Claire Fiddian-Green

The benefits of a healthier Indiana would include longer average life expectancy, a larger tax-paying population, lower healthcare costs, and a more productive workforce.

Without hope for their future, why would someone feel invested in our country and its foundational values?

The obvious place to target interventions for young people is K-12 schools, where almost all children and teenagers spend most of their time.

Indiana’s current FAFSA completion rate is 32.5%, which ranks 35th nationally.

He believed big impact often comes from multiple, seemingly small or mundane actions taken over the course of many years.

Science and math proficiency are critical to a student’s future success in the workforce.

A 2018 report found a $2 increase in the price of cigarettes would prevent an estimated 58,100 Hoosier youth from becoming adult smokers.

Instead of being known principally for sports, the Indy region could broaden its appeal to millennials by also becoming recognized for a vibrant arts and culture scene.

Two of the most concerning categories of students are Indiana’s Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

We must … take decisive actions to remove the barriers that prevent too many people from achieving the American dream.

Nearly 2,800 Hoosiers lost their lives due to an overdose in 2021, equivalent to the population of Indiana towns such as Loogootee, LaGrange and Winamac.

Our top two priorities should be strengthening Indiana’s teacher preparation programs and enrolling more high school graduates in post-secondary education.

As we think about maximizing the reach of telehealth to serve at-risk populations, growing access to broadband internet must be a key priority.

We also must ensure that those who need immediate help can receive it without facing stigma.

“Among U.S. high school senior boys, 26% planned to enter STEM careers compared with 13% of girls.”

While all Indiana GPS indicators are important, two of the most critical are early literacy and median income.