Posted on 09/12/24 by Elena Reim (she/her) in Education & Training
By Elena Reim, Upper Arlington HS Class of 2021 I attended Upper Arlington's public schools for 13 years beginning in kindergarten, following my older brother and leaving a trail of younger siblings, the last of whom will graduate in 2028. Our family moved to UA primarily for the school system. The district offers fully funded music and arts education, global language programs starting in middle school, special education support, and rigorous academics. My siblings and I are lucky to have such great schools. But when it comes to public education, luck should not be a factor. Every student — regardless of... 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 06/09/23 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 02/13/23 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (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, 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
Posted on 08/30/22 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (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 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... read more
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