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TESTIMONY WORKSHOP
State Board of Education

Tuesday, October 4, 6pm
​Featuring:
​Kathryn Poe, Public Policy & Digital Manager, Equality Ohio
​Join this testimony workshop to learn about the proposed State Board of Education Resolution to Support Parents, Schools, and Districts in Rejecting Harmful, Coercive, and Burdensome Gender Identity Policies and how to write and present compelling opposition testimony.

The State Board of Education will consider, and likely vote, on the resolution at the next monthly Board meeting on October 12.

We need Ohioans across the state showing up and speaking out at the meeting to protect LGBTQ+ students and condemn this harmful resolution. 

Workshop attendees will learn how to:
  • Write and submit public comment to the State Board of Education
  • Present in-person public comment at the Board meeting
  • Advocate for LGBTQ+ students in districts across Ohio

​Learn more about the resolution HERE

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​ICYMI...

​COMMUNITY ORGANIZING SERIES:
Protecting Honest Education in Your School

Tuesdays, August 9 - August 30, 2022
​6pm-7:30pm

We recommend attending all four sessions, as each session builds on the next. Slides, toolkits, and resources will be shared after the workshop.​
​Featuring:
​This workshop is hosted by Honesty for Ohio Education in strong partnership with Campaign for Our Shared Future.
​Join this comprehensive 4-week training to learn the fundamentals of community organizing and how to galvanize individuals and groups in your community to protect honest education in your school district.

Learn how to:
  • Gather your allies and unite around common values
  • Build messaging to address specific issues in your school district
  • Have courageous, persuadable conversations around honest education 
  • Engage school leaders, attend school board meetings, pass resolutions
  • Sustain your community group for the long game​
SAFE OHIO SCHOOLS WORKSHOP:
Building Safe Ohio Schools WITHOUT
Arming School Personnel

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 • 6pm

​Featuring: ​
​This workshop is hosted by Honesty for Ohio Education, in strong partnership with Moms Demand Action, Ohio Education Association, Ohio Federation of Teachers, Ohio PTA, Children's Defense Fund Ohio, Erase the Space, NAACP Ohio, and League of Women Voters Ohio.
​Learn how to build safe, healthy schools that protect students, educators, and staff WITHOUT arming school personnel. Hear from education leaders and advocates about best practices and steps your community can take to protect, not "harden" your school.

Workshop includes:
  • History of arming school personnel in Ohio
  • Understanding Ohio's new Arming School Personnel Law
  • Best practices for Safe Ohio Schools
  • Drafting and passing a Safe Ohio Schools resolution​
  • Sharing your Safe Ohio Schools actions
  • Toolkit and Resources
HB 616 Testimony Workshop for Adults & Students!

Thursday, May 26, 6pm

Featuring:
  • Tim Johnson, Ohio Poverty Law Center
  • Derek Burtch, Erase the Space
  • ​Akii Butler, Ohio Student Association
Learn how to write and present effective testimony opposing House Bill 616 -- Ohio's latest attempt to ban and censor honest education and discussion about race, sex, sexuality, and gender identity.

​2 Breakout Rooms:
  • General Session
  • Student Session