The latest from Ohio: parents and educators take a stand against the destruction of their public schools:
“Ohio now has Public Education Partners – a new 401(c)3 that aims to act as an “umbrella” advocacy group that unites all the many grassroots parent/teacher/community groups in Ohio that are fighting corporate “reform,” including charters. We don’t have the money that Lager, Brennan, et al have, but we do have the power of our voices & our votes. Our Board includes current & retired teachers, local school board members, and such notables as Bill Phillis – executive director of Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy in Public Education Funding (Diane has posted his blog entries several times), among others.
“Our inaugural “Summit” is being held on 10/17 in Dublin, OH. Stephen Dyer of Innovation Ohio is our keynote – he has been relentless in writing about charter abuses. We will be having breakout sessions on Youngstown, Charters, Opt Outs, Parent Advocacy groups, etc. Tom Dunn, Superintendent of Miami County ESC is rounding out the day by helping us “connect the dots” and determine the next steps in our fight. It should be a great networking opportunity for those in Ohio who truly want to save our public schools. Cost is a modest $15 which includes lunch. Message me through this site if you would like registration information – I would love to meet you Chiara, Deb, drakestraw and other Ohio frequent commenters!! “
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Please send me registration information regarding the summit on October 17th. Thank You, Dan Mumma
Dan Mumma
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Dan,
Please contact Maureen Reedy. Use the posted info.
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Here is the info again:
This pro-public education event will be on Saturday, October 17th from 9:30am-2:30pm at John Sells Middle School, 150 W. Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017.
Open to all, but space is limited. Registration costs $15 and includes lunch.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-education-matters-tickets-18465904016?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_buttonInline image 1
The format will include a keynote presentation by Innovation Ohio’s education policy fellow Stephen Dyer, choices for two breakout sessions, and closing remarks by Ohio school superintendent Tom Dunn.
Box lunches will be provided.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout sessions will run twice, and registrants choose one before lunch and one after lunch.
• Parents’ Rights – Legislative Options for Testing
• How to Organize a Community Event – Engaging the Public
• BATs – Efforts for Positive Change in Education
• Speak Up! Speak Out – Building Coalitions of Public Ed Activists
• Parent Power – Advocating for Your Public Schools
• Know Your Charter – Understanding How Charter Schools Work
• The Youngstown Plan – It Could Happen to You!
SCHEDULE
• 9:30 – 10:00am: Registration
• 10:00 – 11:00am: Introduction and Keynote with Stephen Dyer
• 11:10 – Noon: Breakout Session I
• 12:00 – 1:00pm: Lunch and Networking
• 1:00 – 1:50pm: Breakout Session II
• 2:00 – 2:30pm: “Connecting the Dots” with Tom Dunn
Please share the news about this upcoming event with others who also believe that PUBLIC EDUCATION MATTERS.
Hope to see you on October 17th!
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Glad I don’t teach in Ohio anymore. Ohio has gone nuts re: charters.
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Unfortunately Ohio has gone nuts over more than just charters. Our Governor and General Assembly have bought the whole “reform” package. We have too much high stakes testing, teacher Evals tied to testing, school takeovers, defunding public schools, ending mandates to teach art, music, PE, etc.,etc. I have taught for 27 years and it sadly does not even feel like the same profession on many days.
I hope we have a good turnout on the 17th. I am hopeful that the event will bring together many individuals and groups who are fighting for our kids, schools and communities. Thank you Diane for your never ending support of public education!!
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