political party. A few conservative school board members from Fishers are complaining about the current election process, yet got elected anyway. So not following the logic.
February 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A House committee is hearing a bill to require school board candidates to run in primaries and declare a political party. A few conservative school board members from Fishers are complaining about the current election process, yet got elected anyway. So not following the logic.
A joint convention of the House and Senate have certified the election of Mike Braun as governor and Micah Beckwith as lieutenant governor. Their swearing-in will take place on Monday at the Hilbert Circle Theater.
January 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A joint convention of the House and Senate have certified the election of Mike Braun as governor and Micah Beckwith as lieutenant governor. Their swearing-in will take place on Monday at the Hilbert Circle Theater.
Sen. Mishler says the quiet part out loud of cutting 200k poor people of their health coverage through Medicaid - it's to pay for private school voucher expansion for the wealthiest 10% of Hoosiers.
www.axios.com/local/indian...
www.axios.com/local/indian...
Fewer Hoosiers may be covered under Medicaid expansion program HIP
Lawmakers say they need to curb Medicaid costs.
www.axios.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Sen. Mishler says the quiet part out loud of cutting 200k poor people of their health coverage through Medicaid - it's to pay for private school voucher expansion for the wealthiest 10% of Hoosiers.
www.axios.com/local/indian...
www.axios.com/local/indian...