Posted on 09/27/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Democracy & Government
Hispanic and Latino Ohioans help shape the social and cultural fabric of their communities and contribute to economic development. The latest census data show that there are more than 16,000 Hispanic-owned businesses across the state. Hispanic Ohioans currently make up 4.4% of the state population; they are one of the few groups coming into Ohio, a state that has seen declining overall population in recent years. Every Latino Ohioan deserves the resources and tools they need to thrive.
That is where the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission comes in. The Commission advises the state government on how to best serve and connect... read more
Posted on 07/29/24 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
All Ohioans, no matter what they look like or how much money they have, deserve to go as far as their dreams and abilities take them. Access to higher education improves economic security and contributes... read more
Posted on 09/28/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
The pandemic took a toll on Americans from all walks of life, especially schoolchildren and educators. Throughout the pandemic, parents, children and teachers navigated school closures, hybrid learning and constantly evolving safety protocols. Coming out... read more
Posted on 06/19/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Health & Health Equity
This piece was corrected on June 20, 2023. The Senate budget leaves in place a provision that would increase pay for care workers.
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Juneteenth, often celebrated on June 19th, commemorates... read more
Posted on 06/09/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
Regardless of race, neighborhood, or how much money is in their parents’ bank account, every child should be able to attend an excellent school that has everything they need to learn and grow. Every dollar... read more
Posted on 05/11/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Revenue & Budget
Every day educators prepare lesson plans, gather resources, build relationships with and nurture Ohio’s kids, so our collective future is brighter and better than the present. But coming out of the pandemic and because of... read more
Posted on 02/13/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
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Bringing the community back to schools
Last year, teachers, parents, students and other community advocates showed what they can do when they come together in solidarity. Due to years of underfunding and disinvestment, Columbus City Schools... read more
Posted on 09/21/22 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (she/her) in Education & Training
Cynthia Peeples believes that every child in Ohio, regardless of how they look, identify or where they live, deserves a quality education that doesn’t shy away from the hard truths about our history, and teaches... read more