Indiana State Teachers Association endorses Jennifer McCormick for governor

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick has accepted an endorsement from the Indiana State Teachers Association in her bid for governor.

McCormick, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, gave the following statement on the endorsement:

“As an educator and the last elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I am honored to receive the endorsement of Indiana’s largest teachers’ union, the Indiana State Teachers Association. The support and confidence shown by this endorsement is humbling. This endorsement is a symbol of unity in advocacy, the power of inclusive and collaborative bipartisan leadership, and an unwavering commitment to empowering all Indiana teachers and students. Together, we will strive for excellence in education pushing back against attacks on teachers and public education and working to advance good educational policies while respecting teachers,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Hoosiers deserve a governor who will champion for kids, prioritize education, and recognize the vital role of our teachers. The future of Indiana’s economy and workforce, the health of our communities, and the opportunities afforded to our kids are at stake. Together we can build a future where every voice is heard, every person is valued, and every opportunity is within reach.”

In a press release on the endorsement, McCormick said she fought to take politics out of the classroom as state superintendent and to ensure all students had access to the best possible education. But, she said, “the supermajority extremists in our statehouse continue to focus on issues that don’t help educators, students, or their families.”

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