Posted on 11/22/21 by Tanisha Pruitt in Education & Training
The pandemic took a toll on Americans of all walks of life, especially schoolchildren and educators. Throughout the pandemic, parents, teachers and children navigated school closures, hybrid learning and constantly evolving safety protocols. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed by President Biden in March dedicates $122 billion to support primary and secondary education, so schools can address learning loss, retool for new safety requirements and improve technology. Districts across Ohio will receive disbursements of the state’s $4.4 billion in ARP funds for K-12 schools, which they must spend by September 2024. The United States Department of Education makes clear that... read more
Posted on 09/28/21 by Tanisha Pruitt in Basic Needs + Unemployment Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic recession proved that government can be the most effective tool in making sure all people are cared for, no matter their race or what’s in their bank account. With the economic loss... read more
Posted on 09/16/21 by Tanisha Pruitt in Revenue & Budget
For years, almost no one was happy about how the state of Ohio funded public schools. The system pitted cities against each other and private and charter schools against public schools. We were living in... read more
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