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.
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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.
Endorsements include state school board, House, Senate
OFT has endorsed candidates who support high quality public education and public services that make our families and communities strong. FInd out who is endorsed in your area.
TV Ad Promotes Opportunities to Improve Education in Ohio
A new TV ad seeks to join educators, parents and community members in pushing state decision makers to make significant improvements in education in Ohio.
Belmont College faculty vote to form union
Faculty members at Belmont College voted overwhelmingly to form a union affiliated with the Ohio Federation of Teachers. In a count announced today by the Ohio State Employment Relations Board, 90 percent of faculty members supported the union in a vote of 28-3.
Three Cleveland Charter Schools Sign Historic First Contract
Contract creates Labor-Management Committee, guarantees planning time, rewards experienced teachers.