Message from Executive Director One recent national poll found that 97% of Americans agree that all children have a right to an excellent education. This nation values the core principles of justice, fairness and the idea that all children should start on a level playing field; where through hard work and dedication, the American Dream may be realized by anyone. Unfortunately for many in Ohio, that dream is being denied. About Education Voters of OhioEducation Voters of Ohio envisions a state in which every child graduates from high school prepared for college, career, civic engagement, and success in life, and in which every graduate has access to affordable higher education. |
Tune In: Ohioans talk with Gov. Strickland about our schoolsOhio Gov. Ted Strickland will be hosting a series of forums around the state to talk about school funding. These forums will be broadcast around the state -- find out more about watch parties in your area.Our Ohio AgendaPublic education is the keystone to our democracy, economy, and social cohesion. Ohio’s economic competitiveness is linked to a pre-kindergarten to college public education system that prepares every child to be a creative, analytic and critical thinker.Listening TourThe purpose of the listening tour is to provide an opportunity to have thoughtfully structured conversations with local people about public education in Ohio. It provides an opportunity to hear from those who are often absent from policy discussions, to assist in framing a remedy for Ohio’s school funding problems. The sessions also serve to raise awareness of the needs in our public schools and build demand for a realistic system that provides educational opportunities to all Ohio children. The listening tour seeks to meet the following goals: |
