World-class education for every child

Empowering students, educators, and communities in Indianapolis and beyond

1800+ new teachers
50+ schools launched
83% fellows of color
$186M+ for public schools

The Mind Trust invests in public education to transform lives in Indianapolis, across Indiana, and beyond. We work toward a day when race and income are no longer predictors of life outcomes.

Our non-partisan goal is clear:
Ensuring children in Indianapolis and in communities across the country have access to an excellent education, in pursuit of a day when race and income are no longer predictors of life outcomes.

We believe

  • Our education system has never effectively served Black, Latino, or low-income students.
  • All children can excel with great teachers and school leaders who are empowered with the autonomy to innovate and make decisions at the school and classroom levels.
  • Neighborhoods and communities most impacted by educational inequity must be the ones to drive systemic changes in our educational system.