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ACTIONS & UPDATES
Week of October 18, 2021
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The Week Ahead...
This week, we mourn the loss of the State Board of Education Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity and Opportunity for Black Students, Indigenous Students, and Students of Color. The Board voted 10-7 to repeal the Resolution at last week's October Board meeting. Of the 10 votes to repeal, 6 were from ELECTED Board members.
This stain on the State Board of Education, and the ripple effects it will have, boldly underscore why we must scrutinize our elected officials, forcefully advocate for students and educators, and protect Honesty in Education at every level.
We thank and lift everyone who fought to defend this important framework and the countless students, families, and educators it impacted.
And we proudly honor the State Board of Education members who courageously drafted the Resolution in 2020, and those members who continue to defend its principles and guidance. Learn more HERE
Shifting to the Statehouse, there is no scheduled activity around HB 322 and HB 327. Please continue to submit those letters to the editors and ready your testimony for the next round of hearings.
Most importantly this week and next...
RESEARCH YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES AND GO VOTE!
Protect Honesty in Education by flexing your democratic muscle at the ballot box 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
2021 Election Information
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• 2021 General Election •
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
PROTECT
HONESTY IN EDUCATION
What's on the ballot in 2021?
School Board Races
City Council Seats
Judges & Clerks
Who are the candidates?
Do they support Honesty in Education?
Do they practice Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging?
Are they qualified to lead?
Do they have relevant experience?
BE AN INFORMED VOTER...
Visit VOTE411.org to Research Candidates
Attend/Watch Candidate Forums & Debates
Attend School Board and City Council Meetings
ASK QUESTIONS!
3 Easy Ways to Vote in Ohio
Early In-Person Voting
Today thru Nov. 1 (dates & times vary)
Find your Early Vote Center HERE
Absentee Ballot Voting
Today thru Nov. 1
Request your Absentee Ballot HERE
Postmark ballot by Nov. 1
Election Day Voting
Nov. 2, Polls Open 6:30am - 7:30pm
Find your Polling Location HERE
Required Voting ID HERE
More Election Information
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UPDATES
STATEHOUSE
NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITY FOR HB 322 & 327 The House State and Local Government (SLG) Committee will not hear testimony on HB 322 or HB 327 this week. We will notify you when hearings resume.
DID YOU SUBMIT TESTIMONY? We encourage those who submitted testimony opposing HB 322 & 327 to convert those statements into a Letter to the Editor and submit to your local newspaper. Tips for Submitting Letters to the Editor HERE
DO YOU WANT TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY? If you were not able to submit testimony opposing HB 322 & 327, you still have time. Prepare your testimony now so it is ready to submit when the next hearing is announced. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR TESTIMONY BEFORE THE HEARING IS ANNOUNCED. Testimony template HERE
Learn more about HB 322 & 327 HERE
Learn Why Honesty in Education Matters HERE
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
On Wednesday, October 13, the State Board of Education voted 10-7 to rescind the Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity. Board members ultimately voted on a new substitute resolution, proposed by Board member Martha Manchester, that replaced Board member Brendan Shea's original request to rescind.
The 10 elected and appointed* Board members who voted to rescind the Resolution Condemn Racism and Advance Equity include:
Charlotte McGuire Vice President, District 3
Steve Dackin, Columbus*
Walt Davis, Lebanon*
John Hagan, District 8
Kirsten Hill, District 2
Jenny Kilgore, District 4
Paul LaRue, Washington Courthouse*
Martha Manchester, Lakeview*
Tim Miller, District 7
Brendan Shea, District 10
Shortly after the vote, four SBOE members issued a joint statement addressing the repeal of the Resolution READ HERE
The Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity, adopted in July 2020, was a comprehensive framework that addressed the racism and systemic inequities and disparities within Ohio's 610+ school districts. Among other actions, the resolution called for internal examinations of bias within district standards, curricula, testing, hiring and retention, and policies. Learn more about the Resolution HERE
NEWS:
Oct 17, Ohio Must Refocus Education On Student Success And Not Adult Fears, Newark Advocate
Oct 15, Meet The 10 Ohio State Board Of Education Members Who Voted To Repeal Anti-Racism Resolution, Cleveland.com
Oct 14, Ohio State Board of Education Abolishes Anti-Racism and Equity Resolution Passed in Wake of George Floyd's Murder, Cleveland.com
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
VOTE IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD RACE!
✔️ Research your candidates on VOTE411.org
✔️ Attend or watch candidate forums
✔️ Attend school board meetings
✔️ ASK QUESTIONS
✔️ Print a Sample Ballot
✔️ GO VOTE!
Head to VOTE411.org for candidate info and sample ballots
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UPCOMING EVENTS...
Thursday, October 21, 11am
Culturally Responsive School Leadership: A Missing Component of Equity Reform
HOSTED BY: Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, OSU
REGISTER
Friday, October 22, Noon
Open Forum Exploration of Two House Bills, Sub HB 327 and HB 322
HOSTED BY: Dismantling Racism Coalition of Stark County
REGISTER
Friday, October 22, 2pm
Making the Case for Honest and Equitable Public Education
HOSTED BY: We Make The Future
REGISTER
Wednesday, October 27, 7pm
NEO School Board Races: The Priorities, Issues, and Controversy
HOSTED BY: REAL TALK | LWV and Honesty For Ohio Education
REGISTER
Friday, November 5, Noon
Lunch and Learn - Building capacity to know better and do better for Ohio!
HOSTED BY: Honesty For Ohio Education
Featuring: Facing History & Ourselves
REGISTER
Thursday, November 18, 3pm
What's Behind the CRT Controversy
HOSTED BY: Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, OSU
REGISTER
ICYMI...
Thursday, October 7, 11am
White Racial Framing and Resistance: Our Research on Children
HOSTED BY: Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, OSU
WATCH
Friday, October 1, Noon
Lunch and Learn - Building capacity to know better and do better for Ohio!
Friday, October 1, Noon
HOSTED BY: Honesty For Ohio Education
Featuring: Rev. Marvin McMickle, PhD, Senior Pastor (interim) at Antioch Baptist Church (Cleveland)
WATCH
School Board Candidate Briefing
Watch this SPECIAL WORKSHOP for School Board Candidates & Education Leaders. Learn how to defend Honesty in Education and counter the Critical Race Theory narrative.
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IN THE NEWS...
Oct 17, Ohio Must Refocus Education On Student Success And Not Adult Fears, Newark Advocate
Oct 17, Covid And Critical Race Theory: Sleepy School Board Races Are Waking, NBC News up
Oct 16, Joe Blundo: Banning Books Deprives Readers From Making Their Own Decisions, Columbus Dispatch
Oct 16, Diversity And Inclusion Is Being Attacked For Something It Is Not, By: Peggy Zone Fisher, Cleveland.com
Oct 15, Meet The 10 Ohio State Board Of Education Members Who Voted To Repeal Anti-Racism Resolution, Cleveland.com
Oct 15, Conservative Challengers Surge As A Third Of School Board Members In Summit County Not Running, Akron Beacon Journal
Oct 14, Ohio State Board Of Education Abolishes Anti-Racism And Equity Resolution Passed In Wake Of George Floyd’s Murder, Cleveland.com
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HFOE WEBSITE
The HFOE website is a centralized resource for Ohioans to learn about the three threats facing Honesty in Education, ways to take action, and share information. There is also a comprehensive RESOURCE page with helpful links, toolkits, and news updates.
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