Friday Forum - State of Education Presentation
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The document discusses the educational landscape in Marion County, emphasizing the challenges faced by low-income children in obtaining quality education and the need for additional high-quality school seats. It highlights the impacts of childhood poverty on educational outcomes and future prosperity, arguing that early childhood education is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty. Additionally, it outlines strategic priorities for improving educational access and quality in the community.
Friday Forum - State of Education Presentation
- 2. Agenda: Landscape Analysis Landscape Analysis Our Strategic Priorities Early Childhood Education K – 12 School Quality Workforce Development
- 3. Only half will go on to graduate from high school Of those that do, they will perform at an 8th grade level Many children are not receiving an equitable education In low-income communities across our country1…. The average 4th grader is already 3 grade levels behind They are 8 times less likely to graduate from college 4th Grade ISTEP+ Pass Rates2 Graduation Rates3 Graduates Passing AP Exam3 IPS 51% pass 65% graduate 4% pass Lawrence 59% pass 84% graduate 29% pass Wayne 63% pass 88% graduate 28% pass Zionsville 91% pass 97% graduate 57% pass 1Teach For America 2*The Shared Challenge of Quality Schools: A place-based analysis of school performance in Indianapolis. Available: http://iff.org/resources/content/2/8/documents/INDreport.pdf 3http://compass.doe.in.gov/, 2012 ISTEP+ results 3 http://compass.doe.in.gov/, 2010-2011 results
- 4. Indianapolis landscape A recent analysis of quality schools by IFF, highlighted that of the 154,000 students in Marion County there are currently 76,000 students attending an “A” or “B” school leaving a need for 78,000 additional high-quality seats. 1*The Shared Challenge of Quality Schools: A place-based analysis of school performance in Indianapolis. Available: http://iff.org/resources/content/2/8/documents/INDreport.pdf IFF Indianapolis Map 20131 Priority Area 2 K – 8 9 – 12 Total # of students 4,686 1,697 6,383 “A” or “B” seats 969 359 1,328 Performance Gap 3,717 1,338 5,055 Priority areas 1-11 (Highest Need) Priority areas 12-22 Priority areas 23-22 Priority areas 33-42 (Lowest Need)
- 5. The stakes are high for children Children who graduate from high school are more likely to have successful, productive lives. As educational attainment increases, individuals are less likely to engage in activities that harm themselves and their communities. Destructive Cycle Better degree Better job Higher income Better health Live longer Constructive Cycle Alcohol abuse Smoking Obesity Crime Jail
- 6. 1Adapted from Community Preference Survey sponsored by MPO and MIBOR Based on the Community Preference Survey, there are three main factors that most influence where residents choose to live: safety, schools, and housing. These must be a focus of our ongoing efforts. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Shops or restaurants in walking distance Availability & quality of public transportation An easy walk to places in community Sidewalks The length of commute to school or work Parks, playgrounds, & trails nearby Privacy from neighbors Cultural resources (libraries, theaters, etc.) Level of property taxes and other local taxes Hospitals and doctor's offices Affordability of housing High-quality local schools Safety of the community and level of crime 18% 21% 22% 29% 30% 31% 37% 36% 40% 43% 46% 62% 72% 17% 15% 18% 21% 25% 29% 26% 31% 27% 26% 28% 16% 17% Very Important Somewhat Important Importance of Neighborhood Features and Amenities1 89% 78% 74% 69% 67% 67% 63% 60% 55% 50% 40% 36% 35% The stakes are high for our neighborhoods
- 7. 337,211 273,634 182,140 142,787 760,606 903,393 756,281 1,147,341 1,294,217 1,756,241 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 1,800,000 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Population Change in Marion County vs. The Marion Statistical Average (MSA) 1950-2010 Center Townships Marion County MSA The stakes are high for Indianapolis According to a recent campaign of “What’s Possible?” community conversations, 83% of questionnaire respondents agreed that the quality of local schools is a critical factor in where they choose to live. Population
- 8. We’re losing families with school-aged children Families with school-aged children are leaving our city in comparison to our surrounding counties. This negatively affects the fiscal health and competitive position of our city by causing tax revenue, social capital, and political capital to decline. The bars show the difference between the share of each cohort in Marion County relative to the share in the MSA (e.g., Marion County has a nearly 1.5% percent higher share of 20-24 year olds than the MSA as a whole). Notes: 1. Research by the IU Public Policy Institute -1.5% -1.0% -0.5% 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% 2.0% Under 19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Marion County Population by Age Relative to MSA1
