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PROTECT HONESTY IN EDUCATION

​The Impact of Partisan Politics on Ohio Education

​Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -- 7pm ET
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HOSTED BY REAL TALK In Partnership With Ideastream Public Media, Honesty For Ohio Education, Ohio Poverty Law Center, Cleveland Heights - University Heights City School District, Akron NAACP, The Freedom BLOC
Moderated by Jenny Hamel, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media

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FEATURING

Opening Speakers:

Laura Kohler, Former President, State Board of Education 
Kayla Blake, Student Advocate, SPEAK Coalition


Panelists:
Tim Johnson, Policy Advocate, Ohio Poverty Law Center
Meryl Johnson, District 11, State Board of Education

Dr. Antoinette Miranda, District 6, State Board of Education
Michelle Newman, District 9, State Board of Education
Elizabeth Kirby, Superintendent, Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District 

Join us for an in-depth discussion about the importance of protecting Honesty in Education  and the impact partisan politics is having on Ohio education at the Statehouse, State Board of Education, and local school districts.

The forum will examine how state leaders have weaponized education, race, and identity in an attempt to erode trust and confidence in Ohio public education, and ultimately harm students. This strategic assault on public education has manifested in harmful legislation to censor education around racism and sexism, political pressure to repeal anti-racism and equity frameworks, and concerted efforts to eliminate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in local school districts.

Panelists will address three specific threats facing Honesty in Education in Ohio:
  • Statehouse - House Bills 322 & 327
  • State Board of Education - Politicization of the Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity, safeguarding the Each Child Our Future Strategic Plan, and ensuring a fair and transparent State Superintendent search
  • Local School Districts - Opposition to DEI initiatives and student-centered learning, including culturally responsive teaching and social-emotional learning

Learn more about these issues and how you can get involved at HERE



​OPENING SPEAKER
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Laura Kohler
Former President
State Board of Education
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Kayla Blake
Student Advocate
SPEAK Coalition
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​PANEL
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Tim Johnson
Policy Advocate
Ohio Poverty Law Center
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Meryl Johnson
District 11
State Board of Education
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Dr. Antoinette Miranda
District 6
State Board of Education
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Michelle Newman
District 9
State Board of Education
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Elizabeth Kirby
Superintendent
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
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MODERATOR
Jenny Hamel
Education Reporter
Ideastream Public Media

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​With Special Thanks to Our Partners and Program Contributors:
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