John,

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week ––  a chance for us to recognize and celebrate the thousands of Hoosier educators who do so much for our students and our communities!

We can’t thank teachers enough for all their hard work and dedication, especially during this past year filled with challenges unlike any we’ve ever faced.

But education is more than just essential.

It’s the MOST significant investment we can make in our future, and that’s why Governor Holcomb is investing in education at a record high level in Indiana’s new  budget.

When it comes to education in the 2021 legislative session Governor Holcomb:

• Added $1.9 billion in NEW money to K-12 education
• Fully funded K-12 public schools
• Expanded the nation’s best school choice program, covering 48,000 Hoosier students
• Increased K-12 tuition support by $1.03 billion
• Required schools to direct 45% of tuition support to teacher pay
• Recommended all new teacher salaries start at $40,000 

In the words of Governor Holcomb, these historic pay raises for teachers and K-12 funding boosts for schools are “game changers.” 

The positive impacts from these investments will be felt decades down the road in the form of a more skilled workforce, a stronger economy, and a brighter future for all Hoosiers.

John, before you go, will you join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by adding your name to thank Hoosier teachers for all they do for our students?

Thank you,

-Holcomb Crew