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 with high school. For others, it could be a credential that opens the door to a better paying job. Higher education doesn’t only benefit those who graduate; better educated residents get better paying jobs and can better provide for their families. That strengthens all our communities and the state’s economy. But Ohio law erects a huge barrier for many who want to finish their education: A... read more
Posted on 12/01/20 by Wendy Patton in Education & Training
All Ohio families and students deserve a great school, no matter how much money they have or where they live. But today, Ohio students who live in communities where many people have low incomes attend... read more
Posted on 08/20/20 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Siyang Liu “College towns” are quintessentially American. As someone who lives in a college town myself, the phrase conjures up images of a quaint locale filled to the brim with vibrant bookstores, locally-sourced delights, and... read more
Posted on 02/25/20 by Piet van Lier in Education & Training
The ongoing debate between the Ohio House and Senate about the future of vouchers in our state has brought into sharp focus a critical aspect of the statewide general education voucher program known as EdChoice. Should... read more
Posted on 01/29/20 by Will Petrik in Education & Training
State policies that support affordable, high-quality child care are common sense. Child care can help set up kids for success in school and later in life. It gives parents with young children the opportunity to... read more
Posted on 01/09/20 by Piet van Lier in Education & Training
Public schools prepare Ohio children to be thoughtful, curious adults ready to meet future challenges. They build strong communities. But lawmakers have weakened Ohio’s public schools with the EdChoice program, which directs public dollars to... read more
Posted on 08/20/19 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Katie Burns One in eight Americans are food insecure, meaning they do not have reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food. Nearly one in seven Ohioans is food insecure. This could be a result of... read more
Posted on 07/22/19 by Intern Writer in Education & Training
By Nya Christian Public higher education prepares people for careers and helps them pursue their dreams. Because of legal racial segregation, African Americans were barred from attending higher education institutions until the middle of the 20th... read more
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