Ohio parents and other supporters of public schools–which enroll the vast majority of the state’s children–convened a conference and came away believing that their revolution has just begun. They are waking up the resistance to the destruction and privatization of public education.
They understand that Ohio schools need change, not privatization. They need equitable funding and fewer mandates. They need experienced teachers who are respected. They need real regulation and oversight of privately managed charters.
They say, “Build It and They Will Come.” They mean build the resistance to the steamrollers launched by John Kasich and his puppet Legislature, and parents will fight for their children and their communities.
Diane Ravitch's blog 
This is just a suggestion, but maybe NPE could compile a list of these parent/teacher public school advocacy groups in each state. I saw there were two different groups mentioned in the hearings at the statehouse in Indiana. How many groups like this are there? In what states/counties/cities are they springing up?
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good idea.
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Public Education Partners have begun to compile a list of Ohio public school advocacy groups- 25 so far and continuing to grow! https://www.facebook.com/Public-Education-Partners-647356845410265/
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You can access the list of Ohio advocacy groups here as well: https://publiceducationpartnersblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/grassroots-advocacy-groups-for-public-education/
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Having met the people at that conference I believe them sincere and on the right track. A consideration should be given to preparation for the possibility of the passage of the Collins Sanders amendment as included in the Every Child Achieves act. This will allow them to transform schools that allow innovation. Innovation is finding the best way for every child to learn in a way they best can prepare for their future.
Consideration could also be given to Pilot schools as has been demonstrated in Boston. This is similar to my Milwaukee Village School in Milwaukee where we were allowed the flexibility to design a school for all children to achieve in their way.
Kudos to those at the Ohio Public Education Matters conference. Let the revolution begin!.
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