Public Education Matters
Ohio's public schools serve 1.6 million children - 90 percent of students in the state! What happens in the classroom has impacts far beyond the walls of the K-12 school building or higher ed lecture hall. So, on behalf of the 120,000 members of the Ohio Education Association, we're taking a deeper dive into some of the many education issues facing our students, educators, and communities. Originally launched in 2021 as Education Matters, Public Education Matters is your source for insightful conversations with the people who shape the education landscape in Ohio. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on Public Education Matters? Email us at [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The ABCs of CEA's Larry Carey
The ABCs of CEA's Larry Carey - Season 3, Episode 19
When he started his teaching career in a pre-K classroom, Columbus Education Association member Larry Carey started a mission to introduce robust v…
Bringing Special Needs Professionals Together
Bringing Special Needs Professionals Together - Season 3, Episode 18
The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals (OASNP) has been a department in the Ohio Education Association since the early…
Working to repeal GPO/WEP
Working to repeal GPO/WEP - Season 3, Episode 17
Educators who have worked private sector jobs before or during their time as public employees – and those who are counting on survivor benefits from a …
Remembering OEA Awards & Scholarships namesakes
Remembering OEA Awards & Scholarships namesakes - Season 3, Episode 16
Every year, deserving OEA members receive awards and scholarship money to further the work of pioneering educators and OEA staffe…
A Legacy of Education: Jillian Majzan & Stephanie Hall
A Legacy of Education: Jillian Majzan & Stephanie Hall - Season 3, Episode 15
As families gather for the holidays, we know there will be a wide variety of conversation topics. And, we know at least so…
Standing Together for Public Education
Standing Together for Public Education - Season 3, Episode 14
The Ohio Education Association is committed to fighting for great public schools, a strong democracy, racial, social and economic justice …
What's next for the NEXUS pipeline school funding?
What's next for the NEXUS pipeline school funding? - Season 3, Episode 13
Let's be real: The topic of public utilities' property tax valuations probably doesn't sound like the most exciting thing in t…
Ohio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz
Ohio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz - Season 3, Episode 12
Third grade language arts teacher Melissa Kmetz will spend the next year shining the spotlight on Ohio's exceptional educators and our pub…
A Legacy of Education: Sandra Dowdy & Calista Altenburger
A Legacy of Education: Sandra Dowdy & Calista Altenburger - Season 3, Episode 11
Education is a family business for many of Ohio's dedicated teachers, education support professionals, and higher ed fa…
A Legacy of Education: The Jessens
A Legacy of Education: The Jessens - Season 3, Episode 10
A passion for education seems to run in families, and it is not uncommon for Ohioans to follow their parent's footsteps into the education pro…
The Case Against Mandatory Retention Under the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee
The Case Against Mandatory Retention Under the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee - Season 3, Episode 9
Ohio lawmakers have the chance to correct a major flaw with the state's so-called Third Grade Reading G…
Supporting Diverse Educators
Supporting Diverse Educators - Season 3, Episode 8
Ohio's education workforce is made up of people of all races, ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. This diversity is extremely…
State Supreme Court Candidate Spotlight
State Supreme Court Candidate Spotlight - Season 3, Episode 7
Ohio's lingering redistricting fight has clearly shown that who sits on the Ohio Supreme Court matters. And beyond redistricting, the Ohio…
Educators on the Ballot
Educators on the Ballot - Season 3, Episode 6
Decisions made in Columbus have an enormous impact on what happens in our classrooms every day. That's why it's so important to elect state leaders who un…
"The Kindness Machine"
"The Kindness Machine" - Season 3, Episode 5
Kindness is an important skill to develop, but too often, we talk about it as an abstract concept without really explaining it in a way that a child can tr…
Choosing the OEA Member-recommended Candidates
Choosing the OEA Member-recommended Candidates - Season 3, Episode 4
Election Day is just weeks away and it is imperative that pro-public education candidates win their races at all levels. Barb Armou…
The Hard Choice to Walk Away
The Hard Choice to Walk Away - Season 3, Episode 3
Independence Middle School teacher Jill Wagner was making plans for the new school year when Gov. DeWine signed House Bill 99, gutting the training r…
Ohio Parents Trust Teachers
Ohio Parents Trust Teachers - Season 3, Episode 2
Despite the very loud voices of extremist politicians who are calling for book bans and placing other controls on what Ohio's teachers can teach, it t…
Celebrating Our Wins
Celebrating Our Wins - Season 3, Episode 1
As the new school year gets underway, Ohio's educators are once again facing major challenges in our public schools. But there are also major reasons to cele…
2022 National Teacher of the Year: "We must be true to our students"
2022 National Teacher of the Year: "We must be true to our students" - Season 2, Episode 34
2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell says he's not the best teacher in the country, but it's clear…