TAKE ACTION
​STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

There are several ways to TAKE ACTION at the State Board of Education (SBOE). The most important place to begin is educating yourself about the issues at the State Board and the different approaches the State Board and Ohio Department of Education are taking to educate the Whole Child and  infuse Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into education across the state.

From there, you can:

1. Attend and SPEAK OUT at the monthly State Board of Education meetings 
2. Submit written Public Comment for the State Board meeting, if you cannot attend in person
3. Contact your own State Board representative
4. Submit Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds to local media
5. Contact Ohio legislators letting them know why DEI must be a priority in Ohio education

We've provided helpful resources below to get you started.  Select one or do them ALL!

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EDUCATE YOURSELF

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​STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

• Resolution To Condemn Racism & Advance Equity and Opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color (repealed Oct 2021)  HERE
• Resolution To Promote Academic Excellence in K-12 Education for Each Ohio Student Without Prejudice or Respect to Race, Ethnicity, or Creed (adopted Oct 2021 to replace Resolution Condemning Racism) HERE​

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• Each Child Our Future 2019-2024 Strategic Plan HERE
• Diversifying the Teaching Profession HERE​
• Each Child Means Each Child: Ohio's Plan to Improve Learning Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities HERE ​​

EDUCATION RESOURCES HERE

HONESTY IN EDUCATION​

• Profile of an Honesty in Education Leader HERE
• Why Honesty in Education Matters HERE

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​NEWS​​

• State Board of Education News HERE
• US, State, and Local News HERE

ATTEND A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

SBOE MEETINGS

​WHEN: Monthly Board meetings are every second
Monday and Tuesday of the month

​WHERE: 25 South Front Street, Columbus

Board Meeting Documents Uploaded HERE
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​Watch LIVE & Previous Board Meetings HERE

HOW TO PRESENT IN-PERSON COMMENT AT A BOARD MEETING

• In-person public comment is presented on Day 2 (Tuesday) of the SBOE meeting, normally in the morning.
• If presenting in-person, you must email this Public Participation Form to the emails below, by 5pm the Sunday prior to the scheduled SBOE meeting:
  • ​alex.goodman@education.ohio.gov
  • SBOE@education.ohio.gov​
• In-person public comment is limited to 5 minutes.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your in-person comments.
• If you do not know the answer to a question, it is best to respond "I do not know, but I will get you the information after the meeting." ​Be sure to follow up with the requested information.

HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT

• Write your public comment using the tips below.
• Email your written comment and this  Public Participation Form to the emails below, by 5pm the Sunday prior to the scheduled SBOE meeting: 
  • alex.goodman@education.ohio.gov 
  • SBOE@education.ohio.gov

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HOW TO WRITE PUBLIC COMMENT

• State your name and residence
• Elaborate on 1-2 points (it’s helpful to incorporate supporting data, research, statistics, and case studies, if able)
• Include any personal experiences or narratives, if able
• Try to avoid professional/technical jargon; ensure the average person will understand your point(s)

CONTACT YOUR STATE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

Find your State Board representative HERE

SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OR OP-ED

​Tips and Suggestions for Writing Letters to the Editor & Op-Eds HERE