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 music or create a graphic, students work together, build the self-discipline required to master new skills, and have a space to express themselves creatively. The arts also prepare students to thrive in an economy that is driven by innovation and creativity. Students who have experiences with the arts in schools have better academic outcomes, are more civically engaged, and have stronger attendance. Economically disadvantaged... 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
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
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