Safeguard Our Schools - Protect Federal Funding for our Schools As President Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you. Federal funding helps Ohio schools provide services that many districts simply could not...

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When we organize, when we show up, when we refuse to let them defund our kids’ futures—that’s when things change.

The truth: $1+ billion in Ohio tax dollars is being diverted from our classrooms to voucher programs. Our schools are losing hundreds of thousands. Our kids are paying the price.

WORRIED. SCARED. READY TO FIGHT.
Tuesday night, Athens parents, educators, and community members shared our fears about public schools and started building power.

Parents United for Public Schools holds town hall at Athens Public Library On Tuesday, parents, educators and advocates gathered at the Athens Public Library to ask a panel of experts about the challenges facing Ohio’s public schools.

“As I started getting involved with this organization, I learned that it is a battlefield for public schools right now.” - Amy Brinck, Athens PUPS Chapter Leader
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Stakes are high for some Northeast Ohio school districts with levies on the May ballot Northeast Ohio districts including Lorain, Streetsboro and Barberton say levies on the May ballot will determine job cuts and student access to extracurriculars.

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After Ohio politicians shortchanged public schools by $2.75B to fund new tax breaks and a $600M stadium for billionaires, districts turn to the May ballot to maintain services for Ohio students.

Finish The Job: We Need Fairly and Fully Funded Public Schools for Ohio's Kids No matter where they live or what they look like, all of Ohio’s kids deserve a public school that inspires their creativity, unlocks their potential, and nurtures their dreams. This means fully imple...

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Layoffs for CMSD staff coming soon CMSD says layoffs will help stave off a $50 million deficit. The teachers union called the cuts "completely unnecessary."

After politicians voted in July to shortchange Cleveland Metropolitan School District by $157M in order to fund a new $600M football stadium for a billionaire, the district aims to cuts staff. #PassFairSchoolFunding

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Ohio's school funding formula affects Columbus City Schools | Student project From busing private and charter school students to getting less state funding, Columbus City Schools has slashed its budget by some $50 million.

"Student transportation is just one of the many funding issues public schools across Ohio face amid a decline in state funding to the tune of $2.86 billion, according to @policymattersohio.bsky.social".

The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters In August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the old headquarters.

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"This decision to close the Department's physical building is not just a symbolic move — it reflects a broader effort to reduce the federal government's role in ensuring people have equal access to a quality education." - Rep. @bobbyscott.house.gov

U.S. Education Department plans to move out of its building. Many call the move needless, symbolic reshuffling that could delay services, create confusion, and weaken protections. All at the expense of our kids.

Safeguard Our Schools - Protect Federal Funding for our Schools As President Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you. Federal funding helps Ohio schools provide services that many districts simply could not...

Federal $ help OH schools provide special ed, tutoring, career training & resources for schools serving high-poverty communities.

Join @ohparentsunited.bsky.social in protecting federal $ that public school kids, families & communities count on.

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Toledo schools weigh cuts amid shortfall Facing a projected $68 million budget shortfall, a committee overseeing Toledo Public Schools’ transformation plan said it will weigh strong public support ...

After Columbus politicians chose to shortchange Toledo Public Schools by $103M in July in order to gift a new billionaire tax break and $600M football stadium, the school district is now facing tough choices to address their new $68M budget shortfall.
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Lima City Schools to cut 24 staff positions to address budget deficit Lima City Schools will cut more than 24 staff positions next school year to help reduce a $6 million budget deficit, with officials assuring student programs will remain unaffected.

After politicians voted to shortchange Lima City Schools by over $17 million in July, the district announces cutting 24 positions to address new budget deficit. www.hometownstations.com/news/allen_c...

Lorain City Schools forced to cut 167 staff positions amid multi-million dollar shortfall Voters will decide on an 11-mill levy in May. The district said if the levy passes, it would have enough money to stabilize its finances. If it fails, the district warned cuts could reach an additiona...

After politicians voted to shortchange Lorain City Schools by $32M in July, the district faces financial hardship, cutting hundreds of positions and increasing class sizes. www.cleveland19.com/2026/03/20/l...

Safeguard Our Schools - Protect Federal Funding for our Schools As President Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you. Federal funding helps Ohio schools provide services that many districts simply could n...

As Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you! Sign the petition & send a clear message: protect federal funding for public education & invest in the success of Ohio’s students! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...

Every child deserves the resources for educational and economic success.

Proud to co-sponsor the IDEA Full Funding Act, which strengthens special education programs throughout the country.