Posted on 01/31/22 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (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 a foundational public service that families depend on. Every day, school administrators in Ohio are making tough decisions about whether to close their doors and for how long. Surging omicron cases and an unprecedented teacher shortage are forcing administrators to be substitute teachers, and spreading staff members across multiple roles. Bus mechanics are driving kids to school. Bus drivers fill in as security guards. Teachers... read more
Posted on 11/22/21 by Tanisha Pruitt, PhD (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
Posted on 06/03/21 by Caitlin Johnson (she/her) in Education & Training
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Ohio policymakers must fix the way our state funds public education and ensure every student can attend fully and fairly funded public schools.
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The Fair Funding Plan will strengthen all our communities,... read more
Posted on 03/02/21 by Piet van Lier (he/him) 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 (he/him) 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
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 (he/him) 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