‘Relationships matter’: To help School 14 improve, its leaders target what Indy families need
In the front office Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14 — home of the Hornets — a photo mural of dozens of community partners shows the “swarm of support” the school enjoys. In the hallway, Assistant Principal Melissa Rowe stops…
Relationships play a crucial role in the transformation of School 14, a struggling Indianapolis Public School previously among the lowest-performing in the district. The school's leaders have targeted the community's needs by partnering with local organizations and providing personalized learning, mental health support, and strong compassion for students and families.
This approach has shown some promising results, particularly in the area of reading, where students have made progress. However, the school still faces significant challenges in achieving its academic goals, as evidenced by its recent ILEARN test scores. The school's emphasis on relationships has been a key factor in its success so far, and the hope is that these supportive connections will continue to benefit students as they transition into adulthood.
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