No on Issue 2: Educators oppose Issue 2 over questionable claims
The Ohio Federation of Teachers opposes Issue 2 due to seemingly deceptive claims about prescription drug pricing. Vote no on issue 2.
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White supremacist terrorism exposed a dark turning point in America
The white supremacist terrorism in Charlottesville, Va., exposed a dark turning point in America. Read the statement by AFT President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson and Executive Vice President Mary Cathryn Ricker.
Teachers unionize at sixth Cleveland charter school
Educators at Ohio College Preparatory School join union colleagues at charters across the country as movement to win resources for kids grows
Stepstone charter school educators vote 'union yes'
Cleveland Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff officially recognized as union for educators at city’s Stepstone Academy.
Educators applaud state superintendent for hearing input, committing to fix ESSA plan
In response to stakeholder feedback, ODE is delaying submission of the ESSA plan until September in order to address the concerns that have been raised.
Gov. Kasich uses state budget to erase our children from top state priorities
K-12 funding is lowest percentage of state budget in 35 years
U.S. Senators put politics ahead of children by voting to confirm DeVos
Despite partisan differences, we are aghast that members of the U.S. Senate HELP Committee would vote for politics in the face of what is clearly the better interests of our children.
DeVos hearing makes it even more clear she is not qualified to be secretary of education
Yesterday's U.S. Senate committee hearing on the nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of education confirmed concerns that she is a poor choice to lead the education of our nation's children.
Call Governor Kasich and tell him to veto SB 329
Call Governor Kasich at 614-466-3555 and tell him to veto SB 329 to protect vital state services.
Walk-ins for Public Education join parents, community, educators in events across Ohio
Neighborhood schools near you will feature Walk-ins for Public Education Oct. 6 with parents, community members, educators and students joining to celebrate our schools. Events will highlight the opportunity to improve education through ESSA. Find an event near you.