Philanthropy Ohio supports education policy reform that seeks to enhance student learning opportunities and equity across P-20
Created in 2006, the Education Initiative is a member-driven coalition focused on helping funders better understand and address education reform in Ohio. This member collaborative supports policies that advance anti-racist and anti-discriminatory policies and practices in education; improve access to whole-child comprehensive supports in schools; invest in high-quality early childhood education; ensure students have access to high-quality educators; anchor the state's school funding system in adequacy, predictability and equity; make significant investments in K-12 education, particularly for students of color, low-income households or rural areas; and boost college affordability.
Join the Education Initiative to convene with your peers who support education, and:
- Build relationships with policymakers, including the Governor’s Office, the Ohio General Assembly, external stakeholders and key state agencies;
- Be informed on the most current research, trends and education policy issues in Ohio; and
- Advocate for policies to align Ohio’s education system and improve early childhood, K-12 and higher education systems.
Education Policy Briefings, Resources & Recordings
March 2023 Education Initiative Meeting Recording & Materials
Publication date: March 15, 2023
December 2022 Education Initiative Meeting Recording & Materials
Publication date: December 8, 2022
Lame Duck Legislative Update Recording
Publication date: December 5, 2022
September 2022 Education Initiative Meeting Recording & Materials
Publication date: September 29, 2022
August 2022 Education Initiative Meeting Recording & Materials
Publication date: August 18, 2022
April 2022 Education Initiative Meeting Recording & Materials
Publication date: April 14, 2022
Image"Philanthropy Ohio's Education Initiative enhances student learning opportunities and equity across P-20 education. The initiative's work is shaped by a plan that includes leadership activities, student and family advocacy and the implementation of policy priorities critical to improving student achievement, early childhood literacy, college and career readiness and college completion."
-Dan Keenan, Executive Director, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Wednesday, May 10, Education Summit, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (in-person)
Thursday, August 17, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Steering Committee Meetings
Tuesday, April 11 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 22, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
When you become a member of Philanthropy Ohio, you join a community of funder organizations 200+ members strong who are working to improve our communities! Already a member? Make sure your annual membership is up to date and you have access to all the benefits – from members-only peer convenings to public policy initiatives to the latest resources and networking events.
Learn more about Philanthropy Ohio’s advocacy work and how you can get involved! Contact Adrienne Wells.