RISE INDY
EducationIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
RISE INDY is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization focused on education justice and student outcomes. The group aims to improve public education through community engagement, advocacy, and organizing, working with those most affected by systemic neglect to educate policymakers and mobilize local voices for resources and policies that affect urban schooling. Its work centers on ensuring equitable access to graduation-ready education and fostering a participatory, locally driven approach to decision-making within the education system. Operating in the education industry, RISE INDY positions itself as a local advocacy and community-organizing entity that connects families, policymakers, and educators to address opportunity gaps. Based in Indianapolis, the organization emphasizes listening to those closest to students and pursuing actions that align with community needs. Recent activity highlights partnerships and programs, including collaborations with Marian University and a focus on literacy-related initiatives and leadership development through programs like Circle City Leaders.