The Education Summit brought together funders to hear from several voices in the field and learn about the most significant issues in P-20 education policy, ranging from fair school funding to equity in education.
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This program recording features The Literacy Cooperative, the most recent data on Cuyahoga County literacy and how it impacts the regional workforce.
Learn about education investments in the state’s budget and other priority bills, explore early learning budget provisions and hear from early childhood education practitioners.
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The December Education Initiative meeting provided an update on the Ohio General Assembly’s education priorities during the lame duck session. The meeting discussion focused on a bill that would restructure the Ohio Department of Education and State Board of Education.
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The September meeting reviewed and reflected on Philanthropy Ohio's policy engagement and partnerships since the Education Initiative began in 2005. Attendees of this working session provided input as we refresh and refocus our education policy agenda for the next biennium. Shaun Yoder, the Ohio Department of Education’s former chief strategy officer & director of external partnerships, discussed the impact of Philanthropy Ohio’s collaborative work and stakeholder engagement. Executive in Residence Claudia Herrold facilitated a strategic conversation to identify vital education policy issues, accomplishments, remaining work and opportunities for impact.
Philanthropy Ohio’s Education Initiative coalition has developed a series of targeted briefing papers aimed at helping the state’s early childhood, K-12 and post-secondary education leaders, elected officials and other key stakeholders plot a clear direction for the future of education and improved student success. It is our hope that these briefing papers will help guide Ohio leaders during upcoming policy discussions, including Ohio’s next budget.