- 9. These population shifts create a significant loss in tax revenue for public safety and other investments The families leaving our city have the greatest earnings and earnings potential thereby multiplying the impact of the problem. We will be unable to support the residents living here if we continue to lose these residents. Notes: 1. Research by the IU Public Policy Institute -6.0% -4.0% -2.0% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% Less than 25K $25K-$34,999 $35K-$49,999 $50K-$74,999 $74K-$99,999 $100K-$149,000 $150K Marion County Population by Income Level Relative to MSA1
- 10. This population loss limits our city’s revenue potential and increases costs Without these residents, we have fewer resources to invest in public safety, infrastructure, and to address the challenges associated with poverty. Revenue Loss Cost Increases Property Taxes Welfare Incomes Taxes Social Capital Judicial Public Safety
- 11. Agenda: Our Strategic Priorities Landscape Analysis Our Strategic Priorities Early Childhood Education K – 12 School Quality Workforce Development
- 12. The best city to live, work and raise a family Our vision focuses on public safety, education and workforce, housing and infrastructure, economic development, cultural identity, and public policy in partnership with the community, businesses, and philanthropic organizations. City of Indianapolis Public Safety Education and Workforce Housing and Infrastructure Economic Development Community Businesses Philanthropic partners Cultural Identity Public Policy
- 13. Mayor Ballard’s vision for education All children in every neighborhood deserve access to an education that enables them to define their own life path. Commitment to this vision begins with early childhood education, continues through K-12 options and lasts through higher education and workforce development. Early Childhood Education K – 12 Quality Options Workforce Development Deliver quality charter school authorizing Grow STEM engagement through the VEX Robotics Championship Incentivize innovation among new and existing schools Quantify the economic benefits of early childhood education Provide parents, families, and the community with school performance information Launch Indianapolis Polytechnic Provide simple, easy-to-navigate information to parents and families Increase the supply of high-quality, affordable programs Support employers in Indianapolis in finding skilled workers
- 14. Agenda: Early Childhood Education Landscape Analysis Our Strategic Priorities Early Childhood Education K – 12 School Quality Workforce Development
- 15. 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 4 6 8 10 12 Age 1st quartile (lowest) 2nd quartile 3rd quartile 4th quartile (highest) National research shows children born into poverty display cognitive and social ability gaps at young ages The socioeconomic achievement gap is driven by a variety of factors such as a lack of early exposure to language, reading and math, and other risk factors associated with poverty (stress, hunger, housing instability and unsafe neighborhoods). 1Peabody Individual Achievement Test (PIAT) math scores from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, a program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2Adapted from Heckman, J. J., & Masterov, D. V. (2007). The productivity argument for investing in young children. Review of Agricultural Economics. 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 6 8 10 12 Age 1st quartile (lowest) 2nd quartile 3rd quartile 4th quartile (highest) Figure 1: Math test1 scores by income quartile2 Math test scores are stratified by income and gaps widen over time Behavior problems are more frequent when family income is lower Figure 2: Anti-social behavior score by income quartile2
- 16. An increasing number of our city’s children live in poverty The Polis Center found the Marion County child poverty rate has doubled since 2000.1 Our city was affected more by the Great Recession than the state as a whole. Great Recession 20% 18% 14% 15% 16% 16% 18% 21% 22% 23% 23% 24% 28% 31% 32% 32% 15% 14% 12% 12% 12% 12% 14% 16% 17% 17% 17% 18% 20% 22% 23% 22% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Percentage of children living in poverty locally and statewide2 Marion County child poverty rate Indiana child poverty rate Indy children are much more likely to be in poverty than others in the state 1 The Polis Center. http://www.savi.org/savi/documents/Trends_in_Poverty.pdf 2 Indiana Youth Institute. http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/
- 17. Atlanta Boston D.C. Portland Fort Worth Oklahoma City New York Chicago United States Columbus Kansas City Louisville Memphis Indianapolis Detroit -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% Percent change in child poverty rate Indianapolis has one of the fastest-growing rates of child poverty Child poverty in Indianapolis has grown three times more than the national average in recent years.1 We believe that education and economic development are the primary long-term means of decreasing childhood poverty. 1 National KIDS COUNT http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/ Growing child poverty US cities, ranked by growth in child poverty rate, 2005-2012
