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
Bloom-Carroll Educators Stand Together to Demand Better
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Daniel Grove, Bloom-Carroll Education Association President
Connect with us:
- Email [email protected] with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters t…
Lifechanging Loan Forgiveness, Part 2
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: HERE’S WHAT’S CHANGED
On October 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The n…
Lifechanging Loan Forgiveness, Part 1
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM: HERE’S WHAT’S CHANGED
On October 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The …
The Why Story
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Tim Davis, Kenton Education Association Co-President
- Tim Davis is a teacher in his 26th year in music education, and in his 15th year with the Kenton City Schools. Ti…
Lightening the Load: Springfield Schools offer Wellness Week
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Michael Libecap
- Springfield Education Association President
- Teaches in the Springfield City School District's OnCourse virtual learning program
Connect with us:
- Email ed…
Columbus Teacher Turns Tragedy into Transformational Mission
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Malissa Thomas-St. Clair
- 7th & 8th grade math teacher, Champion Middle School, Columbus
- Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children founder
- Central Ohio Crimestoppers Civili…
Educational Pathways
Featured Education Matters guests:
- Jada Jackson, mentor
- Jada Jackson is a Mathematics Instructional Coach at South High School in Columbus City Schools. She is currently in my 25th year of teaching. S…
Forming OEA's Newest Local - The Findlay Paraprofessional Association
Featured Education Matters guests:
- Sophie Crawford, FPPA Organizing Committee Member
- Sophie Crawford has worked as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) for Findlay City Schools since 2017.
- She was …
2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year: "I will continue to teach the truth"
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Kurt Russell, Ohio Teacher of the Year
- Kurt Russell is a veteran teacher at Oberlin High School in the Oberlin City Schools district who believes education can transf…
On the Ballot: Educational Service Centers
Featured Educational Service Center Candidate:
- Barry Alcock, retired educator, running for the Central Ohio ESC Board
- 46 years in public education
Classroom English teacher in middle school and high sch…
- 46 years in public education
Deeper Dive: Hilliard School Board Race
Featured School Board Candidates:
- Jon Parker-Jones, Middle School Band Teacher in Upper Arlington, Running for Hilliard School Board
- Jon grew up near Dayton and was the first in his family to graduate …
The State of Ohio's Schools
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Scott DiMauro, Ohio Education Association President
- A high school social studies teacher from Worthington, Scott DiMauro was elected President of the OEA in 2019 afte…
Fair School Funding in the Final Days of the State Budget Process
SHOW US YOUR SUMMER OF FUN: OEA Members, submit your photos here.
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Scott DiMauro, O…
Fund Our Future: All in for Ohio Kids calls on lawmakers to pass Fair School Funding Plan
No matter where they live or what they look like, all of Ohio’s kids deserve a public scho…
Celebrating Juneteenth & Reflecting on Racial Equity in Schools
Featured guest:
- Antoinette Miranda, State Board of Education Member - District 6
- Dr. Antoinette Miranda is Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at The Ohio State University and hold…
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard: Lobby Days 2021
Featured guest:
- Jeff Wensing, Ohio Education Association Vice President
- A high scho…
2021 ESP of the Year: "I accepted on behalf of all the unsung heroes"
Featured guest:
- Karen Wright, Ohio Education Association 2021 Education Support Professional of the Year
- Karen Wright has served as the Wellington High School Principal's Secretary in Wellington Exem…
The American Rescue Plan, Fair School Funding Plan, and You
Featured Education Matters guest:
- Stephen Dyer, Director of Government Relations, Communications & Marketing, Ohio Ed…
Educators Helping Educators: "We're at the tip of a social-emotional iceberg"
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Breakfast in the Classroom: "Well-fed kids are better learners"
For more on some of the recent the Breakfast & B…