Thank you for joining us yesterday as we gathered to celebrate The Mind Trust CT’s vibrant community! We're glad so many of our friends could join us to celebrate the past two years of growth in Connecticut, and we hope you left feeling connected, celebrated, and empowered.

In September, Daniel Hicks, @ctnorthstar fellow with The Mind Trust & Danbury International Academy Charter School's founding principal, met with the Danbury community to share his vision for the school. Danbury International is planned to open in 2027, pending funding approval.

Last week, Kelz Hoop Champions of Literacy—an initiative of @Kelz_Hoop, AD1 Legacy & The Mind Trust—hosted @globalprepindy's third-grade Literacy Champions' & their families at a special Indiana Fever game experience. The event was a fantastic tribute to the students' dedication!

The 2026 ILEARN results for public schools within and near IPS boundaries show that 11 of the TOP 15 schools for Latino student proficiency are independent charter and innovation schools. Congrats to these schools for supporting excellent student outcomes! themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

Maria Matos, Chief Advocacy Officer at the Alliance for Connecticut Charter Schools, penned an op-ed for the @CTMirror, making the case that Connecticut's paraeducators are an untapped resource in addressing the state's teacher pipeline challenges: ctmirror.org/2026/09/23/the-…

“[The Emerging Leaders Fellowship] ... is an amazing opportunity for someone who knows that building their leadership skills is a priority for them.” —Juan Cahue, Director of Student Support Services, @VictoryCollPrep Learn more about fellowship: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

The 2026 ILEARN results for public schools within and near IPS boundaries show that 12 of the TOP 15 schools for Black student proficiency are independent charter and innovation schools. Congrats to these schools for supporting excellent student outcomes! themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

“One of the things I took away from my first year in the [Emerging Leaders] fellowship is I learned so much about myself, not only as a leader but as a person.” —Jasmin Walton, K-2 Assistant School Leader, Circle City Prep Learn more about the fellowship: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

Students at @AcademyMonarca say their school is shaping their way of life. Learn how this 6-9 innovation school on Indianapolis' west side celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and honors its students' culture year-round on Fox 59: fox59.com/video/highlighting…

📈 2026 ILEARN: Since 2021, Indy charters have achieved strong gains, including 2.5x+ math gains for Black students and 4x+ ELA gains for Black & Hispanic students at innovation charters compared to their peers at IPS direct-run schools. Read more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

⭐ 2026 ILEARN: Indianapolis independent charter schools outperform IPS direct-run schools and the Marion County average in math and ELA overall and for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students. Read more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

🎉 2026 ILEARN results are in! Indy independent & innovation charter schools are the highest-performing public school type in IPS boundaries for math & ELA. From 2025 to 2026, they made gains across all student groups, outpacing local averages. Read more: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

“Through the Emerging Leaders Fellowship ... I feel like I have really grown into my role and gained more confidence with my role." —Amanda Calkins, Network Instructional Coach, @AMAsocial7 Learn more about Amanda & cohort 3 of the fellowship in our blog: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

Reflecting on America's 250th anniversary, students at @KIPPIndy Legacy High School share their thoughts about what it means to be an American today, from political frustrations to aspirations for change. Read about them in @mirrorindy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-…

Applications are open for The Mind Trust's North Star Fellowship! This program offers exceptional leaders the support & resources needed to develop & launch public charter schools in Connecticut. Priority application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026. Learn more: themindtrust-the-mind-trust-…

“I can’t speak enough about how positive this [Emerging Leaders Fellowship] experience has been. … Everything has been so intentional.”—Alexander Stowers, K-8 Associate Principal, Christel House Academy South Learn more in our blog: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

This Saturday, 28 teachers and leaders from 23 Indianapolis schools attended IndyEd Leadership Network's first session of the year! Thanks to Beth Napleton of LevelEDUp Leadership for facilitating a dynamic and informative session focused on personal leadership.

“I can tell you I’ve learned something, whether big or small, from every single person I’ve encountered since I began this [Emerging Leaders] fellowship.”—Jasmin Walton, K-2 Assistant School Leader, Circle City Prep Learn about the fellowship in our blog: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

Congratulations to South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship fellow Jennifer Murray! Through the fellowship, Jennifer will found & launch New Promise STEAM Academy, an elementary school with a model that combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning: themindtrust.org/blog/2026/0…

⭐ Applications are open for The Mind Trust's North Star Fellowship! Receieve support to develop and launch a new public charter school in Connecticut. Support for CT charter application process, personalized coaching, travel, and more! Apply: themindtrust.org/north-star-…