Posted on 08/09/22 by Teagan Hughes in Education & Training
ReImagine Appalachia is a coalition of policy, labor, environmental and racial equity groups working toward recovery and prosperity for Ohio River Valley communities, co-directed by Policy Matters Ohio Senior Researcher Amanda Woodrum. The ReImagine blueprint of policy solutions has been endorsed by over 120 organizations working in Appalachia, including Policy Matters Ohio. As part of our shared economic and workforce development agenda, ReImagine advocates the expansion of union apprenticeship programs as an accessible pathway to family-sustaining jobs. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) sent transformational federal funds to Appalachia and across the nation, especially for green infrastructure that will slow climate... read more
Posted on 05/04/22 by Tanisha Pruitt 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 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 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 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
Posted on 06/03/21 by Caitlin Johnson in Education & Training
// Ohio policymakers must fix the way our state funds public education and ensure every student can attend fully and fairly funded public schools. SIGN THE PETITION The Fair Funding Plan will strengthen all our communities,... read more
Posted on 03/02/21 by Piet van Lier in Education & Training
Piet van Lier, Policy Matters Ohio | Julie Szeltner, College Now Greater Cleveland As the debate about education debt forgiveness continues, those of us who still owe student loans have to figure out how to pay... read more
Posted on 01/19/21 by Piet van Lier in Education & Training
Piet van Lier, Policy Matters Ohio | Julie Szeltner, College Now Greater Cleveland Every Ohioan deserves the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams. For some that may mean a two- or four-year degree once they’re done... read more
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