The white supremacist terrorism in Charlottesville, Va., exposed a dark turning point in America. Read the statement by AFT President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Lorretta Johnson and Executive Vice President Mary Cathryn Ricker.
Educators at Ohio College Preparatory School join union colleagues at charters across the country as movement to win resources for kids grows
Cleveland Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff officially recognized as union for educators at city’s Stepstone Academy.
In response to stakeholder feedback, ODE is delaying submission of the ESSA plan until September in order to address the concerns that have been raised.
K-12 funding is lowest percentage of state budget in 35 years
Despite partisan differences, we are aghast that members of the U.S. Senate HELP Committee would vote for politics in the face of what is clearly the better interests of our children.
Yesterday's U.S. Senate committee hearing on the nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of education confirmed concerns that she is a poor choice to lead the education of our nation's children.
Call Governor Kasich at 614-466-3555 and tell him to veto SB 329 to protect vital state services.
Neighborhood schools near you will feature Walk-ins for Public Education Oct. 6 with parents, community members, educators and students joining to celebrate our schools. Events will highlight the opportunity to improve education through ESSA. Find an event near you.
OFT has endorsed candidates who support high quality public education and public services that make our families and communities strong. FInd out who is endorsed in your area.