UNCF partnership

Across the country, efforts to dramatically improve public education have led to student success. But to ensure these efforts are sustainable, it is critical that the parents and communities most impacted by education reform are invested in the changes.

To achieve this, The Mind Trust partnered with UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, to engage Indianapolis faith leaders, elected officials, educators, civic leaders and other key stakeholders in Community Conversations about the best ways to improve educational opportunities in Indianapolis.

UNCF also sponsors our Educational Tours that highlight high-performing public schools in Indianapolis. UNCF’s Vice President Sekou Biddle, who has worked in urban public education reform for almost two decades and served on the District of Columbia State Board of Education, helps facilitate these conversations. Indianapolis is one of four cities selected by UNCF as a focus for its community engagement work in K-12 education. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness.