We need everyone to build Strong Ohio Schools

By: Piet van Lier

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 3 hours, 55 minutes ago

In recent years, a steady stream of legislation largely hostile to public education has reshaped nearly every aspect of our schools.

Yet this wave of policymaking has ignored a fundamental question: What do Ohioans actually want and value when it comes to public education?

In my role as a parent and an advocate, I have seen firsthand how these changes are affecting Ohio’s public schools.

Policies ranging from attacks on inclusive education to …

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