- 18. Indianapolis children born into poverty are likely to remain in poverty In the midst of the Great Recession, 72% of Americans indicated they still believed that it is possible to start out poor, work hard, and become wealthy.1 However, a recent study on economic mobility2 contradicts this notion of the American Dream, demonstrating that geography of birth largely predicts adult success. Upward Mobility in the 50 Largest Cities Rank City 1 Salt Lake City, UT 2 Pittsburgh, PA 3 Boston, MA ... ... 46 Detroit, MI 47 Raleigh, NC 48 Indianapolis, IN 49 Atlanta, GA 50 Charlotte, NC 1 What Happens to the American Dream in a Recession? New York Times. 2 Chetty et al., The Equality of Opportunity Project. http://www.equality-of-opportunity.org/ Less upward mobility More upward mobility
- 19. $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 Lost productivity and earnings Costs of crime Costs to health Total $172 B $172 B $158 B $502 B Billions Childhood poverty impacts our economic and social vitality In 2007, researchers estimated the costs associated with childhood poverty amount to over $500 billion per year in the form of lost economic productivity and earnings in adulthood, as well as costs associated with higher crime and poorer health.1 This cost is nearly 4% of US GDP. 1 Center For American Progress. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/01/pdf/poverty_report.pdf Total Annual Cost of Poverty to America1
- 20. Early childhood education reverses some of the effects of poverty on children’s lives There is a large and growing body of rigorous studies clearly demonstrating high-quality early childhood education programs lead to improved academic, socioeconomic, behavioral, and health outcomes, reducing costs to society in the long run. Socioeconomic Academic Behavioral Health Higher earnings1 Increased rates of home ownership1 Decreased dependency on welfare1 Less need for special education intervention and grade retention1,2,3 Increased high school graduation rates1,2,3 Increased college enrollment3 Fewer problem behaviors in first grade4 Reduced rates of juvenile arrest2 Reduced felony and misdemeanor arrests in adulthood1 Increased rates of immunization4 Improved overall child health status4 Decreased likelihood of smoking3 Larger tax base Less entitlement expenditures Less likely to be victims of a crime Less damage to health and property Reduced expenditures in public safety and criminal justice Reduced rates of preventable diseases Reduced health care expenditures Increased overall life expectancy Individual Society Reduced costs to the K-12 education system More educated and developed workforce 1Perry Preschool Project 3Abecedarian Project 2Chicago Child-Parent Centers 4Head Start
- 21. Indiana lags behind most other states in public early education 40 states, including all of Indiana’s neighbors, have a state-funded pre-K programs, usually targeted towards low-income 4-year-olds. With no such program already in place, Indiana is missing an opportunity to invest in education, health, safety, and economic development. Total return on investment per $1 spent on model early childhood programs2 $8.74 Perry Preschool Ypsilanti, MI $7.10 Chicago Child-Parent Centers Chicago, IL $6.92 Elmira Project Elmira, NY $4.01 Abecedarian Project Chapel Hill, NC 1 The State of Preschool 2012. The National Institute for Early Education Research. 2 http://www.finebynine.org/uploaded/file/BenefitCostStudies.pdf 3 Is Indiana Ready for State-Funded Pre-K Programs? Revisited. Center for Evaluation & Education Policy, 2013. 30,639 at-risk 4-year-olds in Indiana are not currently enrolled in publicly-funded early education programs3 Percent of 4-year-olds served in state pre-K1
- 22. The high cost of early childhood education limits access The cost of early childhood education varies by type of provider and age of the child, but ranges from $5,200 to $11,336 per child per year. This is cost-prohibitive for many families in Indianapolis, where 37% of all children ages 0-5 are living in poverty.1 1 National KIDS COUNT 2 Marion County CCDF reimbursement rates, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/CCDFMarionReimbRate.pdf 3 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/14poverty.cfm 4 National KIDS COUNT Ages 3-5 Toddlers Infants $5,200 $6,500 $6,760 $8,320 $9,776 $11,336 Centers Homes $23,850 2014 federal poverty level for a family of four3 $41,800 median family income in Indianapolis4 For 50% of families, child care costs 21% or more of their annual income Annual cost of full-time early childhood care and education2
