Honesty for Ohio Education
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We are a nonpartisan, statewide coalition of 70+ organizations and thousands of parents, students, and community members working to protect honest and inclusive education in Ohio's schools. linktr.ee/h4oe
❄️ Educators, stay in the loop! ❄️
Join us Thursday, December 11, for a virtual legislative update on the latest education policy developments at the Statehouse.
Learn what’s happening, what’s coming next, and how it impacts your classrooms and communities.
🗓️ Dec. 11 at 4pm
🔗bit.ly/Update4Ed
Join us Thursday, December 11, for a virtual legislative update on the latest education policy developments at the Statehouse.
Learn what’s happening, what’s coming next, and how it impacts your classrooms and communities.
🗓️ Dec. 11 at 4pm
🔗bit.ly/Update4Ed
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
❄️ Educators, stay in the loop! ❄️
Join us Thursday, December 11, for a virtual legislative update on the latest education policy developments at the Statehouse.
Learn what’s happening, what’s coming next, and how it impacts your classrooms and communities.
🗓️ Dec. 11 at 4pm
🔗bit.ly/Update4Ed
Join us Thursday, December 11, for a virtual legislative update on the latest education policy developments at the Statehouse.
Learn what’s happening, what’s coming next, and how it impacts your classrooms and communities.
🗓️ Dec. 11 at 4pm
🔗bit.ly/Update4Ed
Financial literacy now required in 30 states, including Ohio, for high school graduation
A rise of financial education for high schoolers reflects growing concern across the country about young adults' preparedness for complex financial decisions.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/education/20...
A rise of financial education for high schoolers reflects growing concern across the country about young adults' preparedness for complex financial decisions.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/education/20...
Financial literacy now required in 30 states, including Ohio, for high school graduation
A rise of financial education for high schoolers reflects the growing concern across the country about young adults' preparedness for complex financial decisions.
www.cleveland.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Financial literacy now required in 30 states, including Ohio, for high school graduation
A rise of financial education for high schoolers reflects growing concern across the country about young adults' preparedness for complex financial decisions.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/education/20...
A rise of financial education for high schoolers reflects growing concern across the country about young adults' preparedness for complex financial decisions.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/education/20...
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
Opinion by Jan Resseger:
“It’s a moment to ask: what kind of nation are we building for the next generation?"
janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
“It’s a moment to ask: what kind of nation are we building for the next generation?"
janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
First Focus on Children’s Bruce Lesley Decries Trump’s Abandonment of Our Society’s Vulnerable Children
In a profound and important Thanksgiving reflection, the President of First Focus on Children, Bruce Lesley considers our society’s abandonment, in this Trump era, of the institutions that pr…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Opinion by Jan Resseger:
“It’s a moment to ask: what kind of nation are we building for the next generation?"
janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
“It’s a moment to ask: what kind of nation are we building for the next generation?"
janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/f...
House backs bill to block Chinese funding in schools
The CLASS Act, would prohibit K-12 public schools from accepting money from the Chinese government or contracting with entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...
The CLASS Act, would prohibit K-12 public schools from accepting money from the Chinese government or contracting with entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...
House backs Ohio Rep. Dave Joyce’s bill to block Chinese funding in schools
The CLASS Act, sponsored by Rep. Dave Joyce of Ohio, would prohibit K-12 public schools from accepting money from the Chinese government or contracting with entities tied to the Chinese Communist Part...
www.cleveland.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
House backs bill to block Chinese funding in schools
The CLASS Act, would prohibit K-12 public schools from accepting money from the Chinese government or contracting with entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...
The CLASS Act, would prohibit K-12 public schools from accepting money from the Chinese government or contracting with entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...
DeWine vetoes bill to allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work longer hours on school nights
by Karen Kasler
www.statenews.org/government-p...
by Karen Kasler
www.statenews.org/government-p...
DeWine vetoes bill to allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work longer hours on school nights
Republicans said it would help with staffing shortages in Ohio, but Democrats opposed the longer hours and said it wouldn’t do much to fill the most in-demand jobs.
www.statenews.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
DeWine vetoes bill to allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work longer hours on school nights
by Karen Kasler
www.statenews.org/government-p...
by Karen Kasler
www.statenews.org/government-p...
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
by Cory Turner
www.ideastream.org/2025-12-03/5...
by Cory Turner
www.ideastream.org/2025-12-03/5...
