A Wonderful Place to Live
As the 12th largest city in the nation and the capital of Indiana, the Circle City is the center of America’s heartland. More than 65% of the U.S. population lives within a 700 mile radius of Indianapolis. More interstates converge in Indianapolis than in any other city in the U.S., which makes it one of America’s most accessible cities, aptly named the “Crossroads of America.” Indianapolis is the hometown of people as diverse as late night talk show host David Letterman, basketball star Oscar Robertson, President Benjamin Harrison, and acclaimed writer Kurt Vonnegut.
Indianapolis’ tremendous growth as a business center and its reputation as an amateur sports capital have caught the attention of cities all across the nation. While embracing its success, Indianapolis has stayed true to its character. The Hoosier capital consistently ranks as one of the cleanest and safest cities in the nation, and its cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average.
Indianapolis is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small town charm. Its reputation and hospitality make it a successful destination for travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 20 million visitors a year. From the one-of-a-kind NCAA Hall of Champions Museum, to the downtown Canal Path; from swanky Massachusetts Avenue to quiet Eagle Creek Park; from Conseco Fieldhouse and the Indiana Pacers to one of the largest children’s museums in the nation, this is a city bursting with energy.
Indianapolis’ youngest citizens need outstanding professionals and recent college graduates in their classrooms. These children deserve the best education possible, and Indianapolis Public Schools and Indianapolis charters are working hard to provide that for them. Indianapolis Teaching Fellows will be new faces in the classroom – making an impact in the daily lives of students in Indianapolis Public Schools. We are committed to closing the achievement gap in this community and believe that our Fellows are an essential part of that movement.
For more information about living in Indianapolis, please visit the following websites:
Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