- 23. The supply side of early childhood education is large and complex Early childhood education is provided in Marion County by a network of nearly 800 licensed centers, licensed homes, and registered ministries, with total capacity of approximately 37,500. Only 15% of providers are considered to be high quality, indicated by Level 3 or higher on Paths to QUALITY™, Indiana’s quality rating and improvement system for child care. 1 Carefinder Indiana. Indiana Bureau of Child Care. https://secure.in.gov/apps/fssa/carefinder/showSearchResults.html 2 Child Care Licensing Report. Indiana Bureau of Child Care. http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/MonthlyYTDReport.pdf * Ministry Capacity - recommended capacity according to square footage Level 4 5% Level 3 10% Level 2 5% Level 1 35% not enrolled 45% Paths to QUALITY™ ratings of early education providers in Marion County
- 24. Expanding early childhood education in Indianapolis OEI will execute against the Mayor’s vision by increasing the supply of high quality providers, supporting families in understanding the landscape, and advocating for increased preschool funding. We intend to do this in the following three ways in 2014. Pilot the Indianapolis GreatSchools Pre-K Chooser Support the State’s $2 M Early Education Matching Grant opportunity Provide matching funds for the Governor’s Pre-K pilot initiative Engage in an economic impact study of early childhood investment Early Childhood Education K – 12 Quality Options Workforce Development Quantify the economic benefits of early childhood education Provide simple, easy-to-navigate information to parents and families Increase the supply of high-quality, affordable programs
- 25. Agenda: K – 12 School Quality Landscape Analysis Our Strategic Priorities Early Childhood Education K – 12 School Quality Workforce Development
- 26. Charter schools continue to be a tool for innovation Since taking office, Mayor Ballard has increased the number of Mayor-sponsored schools by 150% *Data for future years are projected 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 3 5 9 12 16 14 17 19 25 23 26 35 42 47 51 54 56 Schools Indianapolis Charter Schools by Authorizer* Mayor Ball State Indiana Charter School Board
- 27. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% A B C D F 35% 29% 24% 12% 22% 18% 22% 19% 18% 15% 12% 14% 25% 34% Percent of schools Letter grade 2013 State Accountability Results Mayor Marion County IPS Sustained results through rapid growth Despite substantial growth in quantity of schools and enrollment, Mayor-sponsored charter schools outperform IPS and other Marion County schools with similar demographics.
- 28. Creating neighborhoods of educational opportunity Vision Academy and 16 Tech
- 29. Vision Academy Challenge Foundation Academy Results 20121 Vision Academy Application type Replication Proposed location Near Westside (Riverside) Proposed operator Challenge Fdn. Academy Proposed grade levels K – 8 Representative Charlie Schlegel Proposed enrollment 576 CFA ISTEP+ Combined Scores2 1 Indiana Department of Education 2012 2 et al. Vision Academy, a replication of Challenge Foundation Academy, strives to provide a college preparatory education through a rigorous, literacy-based, content-rich program that ensures our scholars are prepared to succeed on their path to college with the vision they create for their future. 0 20 40 60 80 100 ELA Math 80% 79% 79% 81% 61% 64% CFA Indiana IPS 0 20 40 60 80 2009 2010 2011 2012 38% 53% 58% 67%
- 30. Vision Academy and 16 Tech The 16 Tech site represents our holistic vision to redevelop neighborhoods utilizing schools as a community anchor. Vision Academy will build a brand new school along with additional economic development and housing investments from the city. New K – 8 School New Parking Lot Redevelopment of mixed income housing at Bush Stadium Development of a business park Improved soccer fields
- 31. Creating neighborhoods of educational opportunity Christel House Academy II and Central State
- 32. Christel House Academy Christel House Academy will provide students with the academic proficiency necessary for higher education and prepare them to be self-sufficient, contributing members of society. Christel House Academy Results 20121 Christel House Academy Application type Replication Proposed location Central Greens Proposed operator Christel House Academies Proposed grade levels K – 2 (year 1); K-12 capacity Representative Carey Dahncke Proposed enrollment 576 CHA ISTEP+ Combined Scores2 0 20 40 60 80 100 ELA Math 82% 87% 79% 81% 61% 64% CFA Indiana IPS 0 20 40 60 80 2009 2010 2011 2012 38 53 58 67%
- 33. Christel House Academy and Central State $8M in federal, state and local investments in economic development and infrastructure will yield $52M in private and non-profit development while dramatically increasing access to a high-quality education. New K – 12 and DORS Business development Mixed income housing redevelopment New community track and field
- 34. Indianapolis will be a model for what is possible in urban education – a city where all students in every neighborhood have access to a high-quality education. Our current landscape demonstrates the need for change. is a model for what is possible in urban education – a city where all students in every neighborhood have access to a high-quality education. Our vision for education in Indianapolis School Performance B A *The Shared Challenge of Quality Schools: A place-based analysis of school performance in Indianapolis. Available: http://iff.org/resources/content/2/8/documents/INDreport.pdf
