Public Education Partners in Ohio has declared this week as Public Education Week. Time to stand up and be counted. Time for elected officials to show which side they are on.

Public Education Week

WHEREAS, traditional public school districts in Ohio serve more than 1.8 million students and employ more than 245,000 Ohioans; and

WHEREAS, all children in Ohio should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and

WHEREAS, Ohio citizens recognize the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students to be successful adults; and

WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of the Buckeye State; and

WHEREAS, public education not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our community; and

WHEREAS, Ohio has many high-quality teaching professionals who are committed to educating our children; and

WHEREAS, public education is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective public schools;

THEREFORE, WE do hereby recognize January 20-26, 2019 as PUBLIC EDUCATION WEEK and call this observance to the attention of all Ohioans.

https://publiceducationpartners.org/2018/11/13/ohio-public-education-week-is-january-20-26-2019/