About
Ohioans for Public Education
Ohioans United for Public Education is a citizen led organization fully committed to the values that form thriving communities through robust investments in public education. We are advocates for securing adequate funding for Ohio’s public schools guided by the firm belief that when our schools get the support they need, students receive the education that will give them a bright future because educators can give them the attention they deserve.
Our Values
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Keeping Public Resources in our Public Schools, where 90 percent of Ohio students attend: :Voucher programs take our public dollars and put them in unaccountable private schools. These programs force working families and everyday Ohioans to subsidize education for the very wealthy. It's wrong for families and unfair to students. We believe we should fully fund the things that make Ohio's public schools great, ensuring that our students, regardless of where they live, what they believe, or their economic status, have access to the programs and services that build curiosity and a love of learning.
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Quality Education for All:We believe a quality education is the cornerstone of every child’s future. To ensure students achieve their potential we passionately advocate for equitable funding which empowers Ohio’s public schools to attract and retain exceptional educators to enable small class sizes so students can receive individualized support and a well rounded curriculum.
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Access to Early Education Opportunities:Putting students on a path to a brighter tomorrow starts with engaging as soon as possible in a child’s education. We champion the expansion of Pre-K opportunities so students build the groundwork for lifelong learning and success.
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Safe Schools:Providing a health and safe environment for our students and educators is one of the most important jobs of parents, voters, and elected officials. We work across communities to highlight the needs and advocate for the resources our students and educators need to address their social and emotional wellbeing and ensure that they are able to learn and work in safe and supportive environments.
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Support for Students and Educators:We understand the challenges students and public schools face to provide the education students deserve. We stand with parents and voters to ensure students have the one-on-one support they need by addressing educator shortages. We emphasize the importance of comprehensive support services for both students and educators.
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A Great Education No Matter a Student’s ZIP Code:From the lake shore to the banks of the Ohio, and everywhere in between we believe every child, regardless of their race, background, or the ZIP code they live in, deserves access to an excellent public school education. We work towards a future where we seek to provide students with the tools to learn from the past, navigate the present, and prepare for a brighter future.
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Local Leadership:From school administrators to the classroom educators, to the bus drivers and support staff that ensure our schools are clean and safe, we elevate local leaders who tirelessly work to provide our children with a top-tier public school education.
We believe Public Education in Ohio Matters and that Great Public Schools are central to every community in Ohio. They shape the future of our state and embody our shared values. We strive to ensure our children receive the education they deserve so every community in Ohio can thrive.
We stand firm in our mission of providing a great education to every Ohio student. We stand-up to out-of-state special interests in Washington, DC and Columbus actively work to pit parents against educators and their schools simply to take power and push an anti-public school, pro-school voucher agenda.
We work with parents, educators, and community members to put our children’s future first by highlighting the work of local leaders who are investing in our students’ future and holding accountable individuals who are empowering an out of touch agenda by these special interests.