- 35. Agenda: Workforce Development Landscape Analysis Our Strategic Priorities Early Childhood Education K – 12 School Quality Workforce Development
- 36. Given the current demand of jobs, Indiana residents do not have the skills necessary to fill open positions in the middle skill sector. Indiana’s Job Misalignment by Skill Type1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Low Skill Middle Skill High Skill 24% 47% 29% 20% 54% 27% Jobs Workers There are not enough middle skill workers to fill middle skill jobs There are more low skilled workers than jobs available Our high skilled workers have degrees that do not translate to jobs This inefficiency negatively impacts the health and well-being of our city The supply of talent does not match demand from employers 1 Indiana’s Forgotten Middle Skill Jobs: Meeting the Demands of a 21st Century Economy. Skills2Compete
- 37. Central Indiana Education Attainment as a Percentage of Population 25 and older: 20111 Total Population 25 and Older 1,129,156 - Less than 9th Grade 3.5% - 9th to 12th, No Diploma 8.4% High School Grade (including GED) 29.8% Some College, No Degree 20.4% Associate Degree 7.2% Bachelor’s Degree 20.4% Graduate, Professional or Doctorate 10.4% At this rate, our talent supply will be unable to support local industries Indianapolis has the lowest graduation rate in the State2 6th largest population of citizens who have never participated in Higher Education3 Only 20% of the population has a bachelor’s degree1 1American Community Survey, 5 Year Estimates. US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2Supporting our Wealth Driving Sectors: The Supply of Technical Talent in Central Indiana. Hire Up Indy 3 Return on Investment Analysis of a Selected Set of Workforce System Programs in Indiana. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Workers are not attaining the level of education necessary to pursue middle and high skill jobs. Given the demand for those jobs, there will continue to be a shortage. We are not preparing an adequate number of workers to fill job openings in our community
- 38. What’s causing the misalignment between supply and demand? Key factors driving the misalignment between supply and demand The intersection of rapidly changing technology, changes in K-12 education, and the mismatch between employees and employers has led to the current employment and growth issues. Professional development inadequately prepares educators Capital costs linked to effective instruction are high Both the necessary skills and tools are ever changing There aren’t formalized structures for meaningful partnerships between K-12 and higher education, higher education and employers, and K-12 and employers There is a misalignment between incentives and programming Funding for programs isn’t tied to high wage, high demand careers Technological advances outpace the supply of proficient workers The knowledge requirements are increasing in complexity Rapidly changing economy K-12 education has been unable to adapt The lack of communication and alignment
- 39. Indianapolis Polytechnic will develop skilled employees in high demand areas by seamlessly transitioning students from high school and postsecondary education to high wage careers. Indianapolis Polytechnic is a unique model that blurs the lines between high school, college, and a career College 13-14 Career Industry Certification High School 2 Years of College Credit Career Associate’s Degree Degree High School Diploma 9-12
- 40. City of Indianapolis VEX Robotics Championship The City of Indianapolis VEX Robotics Championship was created by Mayor Greg Ballard thanks to partnerships with Roche Diagnostics, TechPoint Foundation for Youth, the Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation, VEX Robotics, Project Lead the Way, Ivy Tech Community College and our school district partners to develop a sustainable model to ensure individual school robotics programs succeed and grow for years to come. Rationale for the Indy Championship The Mayor believes education is a critical factor in the lives of children and the health of our neighborhoods and city Robotics augments classroom opportunities to develop Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills for students Robotics improves workforce preparation for the job growth in STEM pathways (expected to triple by 2018) Robotics events teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and problem solving all while having FUN! Franklin Central IndyVRC 2013 Excellence Winners
- 41. Appendix
- 42. Poverty is spreading outside our urban core A qualified census tract includes areas where at least 50% of households make less than 60% of the area median gross income or have a poverty rate of at least 25%. Indianapolis Marion County Qualified Census Tracts