Posted on 05/11/23 by Tanisha Pruitt (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 continuing attacks on educators from the statehouse, teachers across Ohio are exhausted, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Due to widespread staff shortages, they are doing more with less, acting as counselors, nurses, and support for their students.[1] They continue to grapple with the effects of virtual teaching and declining mental health. Now more than ever our educators are underpaid and burned out — and they need... read more
Posted on 02/13/23 by Tanisha Pruitt (she/her) in Education & Training
[image:1] 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 (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
Posted on 08/30/22 by Tanisha Pruitt (she/her) in Education & Training
Educators and students are returning to Columbus City Schools (CCS) this week with renewed spirits and a new sense of hope that they will get the building conditions and support that they need and deserve. It’s... read more
Posted on 05/04/22 by Tanisha Pruitt (she/her) in Education & Training
Every day in schools, students learn to read, write, multiply and divide. These skills are fundamental and necessary for children’s future success. Arts education allows students to develop in other ways. By learning how to... read more
Posted on 03/16/22 by Tanisha Pruitt (she/her) in Education & Training
Cleveland charter school uses public dollars to fight union drive Teachers at Menlo Park Academy come to work every day to shape the minds and inspire the dreams of young Clevelanders. They are in the middle... read more
Posted on 01/31/22 by Tanisha Pruitt (she/her) in Education & Training
School is a place where childhood happens. It’s not only where children learn basic skills, but where they're challenged and inspired. COVID-19 and the state’s legacy of inadequate and inequitable funding has upended school as... read more
Posted on 11/22/21 by Tanisha Pruitt (she/her) 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... read more
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