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
www.ideastream.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
by Cory Turner
www.ideastream.org/2025-12-03/5...
by Cory Turner
www.ideastream.org/2025-12-03/5...
The Columbus City school board voted to cut hundreds of jobs, district programs and close four buildings to patch a $50 million hole in its budget. However, the board did not vote to remove school bus transportation for high school students
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
Columbus school board votes to slash jobs, close schools to save $50M
The Columbus City school board voted to cut hundreds of jobs, district programs and close four buildings to patch a $50 million hole in its budget
www.dispatch.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Columbus City school board voted to cut hundreds of jobs, district programs and close four buildings to patch a $50 million hole in its budget. However, the board did not vote to remove school bus transportation for high school students
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
We cannot stand by as vouchers are systemically defunding our schools. Join organizers and campaign leaders from around the state in a casual Zoom environment to get the rundown on the Voucher Campaign.
📅 Monday, December 8th
🕰️ Two Sessions: Noon and 7pm
🔗 Register at bit.ly/OHvouchers101
📅 Monday, December 8th
🕰️ Two Sessions: Noon and 7pm
🔗 Register at bit.ly/OHvouchers101
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We cannot stand by as vouchers are systemically defunding our schools. Join organizers and campaign leaders from around the state in a casual Zoom environment to get the rundown on the Voucher Campaign.
📅 Monday, December 8th
🕰️ Two Sessions: Noon and 7pm
🔗 Register at bit.ly/OHvouchers101
📅 Monday, December 8th
🕰️ Two Sessions: Noon and 7pm
🔗 Register at bit.ly/OHvouchers101
COLUMBUS OH — Ohio Republican senators have passed a bill that would allow and put a display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. This is just one of the recent pieces of legislation that would add more Christianity to the education system.
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...
Ohio GOP to schools: Thou shalt add the Ten Commandments
Ohio Republican senators have passed a bill that would allow and put a display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
www.news5cleveland.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
COLUMBUS OH — Ohio Republican senators have passed a bill that would allow and put a display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. This is just one of the recent pieces of legislation that would add more Christianity to the education system.
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...
‘It changed my boys’ life’: These parents are fighting for one of Cleveland’s smallest schools
CMSD has proposed merging Louisa May Alcott with two other schools next year. These parents and teachers say that would be a mistake.
by Franziska Wild
signalcleveland.org/parents-figh...
CMSD has proposed merging Louisa May Alcott with two other schools next year. These parents and teachers say that would be a mistake.
by Franziska Wild
signalcleveland.org/parents-figh...
These parents are fighting for one of Cleveland's smallest schools
CMSD has proposed merging Louisa May Alcott with two other schools next year. These parents and teachers say that would be a mistake.
signalcleveland.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
‘It changed my boys’ life’: These parents are fighting for one of Cleveland’s smallest schools
CMSD has proposed merging Louisa May Alcott with two other schools next year. These parents and teachers say that would be a mistake.
by Franziska Wild
signalcleveland.org/parents-figh...
CMSD has proposed merging Louisa May Alcott with two other schools next year. These parents and teachers say that would be a mistake.
by Franziska Wild
signalcleveland.org/parents-figh...
LifeWise’s big red bus is driving thorny questions about church and state
by Linda Jacobson
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/l...
by Linda Jacobson
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/l...
LifeWise’s big red bus is driving thorny questions about church and state • Ohio Capital Journal
The $35 million, Ohio-based LifeWise Academy expects to serve close to 100,000 kids in 34 states this school year, spreading off-campus religious instruction during the school day. But tensions are gr...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
LifeWise’s big red bus is driving thorny questions about church and state
by Linda Jacobson
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/l...
by Linda Jacobson
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/l...
4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects
"Ultimately, the ‘why’ behind the four-day school week came down to staff recruitment and retention."
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/r...
"Ultimately, the ‘why’ behind the four-day school week came down to staff recruitment and retention."
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/r...
4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects • Ohio Capital Journal
Rural K-12 public schools have struggled to find teachers. Some now see a four-day week as a useful recruiting tool, also looking to curb student absences, which tend to spike on Mondays and Fridays.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects
"Ultimately, the ‘why’ behind the four-day school week came down to staff recruitment and retention."
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/r...
"Ultimately, the ‘why’ behind the four-day school week came down to staff recruitment and retention."
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/02/r...
