PROTECT HONESTY IN EDUCATION
The Impact of Partisan Politics on Ohio Education
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -- 7pm ET
The Impact of Partisan Politics on Ohio Education
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -- 7pm ET
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
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
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
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With Special Thanks to Our Partners and Program Contributors:
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