Educators Must Speak up Against Deceptive Attacks on Our Public Schools and Curriculum

As educators, we are committed to ensuring that all of our students — no matter their color, background, or zip code — receive a quality public education rooted in an accurate and…

OFT Update on Vaccines and School Reopening in Ohio

Across Ohio, school districts are facing very different conditions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some districts have been fully open, some are doing hybrid education, and some are still fully remote. We have districts where it’s…

STRS News: Results of the Independent Audit

In December, OFT’s Executive Board voted to support, and contribute $10,000 toward, an independent audit of Ohio’s State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). The audit was organized by our allies at Ohio Retired Teachers Association (ORTA) and conducted by…

HB 322 & 327 are Attacks on Honesty in Education

As educators, school counselors, paraprofessionals, and school support staff, part of our job is ensuring that all of our students — no matter their color, background, or zip code — receive a quality public education rooted in an honest and…

Condemning Racism and Advancing Equity Should Not Be Controversial

Teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, social workers, and anyone who works with children know that in order for children to succeed, caring adults must understand their needs, meet them where they are, help…

Educator & Parent Advocacy Forces Legislature on School Funding

Thanks to the advocacy of public school educators, parents, administrators, and community supporters, the state legislature finally enacted a school funding formula that is similar to the Fair School Funding Plan…

Teacher Appreciation Week

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, so I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank OFT members for their amazing work during a difficult and disruptive time.

I want to especially thank you for the work that you’ve done to make sure that your…