TOLEDO OH — Toledo Public Schools is proceeding with its plan to temporarily close a majority of its Head Start and Early Head Start programs beginning on Monday, December 1 after continued delays in receiving its award notification for the upcoming federal funding cycle
www.wtol.com/article/news...
www.wtol.com/article/news...
Toledo Public Schools suspending 'Head Start' programs starting Monday
The district made the decision after continued delays in receiving the latest federal funding notification. The plan was initially announced on November 12.
www.wtol.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
TOLEDO OH — Toledo Public Schools is proceeding with its plan to temporarily close a majority of its Head Start and Early Head Start programs beginning on Monday, December 1 after continued delays in receiving its award notification for the upcoming federal funding cycle
www.wtol.com/article/news...
www.wtol.com/article/news...
Reposted by Honesty for Ohio Education
Say Yes Cleveland’s first report card highlights wins, challenges
Since the program launched in 2019, 713 Cleveland students have earned a college degree or certificate, though affordability and academic readiness issues remain.
by Amy Morona
signalcleveland.org/say-yes-clev...
Since the program launched in 2019, 713 Cleveland students have earned a college degree or certificate, though affordability and academic readiness issues remain.
by Amy Morona
signalcleveland.org/say-yes-clev...
Say Yes Cleveland’s first report card highlights wins, challenges
Since Say Yes Cleveland launched in 2019, 713 of the district's graduates have earned a college degree or certificate.
signalcleveland.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Say Yes Cleveland’s first report card highlights wins, challenges
Since the program launched in 2019, 713 Cleveland students have earned a college degree or certificate, though affordability and academic readiness issues remain.
by Amy Morona
signalcleveland.org/say-yes-clev...
Since the program launched in 2019, 713 Cleveland students have earned a college degree or certificate, though affordability and academic readiness issues remain.
by Amy Morona
signalcleveland.org/say-yes-clev...
Ohioans are still feeling the effects of federal cuts to SNAP and food banks
More than 517,000 children experienced food insecurity in Ohio in 2023. Of those, 72% met the income eligibility for federal food assistance programs like SNAP.
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/01/f...
More than 517,000 children experienced food insecurity in Ohio in 2023. Of those, 72% met the income eligibility for federal food assistance programs like SNAP.
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/01/f...
Food insecurity faces ripple effects of shutdown, SNAP pauses • Ohio Capital Journal
The Thanksgiving holiday is known to include tables full of food, but with Ohioans still feeling the effects of federal cuts to SNAP and food banks still bending under the weight of demand, for some t...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ohioans are still feeling the effects of federal cuts to SNAP and food banks
More than 517,000 children experienced food insecurity in Ohio in 2023. Of those, 72% met the income eligibility for federal food assistance programs like SNAP.
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/01/f...
More than 517,000 children experienced food insecurity in Ohio in 2023. Of those, 72% met the income eligibility for federal food assistance programs like SNAP.
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/01/f...
Opinion by Thomas Suddes
Ohio's so-called property tax reform is fried baloney
"All the legislature actually did was pass the buck, as usual, to voters, to raise more local money for schools by passing more property tax levies – or butcher local schools’ budgets."
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Ohio's so-called property tax reform is fried baloney
"All the legislature actually did was pass the buck, as usual, to voters, to raise more local money for schools by passing more property tax levies – or butcher local schools’ budgets."
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Ohio's so-called property tax reform is fried baloney | Opinion
Legislators sang the “Hallelujah” chorus. Ohioans who know better heard a dirge.
www.dispatch.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Opinion by Thomas Suddes
Ohio's so-called property tax reform is fried baloney
"All the legislature actually did was pass the buck, as usual, to voters, to raise more local money for schools by passing more property tax levies – or butcher local schools’ budgets."
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Ohio's so-called property tax reform is fried baloney
"All the legislature actually did was pass the buck, as usual, to voters, to raise more local money for schools by passing more property tax levies – or butcher local schools’ budgets."
