"When we talk about the well-being of kids that means all of Indiana's kids, all Hoosier kids," she says. "It's in all of our best interest to make sure each and every child is getting the support they need to reach their full potential."
She goes on to define the collective action needed to address the challenges identified:
Silverman says it's not just up to educators and policymakers to make sure kids do well; community members can also make a difference.
"We can ask at our schools," she adds. "What are their inclusion policies? What are their equity policies? What are we doing for students in the margins? In addition, we need to be asking the Chamber of Commerce, we need to ask the City Councils, because the more we have these conversations, the greater the opportunities for change."
Well done!