Local teachers’ unions call on AG Rokita to take down “Eyes On Education” portal

Teachers’ union leaders from 6 area school districts, including the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association President Abby Taylor, are calling on Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to “take down the ‘Eyes on Education’ portal immediately.”

Rokita claims Eyes on Education aims to stop “objectionable curricula, policies, or programs affecting children.”  It features a submission form where people can report school material that they believe violates Indiana law.

Union leaders from HSE, Noblesville, Westfield, Hamilton Heights, Mount Vernon and Frankfort all signed the letter.  They argue the portal is filled with posts that have no verification or context.  They also say the portal is a violation of teachers’ right to privacy.

The letter calls on Governor Eric Holcomb and the General Assembly to “denounce this attack on public education.”

Below is the full text of the letter, posted on social media Sunday.