Protect Honesty in Education

 

REAL TALK Presents PROTECT HONESTY IN EDUCATION The Impact of Partisan Politics on Ohio Education Wednesday, December 15, 2021 -- 7 pm 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 www.RealTalkLWV.org

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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 are weaponizing education, race, and identity in an attempt to erode trust and confidence in Ohio public education. This assault on public education has manifested in harmful legislation to censor education around racism and sexism, political pressure to dismantle 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 HERE 

FEATURING Opening Speaker Laura Kohler, Former President, State Board of Education Kayla Blake, Student Leader, 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 Liz Kirby, Superintendent, Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Moderated By Jenny Hamel, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media 

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REAL TALK is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion program that examines the inequities and disparities within education, public health, criminal justice, employment, housing, and democracy. The program features experts, practitioners, and community leaders who drive meaningful change, and provides Ohioans with resources to TAKE ACTION. REAL TALK is a collaboration amongst four Leagues of Women Voters in Northeast Ohio (Akron Area, Greater Cleveland, Hudson, Kent), in strong partnership with the Akron NAACP, The Freedom BLOC, Ideastream Public Media, and WKSU.

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