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
🌟 Are you a new or current school board member looking for a supportive community of people that get it? Join us on Wednesday for our School Board Alliance Orientation! 🌟
Register for this virtual event ▶️ bit.ly/New2SBA
Register for this virtual event ▶️ bit.ly/New2SBA
November 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🌟 Are you a new or current school board member looking for a supportive community of people that get it? Join us on Wednesday for our School Board Alliance Orientation! 🌟
Register for this virtual event ▶️ bit.ly/New2SBA
Register for this virtual event ▶️ bit.ly/New2SBA
🌟 Join the Honesty for Ohio Ed Team! We are hiring two part-time rural organizers. Visit our website to learn more about these positions and apply. 🌟
💻 bit.ly/HonestyJobs
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November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌟 Join the Honesty for Ohio Ed Team! We are hiring two part-time rural organizers. Visit our website to learn more about these positions and apply. 🌟
💻 bit.ly/HonestyJobs
💻 bit.ly/HonestyJobs
SB 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act, is making us fall behind ❌️ichigan‼️
This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students out of Ohio
Tell your Ohio legislators to #RepealSB1
#OhioState #Ohio #gobucks #gobuckeyes
This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students out of Ohio
Tell your Ohio legislators to #RepealSB1
#OhioState #Ohio #gobucks #gobuckeyes
November 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
SB 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act, is making us fall behind ❌️ichigan‼️
This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students out of Ohio
Tell your Ohio legislators to #RepealSB1
#OhioState #Ohio #gobucks #gobuckeyes
This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students out of Ohio
Tell your Ohio legislators to #RepealSB1
#OhioState #Ohio #gobucks #gobuckeyes
The State Library of Ohio got some good news as a federal agency from which they receive grant money won a battle in federal court against an executive order from President Donald Trump.
The institute is the sole source of federal funding for libraries
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/28/f...
The institute is the sole source of federal funding for libraries
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/28/f...
Federal court decision spells win for State Library of Ohio, libraries nationwide • Ohio Capital Journal
The State Library of Ohio got some good news as a federal agency from which they receive grant money won a battle in federal court against an executive order from President Donald Trump.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The State Library of Ohio got some good news as a federal agency from which they receive grant money won a battle in federal court against an executive order from President Donald Trump.
The institute is the sole source of federal funding for libraries
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/28/f...
The institute is the sole source of federal funding for libraries
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/28/f...
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But the rights of children with disabilities are under threat! Take action to protect children with disabilities. Tell Congress to Keep Education Funds With the Education Department ➡️ bit.ly/Action4IDEA
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But the rights of children with disabilities are under threat! Take action to protect children with disabilities. Tell Congress to Keep Education Funds With the Education Department ➡️ bit.ly/Action4IDEA
Opinion
Parents are ready to fight gutting of special education support
I have a message for Sens. Moreno, Husted and all the members of Ohio’s congressional delegation: It’s time to stand up against these attacks on our children
by Jonathan Salazar
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Parents are ready to fight gutting of special education support
I have a message for Sens. Moreno, Husted and all the members of Ohio’s congressional delegation: It’s time to stand up against these attacks on our children
by Jonathan Salazar
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Parents are ready to fight gutting of special education support: Jonathan Salazar
Parents and children with successful Individualized Education Plans know how transformative they can be. The team at the Cleveland schools’ Louisa May Alcott School has been incredible for my two boys...
www.cleveland.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Opinion
Parents are ready to fight gutting of special education support
I have a message for Sens. Moreno, Husted and all the members of Ohio’s congressional delegation: It’s time to stand up against these attacks on our children
by Jonathan Salazar
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Parents are ready to fight gutting of special education support
I have a message for Sens. Moreno, Husted and all the members of Ohio’s congressional delegation: It’s time to stand up against these attacks on our children
by Jonathan Salazar
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Is Ohio really better than ❌ichigan? Not with SB 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act, in play.
We are falling behind, and the culprit is SB1. This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students outside of Ohio.
#RepealSB1 #OhioState
We are falling behind, and the culprit is SB1. This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students outside of Ohio.
#RepealSB1 #OhioState
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Is Ohio really better than ❌ichigan? Not with SB 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act, in play.
We are falling behind, and the culprit is SB1. This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students outside of Ohio.
#RepealSB1 #OhioState
We are falling behind, and the culprit is SB1. This outrageous law is actively driving prospective local, out-of-state, and international students outside of Ohio.
#RepealSB1 #OhioState
The Jonathan Alder Local Schools bond issue has passed by three votes. A recount certified the results after it appeared to fail on election night.
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
Jonathan Alder school levy survives recount after initially feared loss
The Jonathan Alder Local Schools bond issue passed by three votes after a recount certified the results after it appeared to fail on election night.
www.dispatch.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The Jonathan Alder Local Schools bond issue has passed by three votes. A recount certified the results after it appeared to fail on election night.
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...